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We support Japanese artists eager to spread their works globally. For those who have gained acclaim within Japan but missed international opportunities, we are happy to assist in bridging the gap and developing new relationships.

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Notes: This April exhibition will be postponed. We will post this exhibition once the details are determined. 【 Masashi Mitsui Solo Exhibition 】

-The Essence of work-

Nikkei National Geographic Photo Award Grand Prize Winner A tribute to the unwavering spirit of working people – 20 years of reportage inside Asia.

Date: April 14 to 18, 2020 Opening Reception with Masashi Mitsui: Wednesday, April 15, 6-8 p.m.

Jadite Galleries 413 West 50th street, New York, NY 10019

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【Art Fusion 2019】

A group of talented and motivated Japanese artists will present their works in an exhibition organized by Artrates and held in Jadite Galleries. November 12-16, 2019 Tue-Sat 12-6pm Opening reception : November 12, 6-8pm https://jadite.com Participating artists: Chihiro　Ogo deTaka Fuitsu HAYASHI HIROAKI MURANO Kayo Shinki KAZUSA MATSUYAMA koshi nakamura Mayumi Kurata Michiyoshi DEGUCHI SHIN-EMON Tomohiro Mae yaya hills

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Beyond Vagueness: Aesthetics of Japan

A group exhibition of unique and creative Japanese artist’s, curated by Artrates

24th-29th October 2019 Monday-Friday 11AM-7PM Saturday 12PM-6PM Late Opening Night: 24th open until 8PM

Sway Gallery London 70-72 Old Street, London ,EC1V 9AN [phone] http://london.sway-gallery.com/

A group of unique and creative Japanese artists will present their works in an exhibition curated by Artrates and held at the Sway Gallery London. In this exhibition, we will showcase a variety of artworks by emerging Japanese artists. We would like you take a look at these Japanese aesthetics and feel the “vagueness” in them. Participating artists: FUMI YAMAMOTO: Mixed media painting HIROKO GOTO: Pottery Hisae Sasaki: Japanese ink painting Kenichi Yamada: Acrylic painting maru ishibashi: Japanese embroidery ball Mi-tan Daruma: Japanese daruma doll noco: Mixed media painting SENJYU chizuko matsukawa : Embroidery illustration YOSAKU SUZUKI: Acrylic painting Yuriko Uno: Japanese calligraphy

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【Onward  Navigating the Japanese Future 2019 】 A group of gifted and engaging Japanese artists will present their works in an exhibition organized by Artrates and held in LA. Date: August 3rd to September 1st, 2019 Reception party: August 3rd, 8pm to 11:30pm Venue: The Hive gallery and studios 729 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014 https://hivegallery.com/ ◯Participating Artist Ai Funaki Hisato Fukumoto Kaoruko Negishi KAZUSA MATSUYAMA KENDY noco MASHIRO Michiyoshi DEGUCHI moheron Sho Yamamoto TOMOKO. YOSAKU SUZUKI Yuko Mizobuchi 0t0m8(TOMO OGIWARA)

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[Artrates to exhibit at the World-Class Art Fair, Artexpo New York 2019]

Artrates Inc. is an authorized gallery of Artexpo New York 2019 and has displayed at the event since 2016. This year Artrates Inc. is renting six booths, the largest number the company has ever rented, to help showcase the works of eleven artists who either were selected by the company’s reviewing process or are company’s recommendations.

The lineup of our productive, talented and newsworthy artists includes: NIKUGUSOTARO whose other persona is cookie of the popular Japanese comedic duo Yasei Bakudan of Yoshimoto Creative Agency Co.,Ltd.; the nonfigurative artist Tsugiko Ito who continued to paint until she died at the age of 92 in Hachinohe City, Aomori; the contemporary artist Ai Ohkawara whose works were used on the cover of a book by an Akutagawa Award winning writer and in a Netflix film; U Kaneko whose work was selected as the poster image for Omotesando Hills Art Week 2018.

[List of Artists]

IWACO (Creative doll)*

Satoko Shinke (Creative doll)*

Mido Koshiyama (Calligraphy)

Tsugiko Ito (Nonfigurative art: Oil painting)

Akeo Ishizawa (Contemporary Art: Oil Painting)*

U Kaneko (Contemporary Art: Mixed Media)*

KUMIKO MAMETSUKA  (Contemporary Art: Acrylic Painting)*

Ai Ohkawara (Contemporary Art: Mixed Media)●

yutaka fujimori (Contemporary Art: Mixed Media)

Sunaina Thakur (Mithila Painting, by Gallery Soukaku )

NIKUGUSOTARO (Contemporary Art: Mixed Media)●

*denotes that the artist is scheduled to make personal appearance at his/her booth

Artrates Inc. offers support to local artists looking to promote their works abroad regardless of their experience or level of achievement. The company aims to be an influence in vitalizing the domestic art market by introducing the works of many artists to a wide range of viewers.

[Artexpo New York 2019 general information] Date：April 4th-7th, 2019 Place：Pier 90 (711 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019)

Tickets information： https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artexpo-new-york-solo-foto-sol… *Visitors must pay admission fees to attend Artexpo. For tickets and media passes, contact Artexpo via their official website.

http://www.artrates.net http://artexponewyork.com/

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【YOKO DEMURA Solo Exhibition】

YOKO DEMURA’s solo exhibition in New York.

