Heralbony Announces New Events for 'HERALBONY Art Prize 2026' Including Interactive Session 'Before Words' with Aesthetician Asa Ito
Heralbony Co., Ltd. announced 'Before Words,' an interactive art appreciation event featuring aesthetician Asa Ito and various artists, to be held on June 14, 2026. The event aims to explore social change through art dialogue, accompanied by other programs like ZINE-making workshops.
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Heralbony Co., Ltd. will host a new interactive event titled 'Before Words' on Sunday, June 14, 2026, as part of the 'HERALBONY Art Prize 2026 Exhibition Presented by Tokyo Tatemono | Brillia.' The event is curated by Hiromi Kurosawa, Chief Art Officer (CAO) of Heralbony. Speakers include aesthetician Asa Ito, Yuka Furumai (Chief at Atelier Bravo), Heralbony artists Ryoya Akaike and Kaoru Iga, and Kotono Yano (JINS Award winner), along with their family members.
The program consists of two parts: a dialogue-based appreciation session where participants explore artworks with Asa Ito, followed by a talk session with the artists, their families, and supporters. This marks a first-of-its-kind attempt to showcase the 'process of changing social language through art,' a key goal of the HERALBONY Art Prize.
Additional projects include 'A Little Spark,' an interactive ZINE-making event where participants can create their own ZINEs. On weekends, ZINE production kits will be distributed free of charge. Other initiatives such as audio content on Nippon Broadcasting and SNS campaigns will also be launched during the exhibition.
[Event Details]
- Date & Time: June 14, 2026 (Sun) 9:30–11:30
- Location: SMBC Hall, 3rd Floor, Mitsui Sumitomo Bank East Building
- Capacity: 50 participants (Pre-registration required)
The program consists of two parts: a dialogue-based appreciation session where participants explore artworks with Asa Ito, followed by a talk session with the artists, their families, and supporters. This marks a first-of-its-kind attempt to showcase the 'process of changing social language through art,' a key goal of the HERALBONY Art Prize.
Additional projects include 'A Little Spark,' an interactive ZINE-making event where participants can create their own ZINEs. On weekends, ZINE production kits will be distributed free of charge. Other initiatives such as audio content on Nippon Broadcasting and SNS campaigns will also be launched during the exhibition.
[Event Details]
- Date & Time: June 14, 2026 (Sun) 9:30–11:30
- Location: SMBC Hall, 3rd Floor, Mitsui Sumitomo Bank East Building
- Capacity: 50 participants (Pre-registration required)
FAQ
「ことばの手前／Before Words」はどのようなイベントですか？
美学者の伊藤亜紗氏やヘラルボニー契約作家、その家族を迎え、作品の対話型鑑賞とトークセッションを行うイベントです。
イベントの開催日時と場所を教えてください。
2026年6月14日（日）の9:30から11:30まで、三井住友銀行東館3階のSMBCホールで開催されます。
参加には予約が必要ですか？
はい、事前申し込み制となっており、定員は50名です。
イベント以外にどのような新企画がありますか？
オリジナルZINE製作体験イベント「A Little Spark」や週末の制作キット無料配布、ニッポン放送の音声コンテンツ配信、SNSキャンペーンなどが予定されています。
登壇する美学者の伊藤亜紗氏の代表作は何ですか？
『目の見えない人は世界をどう見ているのか』や『どもる体』などの著作があります。