Reimagining Amakusa Shiro through Contemporary Art: Original Art Exhibition to be Held at mio camino Amakusa During Golden Week to Commemorate the Publication of an Art Book

High Spirits & You Co., Ltd., in cooperation with Kamiamakusa City and the Amakusa Shiro Museum, will hold an original art exhibition at mio camino Amakusa in Kamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, from Saturday, May 2, 2026, to Sunday, May 10, 2026, to commemorate the publication of the ROMANs art book 'Amakusa Shiro: The Legendary Boy.' Set against the backdrop of Amakusa during Golden Week, this project aims to present Amakusa Shiro—a significant historical figure of the region—through the medium of contemporary art.

This original art exhibition will feature the original works included in the art book, allowing visitors to see the brushwork, colors, and the atmosphere of the world created by the artist up close—details that cannot be fully conveyed on the printed page. It is an opportunity to experience the charm of this work, which reinterprets the existence of Amakusa Shiro not only as a historical figure but as a symbol of prayer and hope. The works embody a worldview where "myth, philosophy, and pop visual expression intersect."

About ROMANs

Pop Art Brand from Rome ROMANs is an art brand originating from Rome, Italy. The pop-style art created by Giorgio Saurini is themed around deep philosophical questions such as "What is humanity?" and "What is life?"

The venue, mio camino Amakusa, serves as a point of contact between local culture and tourism. It will provide visitors to Amakusa during the Golden Week period with an experience where the region's history, stories, and art intersect. Through the publication of the art book and this exhibition, we will continue to share the story of Amakusa Shiro in a new way.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event Overview

Exhibition Name: Original Art Exhibition Commemorating the Publication of the Art Book 'Amakusa Shiro: The Legendary Boy'

Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Venue: mio camino Amakusa, 6215-17 Aitsu, Matsushima-machi, Kamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Admission: Free

Exhibition Content: Display of original works from the art book 'Amakusa Shiro: The Legendary Boy,' and more.

Organizer: High Spirits & You Co., Ltd.

Cooperation: Kamiamakusa City / Amakusa Shiro Museum

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Overview

Company Name: High Spirits & You Co., Ltd.

Address: 6-6-17 Itachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

Business Description: Planning and sales of art works, exhibition management, etc.

Official Website: https://highspirits-art-blog.com/