Tatsuya Tanaka's Miniature Life Exhibition "MINIATURE LIFE Exhibition 2: The World of Mitate" to be Held at Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

"Bread" Parachute (C)Tatsuya Tanaka

The exhibition "MINIATURE LIFE Exhibition 2: Tatsuya Tanaka's World of Mitate," by miniature photographer and mitate artist Tatsuya Tanaka, which has attracted over 3.2 million visitors worldwide and boasts immense popularity on social media, will be held at the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art (Sapporo) starting Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Imagine flying through the sky on a hamburger parachute, a baumkuchen becoming a rainbow, or a sushi car driving around... Tanaka combines miniature figures with everyday objects to create humorous miniature worlds, making them appear as something else entirely. This exhibition will feature approximately 180 carefully selected works, including photographic prints and miniature three-dimensional pieces, from his diverse collection.

Furthermore, new local-themed works created especially for the Hokkaido exhibition will be unveiled for the first time. Popular photo spots will also be available, allowing visitors to feel as if they have stepped into the miniature world. The collection, filled with amusing setups and wordplay, is sure to captivate audiences of all ages, from adults to children.

We invite you to step into this humorous miniature world. We look forward to your visit.

Sweet Rainbow (C)Tatsuya Tanaka Sushi City (C)Tatsuya Tanaka

[Artist]

Artist: Tatsuya Tanaka

Tatsuya Tanaka

Born in Kumamoto in 1981. In 2011, he launched "MINIATURE CALENDAR," an art project that reinterprets everyday objects from a miniature perspective. Since then, he has continued to release new works online daily. He participated as a creator for the title-back visuals of the NHK serial TV novel "Hiyokko" in 2017 and for the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. His Instagram account (@tanaka_tatsuya) has over 4 million followers (as of June 2026). His books include "MINIATURE LIFE," "Mitate no Kumitate," and the picture books "Kumitate" and "O-sushi ga Fuku o Kaini Kita."

[Exhibition Overview]

(C)Tatsuya Tanaka

Exhibition Title: MINIATURE LIFE Exhibition 2: Tatsuya Tanaka's World of Mitate

Dates: Saturday, September 12, 2026 - Sunday, November 8, 2026

Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)

Closed: Mondays (except September 21, October 12, November 2), Thursday, September 24, Tuesday, October 13

Venue: Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art (North 1 West 17, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)

Admission Fees: Adults: 1,500 yen (1,400 yen), High School/University Students: 800 yen (700 yen), Elementary/Junior High School Students: 500 yen (400 yen)

※ Prices in parentheses are for advance tickets and groups of 10 or more. Free for preschoolers. Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian.

※ Advance tickets are on sale from Wednesday, July 1.

Organizers: The Hokkaido Shimbun Press, HTB Hokkaido Television

▼ For more details, please visit the official website:

http://event.hokkaido-np.co.jp/miniaturelife2/

[Inquiries]

The Hokkaido Shimbun Press, Business Bureau, Business Center

TEL 011-210-5731 (Weekdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)