Brompton × Stephen “ESPO” Powers Art Exhibition at Brompton Tokyo

BROMPTON JAPAN Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo) will hold a special art project "Brompton × Stephen “ESPO” Powers Art Exhibition at Brompton Tokyo" from Saturday, July 18, for a limited time at Brompton Tokyo. The project is a collaboration with artist Stephen “ESPO” Powers, who is active internationally in diverse expressions such as graffiti, sign painting, and fine art, with the theme of the freedom and creativity gained by exploring Tokyo by bicycle.

This collaboration was realized due to the resonance between Brompton and "ESPO's" values, not only because "ESPO" is currently based in Jingumae, Tokyo, where Brompton Tokyo is located, but also because of his approach of enjoying bicycles as part of his lifestyle, seeing them as a means to new encounters and discoveries in the city, and his perspective on creative engagement with urban environments.

"ESPO," who has observed the city of Tokyo and expressed its landscapes and relationships with people in his work, uses bicycles as his primary mode of transportation and enjoys them as part of his lifestyle, even owning vintage bikes. "ESPO's" perspective, which views bicycles as an environmentally friendly means of transportation and a tool for new encounters and discoveries in the city, naturally aligns with Brompton's brand philosophy of "exploring the city freely and creating new discoveries."

In this project, Brompton Tokyo's interior will serve as a canvas for newly created artworks by "ESPO," inspired by Brompton's global slogan "Life Unfolded." These works, themed around the joy of freely moving through the city and new connections between people and the urban environment, express Brompton's brand philosophy that transcends mobility and culture.

"ESPO" Month

From Saturday, July 18, to Monday, August 17, for one month, Brompton Tokyo will be transformed into a temporary "ESPO Gallery," with the entire store adorned with "ESPO's" art. Furthermore, limited collaboration items such as T-shirts and tote bags will be unveiled. Special items featuring artwork created by "ESPO" for this project will be exhibited and sold.

In addition to original artworks, including a grand wall art created for this exhibition, works from "ESPOKYO" in Jingumae, Tokyo, will be specially displayed. Through various artworks, a special space will be created where the charm of Tokyo as perceived by "ESPO" intersects with the lifestyle of enjoying the city freely proposed by Brompton.

Additionally, an event titled "ESPO's Tokyo Stamp Rally" will be held during the period. Starting from Brompton Tokyo, participants will visit spots in Tokyo recommended by "ESPO" and take photos at each location. Those who photograph all spots and present images of all visited locations will receive an original novelty item exclusive to this collaboration. This event allows participants to experience the joy of exploring the city with Brompton while engaging with the scenery and culture of Tokyo that "ESPO" encounters daily on his bicycle.

"ESPO" Month Event Outline

● Period: Saturday, July 18, 2026 – Monday, August 17, 2026

● Venue: Brompton Tokyo (2-5-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

● Hours: Weekdays 12:00-20:00, Saturdays and Sundays 11:00-20:00 (Closed Tuesdays)

● Contents: Exhibition and sale of in-store wall art, original artworks, and collaboration items

・Installation of photo spots

・Implementation of "ESPO's" Tokyo Stamp Rally

(Visit Tokyo spots recommended by "ESPO," photograph each spot. Limited novelty items will be presented to those who show photos of all spots)

● Admission: Free

Brompton × Stephen “ESPO” Powers Art Exhibition at Brompton Tokyo Launch Party Held

Prior to the project's opening, a launch party will be held at Brompton Tokyo on Friday, July 17, the day before the exhibition. At the party, "ESPO" will perform live painting, creating a wall art in front of the attendees.

Experience the unique world of this collaboration at Brompton Tokyo, which will be reborn with a new look adorned by "ESPO's" art, and enjoy a splendid time.

Brompton × Stephen “ESPO” Powers Art Exhibition at Brompton Tokyo Launch Party Outline

● Date and Time: Friday, July 17, 2026, 18:00–20:00

● Venue: Brompton Tokyo (2-5-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

● Contents: Unveiling and exhibition of collaboration works and items

・Live painting of wall art by "ESPO," etc.

● Admission: Free

Comments

Daisuke Yano, Country Manager, BROMPTON JAPAN Co., Ltd.

"Brompton is not just a means of transportation, but a tool to make people's lives freer and richer.

"ESPO" is also an artist who has continued to express freedom and creativity through bicycles. This project is an attempt to propose a new urban experience by bringing together art and mobility. I look forward to Brompton Tokyo becoming a place where art and community intersect for a month."

Stephen “ESPO” Powers

"I usually travel around the city by bicycle. Bicycles are not just for getting to a destination; they provide an opportunity to observe the city and notice people, scenery, and small everyday occurrences. Such casual moments and the relationship between people and the city are important inspirations for my work. I felt that Brompton's concept of 'Life Unfolded' shares common ground with my own creative stance of freely exploring the city and creating new discoveries and connections. I hope that through this exhibition, people will enjoy the city of Tokyo from a new perspective."

Profile / Stephen “ESPO” Powers

An artist who has been creating art driven by freedom, autonomy, and creative fulfillment since he started riding bicycles. He is known for his style of fluidly moving between diverse expressions such as graffiti, sign painting, fine art, and graphic design, much like shifting gears on a bicycle. His works have been exhibited in museums such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, and can also be seen at his own shop in Brooklyn and along the streets of Jingumae.

【About Brompton】

Brompton, a folding bicycle brand designed for the city, is sold in 47 countries worldwide, with over 70% of its production exported overseas. Since its founder Andrew Ritchie built the first bike in 1975, over one million Bromptons have been ridden on roads worldwide, with approximately 100,000 units produced annually. When folded, it reduces to about one-third of its size, achieving a lightweight design of approximately 7.95kg for the T Line and around 11kg for standard models. It is utilized as an urban mobility solution, combinable with various modes of transport such as train commutes and storage in car trunks. Brompton is a B Corp certified company, part of an international community that evaluates corporate activities based on social and environmental considerations and transparency. The CO2 emissions from manufacturing one Brompton are 6.2 tons less than a car, and when folded, 42 Bromptons can fit in the parking space of one car. Currently, Brompton operates 15 flagship stores called "Brompton Junction" in major cities worldwide, including London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, Milan, and Singapore, and is sold through approximately 1,500 carefully selected independent bicycle dealers globally.

・Brompton Official Brand Site: https://jp.brompton.com/

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● About Brompton Tokyo

・Store WEB: https://jp.brompton.com/find-a-store/brompton-junction/tokyo

・Access to Store: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WYcAKHweba8sAHiJA