【LURF GALLERY】Makoto Honda Solo Exhibition "Gary Give me" to be Held from Friday, April 17, 2026, at LURF GALLERY 2F
LURF GALLERY 2F will host a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Makoto Honda, titled "Gary Give me," starting April 17, 2026. The exhibition features works that appeal to the viewer's own emotions and memories.
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LURF GALLERY (Roof Gallery) 2F will host Makoto Honda's solo exhibition "Gary Give me."
In Honda's works, subtle emotional fluctuations and fragments of memory quietly appear as motifs and presences. While one might be tempted to find a narrative in them, a clear storyline is not provided. Viewers are invited to receive the images that emerge from Honda's memories and sensations, overlapping them with their own memories and sensations, to interpret the works within their own contexts.
For this exhibition, Honda has kept verbal explanations to a minimum, presenting only the inverted triangular shape of the word "ABRACADABRA" disappearing letter by letter as a statement. This form, where letters gradually vanish, resonates with the feeling of letting go of meaning and explanation for a moment, and directing one's gaze towards the painting itself.
When standing before the works, there is no single answer. We hope you will enjoy the exhibition, engaging with the art freely according to your own sensibilities.
### EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
**Makoto Honda Solo Exhibition "Gary Give me"**
Period | Friday, April 17, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026
Venue | LURF GALLERY 2F
Hours | 11:00 - 19:00
Address | Roob1, 28-13 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033
Inquiries about artworks
LURF GALLERY Official Website
### STATEMENT
Gary the Dog, 2026, oil on canvas, H53×W45.5(cm)
Cannot Hear, 2026, oil on canvas, H53×W45.5(cm)
White Hole, 2026, oil on canvas, H53×W45.5(cm)
In the Water, 2026, oil on canvas, H53×W45.5(cm)
Puddle, 2026, oil on canvas, H53×W45.5(cm)
### PROFILE
**Makoto HONDA**
Using animals and landscapes as clues, he explores an inner world that cannot be expressed in words through oil painting. He has been creating since around 1998.
Instagram｜@edodani
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**LURF GALLERY (Roof Gallery)**
LURF GALLERY was opened in Daikanyama in 2022 with the aim of discovering and introducing artists who sharply express the inner self hidden in the daily life of modern society in their unique styles, and proposing a new trend in contemporary art.
While interested in the human existence and social reality pursued by modern realism, and the spiritual and structural exploration delved into by contemporary abstraction, we pay homage to the flow of art from modern to contemporary, shining a light on artists who possess the sensibility to delicately capture the zeitgeist. We support artists who explore diverse and essential expressions from an international perspective, irrespective of nationality or career.
Through these activities, we aim to introduce the universal currents of art that reflect contemporary society.
Business Hours: 11:00-19:00 *Irregular holidays
Address: Roob1 1F/2F, 28-13 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033
Access: 5 minutes walk from Daikanyama Station
■ Website
https://lurfgallery.com/
■ Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/lurfgallery/
■ X
https://x.com/lurfgallery
In Honda's works, subtle emotional fluctuations and fragments of memory quietly appear as motifs and presences. While one might be tempted to find a narrative in them, a clear storyline is not provided. Viewers are invited to receive the images that emerge from Honda's memories and sensations, overlapping them with their own memories and sensations, to interpret the works within their own contexts.
For this exhibition, Honda has kept verbal explanations to a minimum, presenting only the inverted triangular shape of the word "ABRACADABRA" disappearing letter by letter as a statement. This form, where letters gradually vanish, resonates with the feeling of letting go of meaning and explanation for a moment, and directing one's gaze towards the painting itself.
When standing before the works, there is no single answer. We hope you will enjoy the exhibition, engaging with the art freely according to your own sensibilities.
### EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
**Makoto Honda Solo Exhibition "Gary Give me"**
Period | Friday, April 17, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026
Venue | LURF GALLERY 2F
Hours | 11:00 - 19:00
Address | Roob1, 28-13 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033
Inquiries about artworks
LURF GALLERY Official Website
### STATEMENT
Gary the Dog, 2026, oil on canvas, H53×W45.5(cm)
Cannot Hear, 2026, oil on canvas, H53×W45.5(cm)
White Hole, 2026, oil on canvas, H53×W45.5(cm)
In the Water, 2026, oil on canvas, H53×W45.5(cm)
Puddle, 2026, oil on canvas, H53×W45.5(cm)
### PROFILE
**Makoto HONDA**
Using animals and landscapes as clues, he explores an inner world that cannot be expressed in words through oil painting. He has been creating since around 1998.
Instagram｜@edodani
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**LURF GALLERY (Roof Gallery)**
LURF GALLERY was opened in Daikanyama in 2022 with the aim of discovering and introducing artists who sharply express the inner self hidden in the daily life of modern society in their unique styles, and proposing a new trend in contemporary art.
While interested in the human existence and social reality pursued by modern realism, and the spiritual and structural exploration delved into by contemporary abstraction, we pay homage to the flow of art from modern to contemporary, shining a light on artists who possess the sensibility to delicately capture the zeitgeist. We support artists who explore diverse and essential expressions from an international perspective, irrespective of nationality or career.
Through these activities, we aim to introduce the universal currents of art that reflect contemporary society.
Business Hours: 11:00-19:00 *Irregular holidays
Address: Roob1 1F/2F, 28-13 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033
Access: 5 minutes walk from Daikanyama Station
■ Website
https://lurfgallery.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lurfgallery/
■ X
https://x.com/lurfgallery
FAQ
Where will Makoto Honda's solo exhibition "Gary Give me" be held?
It will be held at LURF GALLERY 2F in Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
What are the dates of the exhibition?
The exhibition will run from Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Is special knowledge required to appreciate the artworks?
The artist minimizes verbal explanation, so viewers can appreciate the works freely with their own senses.