2026.3.30
Art Gallery Cafe WHAT CAFE to Present “ON PAPER” Exhibition Starting April 29th (Wed), 2026 — A Week to Experience Art Up Close
WHAT CAFE, an art gallery cafe operated by Warehouse TERRADA, will host "WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol. 45: ON PAPER: Art and Print Market" from April 29th (Wed) to May 6th (Wed), 2026.
The exhibition explores the vast expressive possibilities of “paper”—one of the most familiar materials for artists and a fundamental source of inspiration. It showcases a wide range of paper-based works, including light-touch drawings, delicate prints, and three-dimensional pieces made with Japanese “washi” paper. In this second edition, WHAT CAFE will present approximately 500 artworks by 49 artists, in collaboration with 10 domestic galleries dedicated to supporting up-and-coming talent.
In addition to artworks, visitors will find self-produced items and publications, with a selection of pieces available to take home on the spot. This exhibition merges the gallery experience with a marketplace, making it an ideal entry point for first-time art owners. From art enthusiasts to those new to the art world, everyone can discover the diverse possibilities of expression created through paper.
Title: WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol.45: ON PAPER: Art and Print Market
Exhibition dates: April 29th (Wed) – May 6th (Wed), 2026
Opening hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Close at 5 PM on the final day)
Venue: WHAT CAFE (2-1-11 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002)
Entry fee: Free
Exhibiting galleries and artists (in Japanese alphabetical order)
Otherwise Gallery: Ryo Uchida, KARIN, Sachiho Kanemoto, Mayumi Tsuzuki
AWASE gallery: Yoshiyuki Umehara, Haruto Kamijo, Saki Maruyama
GALLERY SCENA.: qp, Hikaru Sawada, Shoko Miyazaki, Sanami Yukawa
GALLERY HAYASHI + ART BRIDGE: Midori Arai, Mio Ito, Mutiara Riswari
Gallery Yukihira: Kyaraai, Gekoru, Takumi Saito, Samehoshi, Fumina Tsutsui, Hamada Mugi
TAKU SOMETANI GALLERY: Shiori Ichikawa, Saki Kitamura, Hinako Suda, Yudai Takeuchi, Honami Matsu
biscuit gallery: Mizuki Ashikawa, Yoko fujiwara, Suzuka Yagi, Taro Yamada
myheirloom: Kizuki, Kana Nakamura, Rio Harada
Minnano Gallery: Masaki Okuten, Hyeongki Kim, Keita Sagaki, Yoichiro Nishimura, Masaya Yoshioka
MEDEL GALLERY SHU: Miyu Kanai, Mio Kasai, Ruriko Taguchi
WHAT CAFE: Atsushi Adachi, Abby, Kouseki Ono, Masaomi Kato, Cream Ecoes, Airi Sugiyama, Kohei Hanawa, Maki Garcia, Shotaro Murakami
Official website: https://cafe.warehouseofart.org/exhibition/what-cafe-exhibition-vol-45-on-paper-art-and-print-market
Artwork by Mayumi Tsuzuki
Artwork by Saki Maruyama
Artwork by qp
Artwork by Mutiara Riswari
Artwork by Takumi Saito
Artwork by Hinako Suda
Artwork by Suzuka Yagi
Artwork by Kana Nakamura
Artwork by Keita Sagaki
Artwork by Miyu Kanai
Artwork by Cream Ecoes
[About WHAT CAFE]
A space to exhibit and sell artworks by up-and coming artists in Japan. It boasts 800 square meters of luminous, expansive floor space. Works on display are constantly updated––a year-round flow of beauty and cool from the new pantheon of creative visual geniuses. This maximizes the opportunities for artists to be seen, be loved, and sell their work. We hold workshops, events, and meet-ups related to the exhibitions, so you can dive deep and meet like-minded art lovers. It’s a space to experience art with all five senses while enjoying a meal and drinks.
https://cafe.warehouseofart.org