Photo: Shinya Kigure

Established in 2021, MtK Contemporary Art is located in the heart of Kyoto’s vibrant cultural district, Okazaki—

home to major institutions such as the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art and the National Museum of Modern

Art, Kyoto. Situated in a designated landscape preservation area, the gallery preserves the traditional and

historical features of its building and Japanese garden. The 97.2-square-meter exhibition space is characterized

by its distinctive inverted hull ceiling.

MtK Contemporary Art is deeply committed to providing a dynamic platform for artists, from early career to

established, primarily those from around Kyoto, and nurturing the art scene in Japan. With more than eight

diverse exhibitions each year, the gallery endeavors to elevate Kyoto as a cultural epicenter, amplifying the

global influence of its artists and enriching the dialogue within contemporary art.