ikasu Hosts Kimono Upcycled Art Exhibition at Lifestyle Hotel 'THE LIVELY Tokyo Azabu-juban'
Textile artist Lena Okamoto presents 53 works, including 44 new pieces, at a lifestyle hotel in Azabu-juban. The exhibition 'The Quiet of Enough' explores the intersection of traditional Japanese textiles and modern urban aesthetics.
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bonobo LLC presents ikasu, a brand that reconstructs the stories and aesthetics of different eras embedded in kimonos into contemporary art. In collaboration with THE LIVELY Tokyo Azabu-juban, operated by Global Agents Co., Ltd., ikasu will hold a Kimono Upcycled Art Exhibition from May 1 (Friday) to May 31 (Sunday), 2026, at the hotel's 2nd-floor shared lounge 'LIVERALLY'.
This exhibition features 53 works in total, including 44 new pieces. The theme is 'City Night Bleeding Light and Colors'. Textile artist Lena Okamoto, inspired by the hotel lounge's atmosphere, created these works by layering materials and colors to express a brilliance that resides within silence. Some pieces utilize antique paulownia chests as framing materials, showcasing ikasu's 'all-upcycle' philosophy.
During the exhibition period, the 'LIVERALLY' lounge, usually reserved for guests, will be open to the general public with free admission and no reservation required. In addition to this exhibit, flower art capturing the spring atmosphere is scheduled throughout the building, inviting both guests and visitors to encounter 'art encountered during a journey'.
ikasu: Breathing New Value and Stories into Retired Kimonos
In Japanese households, many retired kimonos and obis lie dormant. Due to fewer wearing opportunities and storage challenges, they are often discarded without being passed to the next generation. ikasu utilizes these antique materials, respecting their history and memory, to reconstruct them as modern textile art.
About the Exhibition at THE LIVELY Tokyo Azabu-juban
'THE LIVELY' is a lifestyle hotel brand that views hotels as places where people, information, and opportunities gather from around the world. The Azabu-juban lounge serves as an open space for interaction within the city. This exhibition introduces new works centered on the image of 'City Night', aiming to become a cultural contact point where locals and those interested in kimono expression can easily stop by.
Venue: THE LIVELY Tokyo Azabu-juban, 2F Lounge 'LIVERALLY'
Address: 1-5-23 Azabu-juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0045
Dates: May 1 – May 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Admission: Free
Sales: Artworks available for purchase (from 40,000 JPY incl. tax)
Artist Profile: Lena Okamoto
Textile Artist. Born in Russia. After graduating from an art school in Russia, she earned a bachelor's degree in Japanese Cultural Studies and completed a master's program at the University of Tokyo. After working in creative roles for a major Japanese advertising group, she became independent. A certified Kimono Meister, she creates works that fuse traditional crafts with modern design using 'era kimonos'. Her works have been presented globally, including World Art Dubai and Four Seasons Resort Dubai. She is scheduled to exhibit in Miami during Art Basel Miami Beach in December 2026.
This exhibition features 53 works in total, including 44 new pieces. The theme is 'City Night Bleeding Light and Colors'. Textile artist Lena Okamoto, inspired by the hotel lounge's atmosphere, created these works by layering materials and colors to express a brilliance that resides within silence. Some pieces utilize antique paulownia chests as framing materials, showcasing ikasu's 'all-upcycle' philosophy.
During the exhibition period, the 'LIVERALLY' lounge, usually reserved for guests, will be open to the general public with free admission and no reservation required. In addition to this exhibit, flower art capturing the spring atmosphere is scheduled throughout the building, inviting both guests and visitors to encounter 'art encountered during a journey'.
ikasu: Breathing New Value and Stories into Retired Kimonos
In Japanese households, many retired kimonos and obis lie dormant. Due to fewer wearing opportunities and storage challenges, they are often discarded without being passed to the next generation. ikasu utilizes these antique materials, respecting their history and memory, to reconstruct them as modern textile art.
About the Exhibition at THE LIVELY Tokyo Azabu-juban
'THE LIVELY' is a lifestyle hotel brand that views hotels as places where people, information, and opportunities gather from around the world. The Azabu-juban lounge serves as an open space for interaction within the city. This exhibition introduces new works centered on the image of 'City Night', aiming to become a cultural contact point where locals and those interested in kimono expression can easily stop by.
Venue: THE LIVELY Tokyo Azabu-juban, 2F Lounge 'LIVERALLY'
Address: 1-5-23 Azabu-juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0045
Dates: May 1 – May 31, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Admission: Free
Sales: Artworks available for purchase (from 40,000 JPY incl. tax)
Artist Profile: Lena Okamoto
Textile Artist. Born in Russia. After graduating from an art school in Russia, she earned a bachelor's degree in Japanese Cultural Studies and completed a master's program at the University of Tokyo. After working in creative roles for a major Japanese advertising group, she became independent. A certified Kimono Meister, she creates works that fuse traditional crafts with modern design using 'era kimonos'. Her works have been presented globally, including World Art Dubai and Four Seasons Resort Dubai. She is scheduled to exhibit in Miami during Art Basel Miami Beach in December 2026.