Mindfree to Open 'PAO Makers Gallery' in Kyoto with Exhibition by Illustrator matsui
Mindfree Co., Ltd. will open 'PAO Makers Gallery,' a gallery and design office, in Kyoto's Gojo-Rakuen area in Summer 2026. A pre-opening solo exhibition by illustrator matsui will be held from May 9 to 24, 2026.
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Mindfree Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka; President: Leon Mei Daniel), a creative company focused on communication design, announced the opening of 'PAO Makers Gallery' in Summer 2026. Located in the Gojo-Rakuen area of Kyoto, the facility is a renovated former shikishi (colored paper) factory designed as a co-creation platform for artists and designers. To mark its debut, the gallery will host its first event, matsui's solo exhibition 'BECOMING,' starting May 9, 2026, utilizing the space in its pre-renovation state. The exhibition features new works focusing on rhythmic depictions of dogs and explores the boundaries between art and design.
FAQ
Where is PAO Makers Gallery located?
It is located at 201 Juzenji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City.
When does the 'BECOMING' exhibition take place?
It runs from May 9 to May 24, 2026, excluding Mondays and Tuesdays.