【UR KYOTO】Solo Exhibition “ROAST BEEF” by Artist Haruto Tsuda to be Held. New Works Exhibited and Sold, Plus KYOTO Store Exclusive Goods.

URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO, the flagship store of URBAN RESEARCH, will host a solo exhibition "ROAST BEEF" by contemporary artist Haruto Tsuda, who is attracting attention with his unique style, from Friday, May 29, 2026, to Sunday, June 7, 2026.

STATEMENT

I embarked on a two-month road trip across America with someone else. Being with another person for such a long time made the objective self that the other person perceived merge into my subjectivity, leading to a continuous confrontation with my original self even after returning to Japan. Exhausted by this long confrontation (BEEF) that already felt burnt (ROAST), I decided to depict this confrontation as an artwork and disperse the heat by entrusting the outcome to the viewers. Furthermore, while I usually depict others from my own perspective, this exhibition is also a new attempt to invert that viewpoint.

How am I seen? Behind actions that I assume are natural, another me is concerned about it. The self as a subject, and the self that emerges through the gaze of others. Both exist for certain, yet they never completely overlap. —That slight discrepancy continued to linger within him even after returning home.

Until now, Tsuda has depicted others from his own perspective. In this exhibition, he inverts that viewpoint, exploring the contours of the self anew, starting from "the self that is seen."

Works created with Haruto Tsuda's distinctive use of color and free lines will line the walls of URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO.

In addition to the exhibition and sale of artworks, this exhibition will also feature limited-edition items that allow you to incorporate its worldview into your daily life.

Exclusive collaboration items, such as hand towels and caps, created in collaboration with buyer Koyama, with whom Tsuda has a personal friendship, will be available. This lineup is easy to incorporate into the upcoming season, allowing you to feel the charm of the works more intimately.

Furthermore, on the opening day, Friday, May 29, a reception will be held, open to anyone who wishes to participate. You can enjoy free drinks, and visitors will receive a limited-edition can badge on a first-come, first-served basis.

For 10 days, you can directly experience what artist Haruto Tsuda feels and depicts at this very moment. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

RECEPTION PARTY

[Date and Time] Friday, May 29, 2026, 19:00 - 21:00

To commemorate the solo exhibition, a reception party will be held, open to everyone. Mr. Tsuda will also be present, and a special space with complimentary drinks will be provided for you to relax and enjoy. As a gift for visitors, a limited-edition "Original Can Badge" will be presented on a first-come, first-served basis.

*While supplies last.

HARUTO TSUDA EXHIBITION “ROAST BEEF”

[Exhibition Period] Friday, May 29, 2026, to Sunday, June 7, 2026

[Venue] URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO 2F 285 Enpukujimae-cho, Teramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8082, Japan Business Hours: Weekdays 12:00-20:00 / Weekends & Holidays 11:00-20:00 Instagram @ urbanresearch_kyoto

Haruto Tsuda Born in 2003, from Higashiosaka City. Began self-learning oil painting in his second year of high school, depicting surreal scenes hidden in daily life through complex compositions. He pursues expressions that enjoy the relationship with the viewer through various methods, including three-dimensional works using clay and graphic works. His activities became serious after a pop-up event in 2022, and he has since held exhibitions in Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Tokyo. Provided artwork for "WHIMSY" 2024 AW. Enjoys collecting antique goods and old magazines.

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