Newly established art museum
Invitation to an Exclusive Preview
We are pleased to announce the opening of a small art gallery in Shimogamo, Kyoto, called 『WAKISAKA KATSUJI / SOU・SOU MUSEUM』.
Although there are currently no plans to open the gallery to the general public, we will be holding a private viewing for a limited period. If you are interested, please feel free to check the details below and apply via the application form. Although the period is limited, we hope you will enjoy the diverse works of textile designer Katsuji Wakisaka. We look forward to receiving your applications.
| Period | 2026/5/2(Sat)～5(Tue) |
|---|---|
| Venue | Shimogamo, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto ※Details will be provided upon selection |
| Capacity | 20 / session ※A lottery will be held if there are many applicants |
| Entry Period | 4/16(Thu)～4/20(Mon)23:59 JST |
| Results | 4/22(Wed) ※We will contact successful applicants via LINE |
| Entry | Up to 2 adults (primary school age and above) ※Up to 1 pre-school child may accompany the group |
| Notes | In the event of cancellation, please contact us at least 3 days prior to your visit |
※You will be redirected to the LINE app. Please add us as a friend on LINE when you apply.
This is an art museum housing the works of Katsuji Wakisaka. On display are a variety of pieces spanning from 1968 to the present day. His career as a textile designer began in his twenties and has included periods at Marimekko, Jack Larsen and Wacoal, followed by a brief period working independently. Then, in 2002, he met me and the architect Hisanobu Tsujimura, leading to the current SOU・SOU period.
I think it would be fascinating for visitors to appreciate the differences in design created in various countries and companies during each of these periods, as well as the evolving ‘aesthetic sensibility’ that developed as he grew older.
※You will be redirected to the LINE app. Please add us as a friend on LINE when you apply.