Pasona Heartful 'Art Village Exhibition ~Masahiro Tanaka Solo Exhibition~' to be Held in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo from April 16 (Thu)
Pasona Heartful is holding an exhibition of artist Masahiro Tanaka's paintings in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, from April 16-20, 2026, showcasing 23 vibrant works depicting animals and plants. The event highlights the talent of disabled employees and promotes inclusivity through art.
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Pasona Heartful, a special subsidiary of Pasona Group (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director Chairman: Shunjun Fukasawa), will hold a solo exhibition "Art Village Exhibition ~Masahiro Tanaka Solo Exhibition~" by artist employee Masahiro Tanaka, who has a disability and belongs to the company. The exhibition will be held at "Annex Aoyama," an information dissemination space in front of PASONA SQUARE (Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo) from April 16 (Thu) to April 20 (Mon). The venue will showcase 23 paintings vividly depicting animals and plants with curved lines.
In 1992, Pasona Heartful established "Art Village" with the concept "Talent has no disability," aiming to expand employment fields for individuals with disabilities who find it difficult to find work, through their "art" (artistic activities). Since 2004, they have been hiring "artist employees" whose job is to paint, and currently, 23 individuals are engaged in creating works full of individuality.
The company holds solo and theme exhibitions to showcase the charm of each artist employee. This time, it will be held as a solo exhibition focusing on artist employee Masahiro Tanaka.
Tanaka's works are characterized by their unique expression, layering curves rather than straight lines, to depict the dynamism of animals and plants. Another characteristic is the meticulous coloring, and he creates paintings with motifs inspired by ancient textiles and other sources.
### 'Art Village Exhibition ~Masahiro Tanaka Solo Exhibition~' Overview
◇ Period:
April 16, 2026 (Thu) - April 20, 2026 (Mon)
◇ Venue:
"Annex Aoyama" in front of PASONA SQUARE (3-1-26 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
◇ Business Hours:
11:30 - 18:00 *Weekends: 12:00 - 16:00
◇ Content:
An exhibition showcasing works by artist employee Masahiro Tanaka.
A "Virtual Exhibition" is also being held, allowing visitors to enjoy the paintings in a virtual space.
*The virtual exhibition can be enjoyed at: https://x.gd/9Pek6
◇ Special Event:
On April 16 (Thu) from 12:30 to 13:15, Masahiro Tanaka will be present at the venue for a "Painting Commentary Tour." He will personally explain the details and highlights of his works.
In 1992, Pasona Heartful established "Art Village" with the concept "Talent has no disability," aiming to expand employment fields for individuals with disabilities who find it difficult to find work, through their "art" (artistic activities). Since 2004, they have been hiring "artist employees" whose job is to paint, and currently, 23 individuals are engaged in creating works full of individuality.
The company holds solo and theme exhibitions to showcase the charm of each artist employee. This time, it will be held as a solo exhibition focusing on artist employee Masahiro Tanaka.
Tanaka's works are characterized by their unique expression, layering curves rather than straight lines, to depict the dynamism of animals and plants. Another characteristic is the meticulous coloring, and he creates paintings with motifs inspired by ancient textiles and other sources.
### 'Art Village Exhibition ~Masahiro Tanaka Solo Exhibition~' Overview
◇ Period:
April 16, 2026 (Thu) - April 20, 2026 (Mon)
◇ Venue:
"Annex Aoyama" in front of PASONA SQUARE (3-1-26 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
◇ Business Hours:
11:30 - 18:00 *Weekends: 12:00 - 16:00
◇ Content:
An exhibition showcasing works by artist employee Masahiro Tanaka.
A "Virtual Exhibition" is also being held, allowing visitors to enjoy the paintings in a virtual space.
*The virtual exhibition can be enjoyed at: https://x.gd/9Pek6
◇ Special Event:
On April 16 (Thu) from 12:30 to 13:15, Masahiro Tanaka will be present at the venue for a "Painting Commentary Tour." He will personally explain the details and highlights of his works.