35 original embroidery works that celebrate rich and colorful Japanese culture will be exhibited at Jadite Galleries, New York.

YOKO DEMURA is a handmade embroidery artist, born in West Japan who has an extensive 40 years of experience in needlework art.

She takes her inspiration from traditional Japanese landscapes. In her unique creations she translates the essence of picturesque countryside. Her every work is mainly due to her labour-intensive embroidery technique that combines intricate stitches and up to 176 colour yarns and threads.

March,28-April,1, 2019 Opening Reception: Thursday, March 28, 6-8 p.m. Jadite Galleries 413 West 50th treet, New York, NY 10019

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Rising from the East: Aesthetics of Japan

A group exhibition of unique and creative Japanese artist’s, curated by Artrates 26th-30th November 2018 Monday-Friday 11AM-7PM Late Opening: 29th November open till 8PM Sway Gallery London 70-72 Old Street, London ,EC1V 9AN [phone] http://london.sway-gallery.com/ A group of unique and creative Japanese artists will present their works in an exhibition curated by Artrates and held at the Sway Gallery London. Ranging from the art of Japanese calligraphy to contemporary abstraction, ‘Rising from the East’ will delight and surprise.  

Participating artists:

Fumi Yamamoto Harumi Yukawa IWACO Kaoruko Negishi Maki NOHARA Naho Katayama Nobutaka Ueda noco SENJU chizuko matsukawa Yuki Minato

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Art Fusion 2018

A group of gifted and engaging Japanese artists will present their works in an exhibition organized by Artrates and held at Jadite Galleries.

November 6th-10th, 2018 Tue-Sat 12-6pm Opening reception : November 6, 6-8pm Participating artists:

Akeo Ishizawa Kaoruko Negishi Noah Takaaki MANO TOMO OGIWARA (0t0m8) YUKIKO SAITO Yumi TAKEDA Yutaka Fujimori

Jadite Galleries 413 West 50th street, New York, NY 10019 https://jadite.com

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Seihan Nishihara Solo Exhibition

Japanese calligraphy “Sho” works October 16-20, 2018 Tue-Sat. 12-6pm Opening:Tuesday, October 16, 6-8pm Jadite Galleries 413.W. 50th st. NYC 10019 212 315 2740 I believe there is a shape correlation between "Sho" and architecture/sculpture. My challenge is whether I can make the construction of “Sho” interact with cubism. I have planned the exhibition in New York, the cutting edge of the field of art, to prove my hypothesize. https://seihan.gallery/

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Artrates Art Group Show at The Local NY

”Artrates Art Group Show at The Local NY” Date: September 3rd to 28th, 2018 Time: 10AM-9PM Reception party: September 7th,  from 7PM Venue: The Local NY 13-02 44th Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 [phone] 

http://thelocalny.com/contact/

A group of gifted and engaging Japanese artists will present their works in an exhibition organized by Artrates and held in The Local NY.

Ranging from traditional Japanese presentations to contemporary abstractions, this exhibition will delight and surprise.

Participating artists:

SENJU chizuko matsukawa　 TOMO OGIWARA (0t0mb) Maki NOHARA Yu Kaneko

About Artrates:

Established and registered in 2011, we support Japanese artists eager to spread their works globally. For those who have gained acclaim within Japan but missed international opportunities, we are happy to assist in bridging the gap and developing new relationships. Our main office in Tokyo, Japan.

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[ArtExpo NY 2018 in New York City]

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【RYUHOW & KOKO Solo Exhibition in Los Angeles】

April 7th to 28th,2018

KOKO is playing a Koto live performance on April 12th during Artwalk!!

The Hive Gallery and Studios http://hivegallery.com/ 729 South Spring Street, Los Angeles

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【Art Fusion 2017 Exhibition】

An exhibition featuring 10 selected artists from Japan. October 17-21,2017 Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 17, 6-8 p.m. Jadite Galleries Projects 413 West 50th treet, New York, NY 10019 Participating artists: Fumiaki Asai Takaaki MANO KEIKO ASAI Chizuko Matsukawa mica Kyoka Imanishi Norie Ishii UEDA,Nobutaka Izumi Ohwada Ayumi Motoki

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[Robert Edwin Solo Exhibition in Los Angeles]

September 9th to 30th, 2017

ARTIST:

Robert Edwin

The Hive Gallery and Studios

http://hivegallery.com/

729 South Spring Street, Los Angeles

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[Kyohaku Fujita Solo Exhibition in Los Angeles]

August 5th to September 2nd, 2017

The Hive Gallery and Studios http://hivegallery.com/ 729 South Spring Street, Los Angeles

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[Masahide Ishikawa Solo Exhibition at Jadite Galleries in New York]

September 19th to 23rd, 2017

Jadite Galleries http://jadite.com/ 413 W 50th St. New York

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[Parasol Projects - Artrates]

July 19th to 23rd, 2017

ARTISTS Reina Arima Setsuko Ishida Mica Kinoshita Kiyora Ai Ohkawara Tamaki Ozone Takahiko Sato SHIHO Tomoko Sue Fumihiro Yamamoto

Parasol @ Rivington 2 Rivington Street, New York

The art works will be sold here: http://artrates.bigcartel.com/