A solo exhibition titled "Invisible Forms" opens at Ginza Mitsukoshi from January 14, 2026, showcasing the work of contemporary artist GOSHOW, who has a background in calligraphy. The exhibition features 43 new pieces themed around invisible presences—such as island voices and self-contours—visualized through a painterly approach. Visitors can experience new possibilities in calligraphy through expressions that evoke the presence of things unseen.
Exhibition Details: "Invisible Forms"
Exhibition Overview
- Period: January 14 (Wed) to January 19 (Mon), 2026 *Final day closes at 5:00 PM
- Venue: Ginza Mitsukoshi Main Building 7F Gallery
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Closed: None
- *Operating hours and closed days follow the store's schedule.
- Address: 4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 1-minute walk from Ginza Station, 5-minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station, 2-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station, 9-minute walk from Yurakucho Station
Talk Events
January 14 (Wed) 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
GOSHOW × ART TRAVELER Mayu Kusaya × For Be Art Business Advisor Sho Kataoka
A talk session themed "Until GOSHOW's Time Becomes Art."
January 17 (Sat) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
GOSHOW × For Be Art Business Advisor Sho Kataoka
A talk session discussing the artworks.
- Capacity: 20 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis
- Participation: Guests wishing to participate should line up in front of the 7F Gallery 5 minutes before the start time on each day.
- *Subject to change. Please note.
- *Seating is not provided.
About GOSHOW
Calligrapher and contemporary artist. Having practiced calligraphy since childhood, GOSHOW holds a strong sense of mission to transform calligraphy from something "culturally preserved" into something "artistically defending Japan." He continues to pursue a style unconstrained by existing frameworks.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artist_goshow/
Mayu Kusaya
Representative of grams Inc. Founder of ART TRAVELER. Established "ART TRAVELER" based on her art experiences in Japan and abroad, operating a community of over 300 members. She continues to create spaces that gently connect artistic expression with society.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/may_ugram/
Sho Kataoka
Representative of Embedded Blue Inc., Producer / For Be Art Business Advisor. Engaged in business development in the art field under the theme of "continuously creating cultural richness." He aims to realize a society where "creativity drives the economy" through art.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embedded_blue_inc
Artist Profile
GOSHOW
Calligrapher and contemporary artist.
Engaging sincerely with the context of art history, GOSHOW creates works utilizing his background, uniquely blended ink, and subtractive techniques (wiping, erasing, scraping). His work also reflects his aesthetic sense of "the coexistence of opposing dualities"—such as Japanese spirituality represented by "wabi-sabi," "black and white," "natural beauty and artificial beauty," and "analog and digital"—making these features characteristic of GOSHOW's art.
In recent years, GOSHOW has actively collaborated with companies, been featured in "Forbes JAPAN," and delivered works to Michelin-listed establishments, expanding his activities across borders. With numerous awards both domestically and internationally, he has received high acclaim from various quarters.
"I hope you can feel new possibilities in contemporary calligraphy. Through this exhibition, I wish for connections that transcend language and borders to be born."
Awards
- 2024: "ART SHODO PLUS" Excellence Award
- 2023: Recommended by Minoru Shimizu at "KYOTO SHODO SHOW"
- 2023: Takamatsu City Cultural Encouragement Award
- 2023: "UNKNOWN ASIA 2023" Jury Award
- 2023: "Independent Tokyo 2023" Special Jury Award
- 2023: "ART SHODO TRIAL" Excellence Award
- 2023: Selected for "Le Salon," the world's oldest public exhibition
- 2022: "100 People 10" Nomura Securities AWARD
- 2022: "Salon de Art Japone 2022" Grand Prix
- 2022: "Independent Tokyo 2022" Special Jury Award
- Many other awards
Media
- 2025: Featured in "Safari Lounge"
- 2025: Featured in "NHK National News"
- 2023: Featured in "Bijutsu Techo"
- 2023: Featured in "Forbes JAPAN"
- 2023: Appeared in Kagawa Prefecture tourism promotion Web CM
- Many other media appearances
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artist_goshow/
Website: https://goshow.jp/
Organizer & Supporter
For Be Art
For Be Art, operated by Yonden Business Co., Ltd., serves as a co-creation platform between art and businesses, providing multi-faceted production support and opportunity creation so that artists can focus on their creative work with peace of mind. The project aims to realize a healthy cycle where the creation of cultural value and economic viability coexist. For Be Art also manages the operations of this solo exhibition.
Official website: https://www.for-be-art.com
Embedded Blue Inc.
Specializing in project design that connects art and society, Embedded Blue develops businesses centered on artist support, corporate cultural arts activity support, and art project planning for public spaces. The company handles a wide range of activities from creation to business development in a unique style of co-creation with artists.
Official website: https://www.embeddedblue.com/
