Art Gallery Cafe "WHAT CAFE" to Host Paper-Themed Exhibition "ON PAPER" Starting April 29, 2026 (Wed, Holiday): A Week to Enjoy Art Up Close

WHAT CAFE, an art gallery cafe operated by Warehouse TERRADA (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Kohei Terada, President and CEO), will host "WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol.45: ON PAPER: Art and Print Market" from April 29 (Wed, Holiday) to May 6 (Wed), 2026.

This exhibition explores the breadth of expression through "paper," one of the most familiar materials for artists and a source of inspiration. We will showcase a wide range of works born from paper, including light-touch drawings, delicate prints, and three-dimensional works using Japanese washi paper. In this second iteration of the event at WHAT CAFE, we are collaborating with 10 domestic galleries dedicated to supporting young artists to exhibit and sell approximately 500 works by a total of 49 artists.

In addition to the artworks, the venue will feature self-produced goods and booklets by the artists, and some works can be purchased and taken home on the spot. This exhibition also incorporates market elements, making it an ideal opportunity for first-time art buyers. We invite both art connoisseurs and those who have had little exposure to art to enjoy the charm of the diverse expressions created through paper.

Title: WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol.45: ON PAPER: Art and Print Market Dates: April 29 (Wed, Holiday) – May 6 (Wed), 2026 Hours: 11:00 – 18:00 (Closes at 17:00 on the final day) Venue: WHAT CAFE (2-1-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002) Admission: Free

Participating Galleries/Artists (in Japanese alphabetical order, titles omitted): Otherwise Gallery: Ryo Uchida, Karin, Yukiho Kanemoto, Mayumi Tsuzuki AWASE gallery: Yoshiyuki Umehara, Haruto Kamijo, Saki Maruyama GALLERY SCENA.: qp, Mitsuru Sawada, Shoko Miyazaki, Sawa Yukawa GALLERY HAYASHI + ART BRIDGE: Midori Arai, Mio Ito, Mutiara Riswari Gallery Yukihira: Charaai, Gekoru, Takumi Saito, Samehoshi, Funa Tsutsui, Mugi Hamada TAKU SOMETANI GALLERY: Shiori Ichikawa, Saki Kitamura, Hinako Suda, Yudai Takeuchi, Honami Matsu biscuit gallery: Mizuki Ashikawa, Yoko Fujiwara, Suzuka Yagi, Taro Yamada myheirloom: Shizuki, Mana Nakamura, Rio Harada Minna no Gallery: Masaki Okuten, Hyungki Kim, Keita Sagaki, Yoichiro Nishimura, Masaya Yoshioka MEDEL GALLERY SHU: Miyu Kanai, Mio Kasai, Ruriko Taguchi WHAT CAFE: Atsushi Adachi, Abby, Koshi Ono, Masaomi Kato, Cream Ecoes, Airi Sugiyama, Kohei Hanawa, mak!garc!a, Seitaro Murakami

Official Website: https://cafe.warehouseofart.org/exhibition/what-cafe-exhibition-vol-45-on-paper-art-and-print-market *Please note that the gallery may be closed during the exhibition period for exhibit changes or private events. Please check the official website for detailed business days.

[About WHAT CAFE] https://cafe.warehouseofart.org This facility exhibits and sells contemporary art by artists who will lead the future of the Japanese art industry. It features a spacious 800-square-meter area filled with natural light. By rotating all works with each exhibition, we create opportunities for numerous artists to showcase and sell their work, while providing visitors with a space to encounter new art. Furthermore, we host workshops, events, and networking gatherings for art fans in conjunction with the exhibitions, creating a space where art can be enjoyed and experienced with all five senses. The cafe space also allows visitors to enjoy food and drinks while surrounded by art.

[About Warehouse TERRADA] Company Name: Warehouse TERRADA Representative: Kohei Terada, President and CEO Address: 2-6-10 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Established: October 1950 URL: https://www.terrada.co.jp

[Inquiries regarding exhibited works and WHAT CAFE] Warehouse TERRADA Business Promotion Team E-MAIL: what_cafe@terrada.co.jp