GAKUSOYA, a framing brand that creates one-of-a-kind mini frames from picture frame offcuts, holds its first gallery exhibition!

Haranoie Co., Ltd., which operates GAKUSOYA—a brand that produces and sells one-of-a-kind mini frames made from picture frame offcuts—will hold its first group exhibition, "Framing Your Essence: Opening Up Artists' Worlds Through Mini Frames," from Wednesday, April 1 to Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the gallery space "Space Utility TOKYO (SUT)" in Nakameguro, Tokyo. This exhibition will feature and sell works by multiple artists in their "completed" form, framed in mini frames. In addition to selling individual artworks and frames, consultations for custom framing will also be available.

Background

GAKUSOYA utilizes the "offcuts" generated during the picture frame production process to create unique, one-of-a-kind mini frames. Rather than mass production, we propose framing that embraces the individuality of the materials while resonating with the artwork and the owner's sensibilities. This exhibition combines artistic expression with framing to offer an experience where art can be brought home and integrated into daily life. "Space Utility TOKYO (SUT)" in Nakameguro is a space utilizing a 100-year-old traditional row house, serving as a natural gathering place for zines, risographs, and individual creative activities. We decided to hold this event at SUT as a place where one-of-a-kind frames and the unique personalities of various artists intersect.

Participating Artist

・Honami Shigeta