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Revitalizing Japan’s Art Market: Lessons from Globally Active Artists Toward Becoming a Cultural Capital
Art critic and Director of the Yayoi Kusama Museum, Akira Tatehata, Yoshitaka Nagakura, Chairman of LGT Wealth Management Trust, and Joji Mita, AFAF Global Executive Advisor, will discuss the future of the Japanese art market. Tatehata will analyze the factors behind the success of Japanese artists and the challenges they face, while Nagakura will highlight the global trend of wealthy individuals viewing art as “cultural capital.” Mita will propose the potential for Japanese corporations to support culture through CSR-ART initiatives. From the perspective of art as an investment in the future, this session will explore its possibilities from Fukuoka to the world.SPEAKERYoshitaka Nagakura, Akira Tatehata, Joji MitaDATE2025/09/26 (Fri) 13:00-14:00
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The Latest in Taiwan’s Art Scene
In recent years, the Taiwanese art scene has been attracting ever greater attention. Yulin Lee, who has served as director of both public art museums and university-affiliated museums, and Huang Shan Shan, an experienced curator whose practice spans art and architecture and who currently serves as Director of the private Jut Art Museum, will dive deep into this dynamic landscape. From newly opened art spaces to must-see art festivals and noteworthy emerging artists, the conversation will be filled with insights not to be missed. Daisuke Miyatsu—who has recently presented collection exhibitions in both Taipei and Kaohsiung and is well-versed in Taiwan’s art world—will join the discussion, drawing out candid perspectives from these two distinguished guests.SPEAKERYulin Lee, Huang Shan Shan, Daisuke MiyatsuDATE2025/09/26 (Fri) 14:30-15:30
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【9/26】AFAF2025 Venue Tour
This is a special guided tour of the AFAF venue led by a dedicated attendant. We will provide focused explanations of the highlights within the venue, offering insights on the artworks and artists from the attendant's perspective. We warmly invite you to join us for this unique experience.(Free of charge, limited to 10 participants per session) ■Date and Time Sep.26th(FRI) 3:30PM~ (45minutes tour)DATE2025/09/26 (Fri) 15:30-16:15
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Contemporary Art in Fukuoka: Legacy of the Kyushu School
This talk will take the avant-garde art collective Kyushu-ha, founded in Fukuoka in 1957, as its starting point, and explore the unique history of contemporary art initiatives that have unfolded in Fukuoka—ranging from Museum City Tenjin launched in 1990 to Art Fair Asia Fukuoka which began in 2015.SPEAKERYozo Yamaguchi, Hiroki YamamotoDATE2025/09/26 (Fri) 16:00-17:00
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Artists Crossing Borders: Exploring the Potential of Asia’s People-Driven Art Networks ― Insights from Collectives and Artists in Yogyakarta
A special off-site talk event presented by Artist Cafe Fukuoka, a hub for artistic growth and exchange. Focusing on art collectives in Yogyakarta, the session will feature artists Takashi Kuribayashi and Uji 'Hahan' Handoko, together with curator Taro Amano. From the frontlines of cross-border artistic practice, they will discuss the possibilities of building art networks across Asia.SPEAKERTakashi Kuribayashi, Uji 'Hahan' Handoko, Taro Amano, Daisaku Yoshida (Moderator)DATE2025/09/27 (Sat) 13:00-14:00
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Koshino Hiroko Talk Show
A special talk show featuring world-renowned fashion designer Hiroko Koshino. Join us for this rare opportunity to explore the intersection of design and art.SPEAKERHiroko KoshinoDATE2025/09/27 (Sat) 14:30-15:30
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Transcending the Boundaries Between Craft and Contemporary Art
Exhibitions that highlight highly conceptual and contemporarily resonant expressions rooted in traditional techniques have been presented at numerous museums and art fairs. Hozu Yamamoto, President and Representative Director of Tokyo Gallery + BTAP, who has long introduced the contemporary forms of ceramics, calligraphy, and ikebana through his gallery, will join Daisuke Miyatsu, author of books on calligraphy and ceramics, in a dialogue exploring their allure and boundless potential.SPEAKERHozu Yamamoto, Daisuke MiyatsuDATE2025/09/27 (Sat) 16:00-17:00
