Tokyo Gendai, Japan’s leading international art fair, opens its doors today for the VIP Preview and Vernissage at PACIFICO Yokohama. Open to the public from 12 – 14 September, Tokyo Gendai brings together leading exhibitors from Japan and across the world, and offers an expansive program of special presentations, installations, performances, and activations for visitors to explore. For this first autumn edition, Tokyo Gendai launches several dynamic new initiatives, from the inaugural curatorial symposium to the debut of the Hana Artist Award and new partnerships across Japan and the wider region. This landmark third edition of the fair expands Tokyo Gendai’s offering and reinforces its role as an unmissable moment in the international art fair calendar.

Eri Takane, Fair Director says 'We are delighted to unveil today the third edition of Tokyo Gendai, which brings together an inspiring array of established and emerging artists and galleries, showcasing exceptional contemporary art that drives meaningful dialogue and inquiry. We warmly welcome our exhibitors, visitors, patrons, and partners back to PACIFICO Yokohama, and invite them to explore the exciting range of programs and special activations, within the fairground and across Tokyo, which truly bring this vibrant scene to life.’

Magnus Renfrew, Co-founder, Tokyo Gendai says 'Since its launch in 2023, Tokyo Gendai has platformed the incredible creative potential of Japan’s contemporary art scene, opening the door to a diverse international audience. The real sense of community fostered by Tokyo Gendai and built over its previous editions is demonstrated throughout the week of the fair, which convenes galleries, institutions, curators, artists, and patrons - all marking this major moment with a myriad of special activations and celebrations.’

For its third edition, Tokyo Gendai presents a wide-ranging and dynamic showcase of contemporary art from 66 globally recognised galleries, across three sectors. The Galleries sector welcomes presentations reflective of the galleries’ year-round programming, while Hana ‘Flower’ features presentations of emerging or mid-career artists, and Eda ‘Branch’ features presentations of established and historically significant figures, with a special focus on Asia. Across the fairground, gallery presentations showcase an array of curatorial approaches and artistic visions.

For more information head to the Tokyo Gendai website.

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