Ace Hotel Kyoto Announces 'Artist in Residence 2026-2027', Supporting Creators Across Diverse Fields
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- Ace Hotel Kyoto Announces 'Artist in Residence 2026-2027', Supporting Creators Across Diverse Fields
- Ace Hotel Kyoto is launching its Artist in Residence 2026-2027 program this spring, partnering with culture magazine BRUTUS to provide hotel rooms as studios for artists.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 9, 2026
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Ace Hotel Kyoto is launching its Artist in Residence 2026-2027 program this spring, partnering with culture magazine BRUTUS to provide hotel rooms as studios for artists.
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- Ace Hotel Kyoto Announces 'Artist in Residence 2026-2027', Supporting Creators Across Diverse Fields (April 9, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 9, 2026
Ace Hotel Kyoto is launching its Artist in Residence 2026-2027 program this spring, partnering with culture magazine BRUTUS to provide hotel rooms as studios for artists.
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Ace Hotel Kyoto (Location: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto; General Manager: Shiho Ikeuchi) will launch the 'Artist in Residence (AIR) 2026–2027' program this spring, welcoming the Japanese culture and lifestyle magazine 'BRUTUS' as its new curation partner to invite active artists from Japan and abroad.
Over the past 10 years, the AIR program has welcomed hundreds of artists from various fields, providing a space to create and present new works at Ace Hotels worldwide. This year, the program will continue to support artistic innovation and the possibilities of diverse expressions. Furthermore, this program will be rolled out globally at Ace Hotels in Brooklyn, Sydney, and Palm Springs, along with their respective curation partners.
Started at Ace Hotel New York in 2014, the 'Artist in Residence (AIR)' partners with creative collectives, art institutions, and curators to invite artists from around the world to various Ace Hotels. During their stay, artists are provided with hotel rooms as studios, offering them the time and space to immerse themselves in creation. The completed works are exhibited within the hotel and opened to the public.
[Curation Partners (2026/2027)]
- Ace Hotel Brooklyn: Field Meridians (An artist collective focusing on community/environment)
- Ace Hotel Kyoto: BRUTUS (Culture & lifestyle magazine)
- Ace Hotel Sydney: University of New South Wales Gallery (Art institution operated by UNSW)
- Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs: Known Gallery (Contemporary art gallery)
We will collaborate with these partners to co-curate exhibitions and related programs at each hotel.
■ Curation Partner: BRUTUS
'BRUTUS' is a comprehensive culture magazine first published in 1980. It captures a wide range of themes—including fashion, art, design, food, travel, and music—from a unique perspective, continuing to propose high-quality lifestyle concepts for living in the 'now'. With features that capture the zeitgeist and sophisticated visuals, it has garnered support from culture-savvy readers.
Publisher: Magazine House, Ltd.
Over the past 10 years, the AIR program has welcomed hundreds of artists from various fields, providing a space to create and present new works at Ace Hotels worldwide. This year, the program will continue to support artistic innovation and the possibilities of diverse expressions. Furthermore, this program will be rolled out globally at Ace Hotels in Brooklyn, Sydney, and Palm Springs, along with their respective curation partners.
Started at Ace Hotel New York in 2014, the 'Artist in Residence (AIR)' partners with creative collectives, art institutions, and curators to invite artists from around the world to various Ace Hotels. During their stay, artists are provided with hotel rooms as studios, offering them the time and space to immerse themselves in creation. The completed works are exhibited within the hotel and opened to the public.
[Curation Partners (2026/2027)]
- Ace Hotel Brooklyn: Field Meridians (An artist collective focusing on community/environment)
- Ace Hotel Kyoto: BRUTUS (Culture & lifestyle magazine)
- Ace Hotel Sydney: University of New South Wales Gallery (Art institution operated by UNSW)
- Ace Hotel & Swim Club Palm Springs: Known Gallery (Contemporary art gallery)
We will collaborate with these partners to co-curate exhibitions and related programs at each hotel.
■ Curation Partner: BRUTUS
'BRUTUS' is a comprehensive culture magazine first published in 1980. It captures a wide range of themes—including fashion, art, design, food, travel, and music—from a unique perspective, continuing to propose high-quality lifestyle concepts for living in the 'now'. With features that capture the zeitgeist and sophisticated visuals, it has garnered support from culture-savvy readers.
Publisher: Magazine House, Ltd.
FAQ
What is the 'AIR' program at Ace Hotel Kyoto?
It's a program that invites artists from around the world to stay at the hotel, providing guest rooms as studios to support their creative activities, and exhibiting the completed works within the hotel.
Who is the curation partner for this program?
The program partners with the lifestyle magazine 'BRUTUS' for artist selection and exhibition planning.
Is this program only held in Kyoto?
No, it is also held globally at Ace Hotels in Brooklyn, Sydney, and Palm Springs, each with their local partners.