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[Sep 28 | Limited Capacity] Art × Chocolate Workshop
World-renowned Swiss master chocolatiers Werner & Mitsue Rüegsegger will be joining AFAF. In this workshop, participants will learn the Bean to Bar process—how cacao beans are transformed into chocolate bars—and then paint directly onto chocolate to create a one-of-a-kind “Art Chocolate.” Children and families are warmly welcome. As a hands-on program that combines learning and play, it offers an enjoyable experience for everyone, from young children to adults.DATE2025/09/28 (Sun) 11:30-12:30
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Capital in Contemporary Art
An artwork is the product of an artist’s attempt to embody aesthetic concepts, yet we often fail to recognize the hidden realities concealed beneath its artistic surface. Chief among these is the connection between art and capital—a relationship that has become increasingly pronounced in recent years, especially within the contemporary art market. In this talk, we will present specific cases that illustrate this relationship and engage in a discussion on how art and capital are intertwined.SPEAKERCheong Jon Hyo, Shunichiro MoritaDATE2025/09/28 (Sun) 13:00-14:30
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The Development of Contemporary Japanese Art: From the Postwar Avant-Garde to Superflat
This session traces the trajectory of postwar Japanese contemporary art, examining its artistic substance and international significance. It provides an overview of developments from the immediate postwar years through the Yomiuri Independent Exhibition, the Gutai Art Association, the Kyushu-ha, the Hi-Red Center, Mono-ha, and the Kansai New Wave, leading up to the practices of Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara today.SPEAKERTomoki AkimaruDATE2025/09/28 (Sun) 15:00-16:00
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【9/28】AFAF2025 Venue Tour
This is a special guided tour of the AFAF venue led by a dedicated attendant. We will provide focused explanations of the highlights within the venue, offering insights on the artworks and artists from the attendant's perspective. We warmly invite you to join us for this unique experience.(Free of charge, limited to 10 participants per session) ■Date and Time Sep.28th(SUN) 3:30PM~ (45minutes tour)DATE2025/09/28 (Sun) 15:30-16:15
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Stepping beyond the main venue, Fukuoka Marine Messe Hall B, a pre-event program will feature live painting performances at Nakasu Jazz, while a special exhibition will be held simultaneously at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum – Artists’ Gallery.
Enjoy the city of Fukuoka, immersed in art!
Based in Fukuoka, the participating educators nurture students while continuing to hone their skills as artists. This exhibition introduces their diverse artistic worlds. Under the themes “What will we create in the next 10 years?” and “Can we reach the future?”, the exhibition reflects on the decade ahead.
Towards the Next 10 Years – Experience the future landscapes guided by light and inquiry. This exhibition not only celebrates the 10-year journey of ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA but also serves as a satellite exhibition of ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA, envisioning the cultural landscape for the next decade.
Artist: Kazuki Torigoe / Yasuhide Kunimoto / Satoru Minami / Robert Platt / Toshiya Momose / Naoyuki Senbongi
We will be selling the second edition of the AFAF private bottle series, which is a collaboration between Takami Sakurai (1928-2016), who was the de facto leader of the Kyushu group and supervised the group’s activities, and blended malt <Scotch whisky>.A limited edition of 120 bottles will be sold.
We also sell original cocktails and chocolates.
We offer special menus that can only be tasted at the venue, including rare Brazilian Geisha, blended coffee with a choice of roast level, decaf, and espresso drinks.
We also sell goods such as drip bags and dripper sets. Enjoy it with radugoute cake or matzo bread.
A selection of food trucks will be lined up at the outdoor food corner produced by Saeki Japan, the company behind the Fukuoka Christmas Market. This year, we will have a wide selection of drinks including Pleiades Beer, a craft beer from Fukuoka, and provide a lively outdoor space where food and art intersect.
