Written by ART Driven Tokyo
People stitch fragments of memory into fabric, into paintings.
The collaborative exhibition “IZUMI KATO×CHISO: PAINTING IN KIMONO” is currently being held, featuring contemporary artist Izumi Kato and the Chiso Gallery in Kyoto. The exhibition runs from February 27 to September 2, 2025.
Kato gained international attention for his paintings that feature human figures resembling fetuses. He is one of Japan’s most celebrated artists, acclaimed worldwide. Chiso, a venerable Kyoto-based textile company, is celebrating its 470th anniversary. Kato’s one-of-a-kind sensibility has been transformed into kimono through Chiso’s traditional techniques.
Kato was deeply involved in the production process, even visiting the dyeing workshops himself. The exhibition gently dissolves the boundaries between art and craft.
Exhibition Details
Exhibition Period: Thursday, February 27 – Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Venue: CHISO Flagship store 2F, 80 Mikura-cho, Sanjo Karasuma Nishiiru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8166, Japan
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Wednesdays)
Note: Opening hours may vary due to summer holidays or other circumstances.
Admission: Free
Special Exhibition Website: https://www.chiso.co.jp/lp/izumikato/
