[Exhibition]

Avant-gardes? Yes, we are!

18 October 2025 – 12 January 2026

Borderless Art Museum NO-MA

Curation, Graphic Design, etc.

The term “avant-garde” originated as a military term meaning “vanguard,” and was later redefined by figures such as Saint-Simon to refer to those leading artistic innovation. This exhibition, “So What If It’s Avant-Garde?”, introduces works that challenge conventional notions, starting from everyday life and personal experiences. Art is not a fixed entity; it is a creative act continually redefined through individual interpretation. The sincerity and passion of the artists resonate deeply with viewers. Furthermore, disability is not seen as a limitation, but rather as a unique perspective that fosters creativity and promotes social inclusion. This exhibition seeks to show that it is precisely this passion and openness to difference that gives rise to the true spirit of the avant-garde.
 
Exhibiting artists:

Iguchi Naoto, Ishino Keisuke, Ito Yutaka, Inuzuka Hiroshi, Iwase Shunichi, Okawa Makoto, Katsube Shota, Kokubo Norimitsu, Kobayashi Itsuo, Sakamoto Ikuyo, Takamaru Makoto, Tsuji Yuji, Tsuruoka Kazuyoshi, Toya Kiyoshi, Nishioka Koji, Nomaguchi Keisuke, Nomoto Ryuji, Hanzawa Masato, Fujioka Yuki, Bekki Komei, Herai Takanori, Maeda Yasuhiro, Matsumoto Akinori + Matsumoto Michiko, Matsumoto Michiko, Yamazaki Kenichi, Watanabe Yoshihiro