Akihito Okunaka's 'INTER-WORLD/Cocooner' to feature at TOKYO LIGHTS 2026
ARTLOGUE will exhibit Akihito Okunaka's 'INTER-WORLD/Cocooner' at TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 in Shinjuku Central Park from May 23 to 31, 2026. The installation was previously shown for 184 days at the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
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ARTLOGUE Co., Ltd. (Osaka; CEO Daisuke Suzuki) announced that the interactive installation 'INTER-WORLD/Cocooner: Apparent motion of celestial bodies' by artist Akihito Okunaka will be exhibited at the 'Light Art Park' of 'TOKYO LIGHTS 2026' from May 23 to May 31, 2026, at Shinjuku Central Park. Sponsored by Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., this project brings the Expo legacy artwork to Tokyo's urban space.
The work, which visualizes the earth's natural cycles of air, water, and sunlight as a soft sculpture, was previously exhibited for 184 days as an official Osaka-Kansai Expo program at 'Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025.' Visitors can step inside the translucent cocoon-like sculpture to experience light and space.
Artist Akihito Okunaka creates large-scale installations and workshops exploring the connection between air, water, light, body, and environment. The exhibition aims to present art as urban infrastructure. TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 is held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Citizen's Plaza and the Nishi-Shinjuku area, with the 'Light Art Park' located in Shinjuku Central Park.
The work, which visualizes the earth's natural cycles of air, water, and sunlight as a soft sculpture, was previously exhibited for 184 days as an official Osaka-Kansai Expo program at 'Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025.' Visitors can step inside the translucent cocoon-like sculpture to experience light and space.
Artist Akihito Okunaka creates large-scale installations and workshops exploring the connection between air, water, light, body, and environment. The exhibition aims to present art as urban infrastructure. TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 is held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Citizen's Plaza and the Nishi-Shinjuku area, with the 'Light Art Park' located in Shinjuku Central Park.
FAQ
When is the exhibition period at "TOKYO LIGHTS 2026"?
From Saturday, May 23, 2026, to Sunday, May 31, 2026.
What is the title of the artwork and who is the artist?
It is "INTER-WORLD/Cocooner: Apparent motion of celestial bodies" by artist Akihito Okunaka.
Where is the exhibition venue?
Shinjuku Central Park (within the "Light Art Park" section of TOKYO LIGHTS 2026).
What is the exhibition history of this artwork?
It was exhibited for 184 days at the Expo venue as an official program of the Osaka-Kansai Expo during "Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025".
Which company is sponsoring this exhibition?
Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. is sponsoring the exhibition.