Previous production scene
Ogikubo Three Gardens (Suginami Ward, Tokyo) will host an "Artist-in-Residence" from January 17 (Saturday) to February 11 (Wednesday, holiday), 2026. This marks the first time the Ogikubo Three Gardens has undertaken such a program.
What is Artist-in-Residence?
Artist-in-Residence is a cultural program where artists stay in a location different from their usual environment and conduct research, creation, and presentation while cherishing the relationship with the place's nature, history, and people.
How to Enjoy the Ogikubo Three Gardens Artist-in-Residence
・Production takes place in an environment rich in history, culture, and greenery at the Ogikubo Three Gardens.
・Visitors can observe the production process and participate in related events such as workshops.
・We value not only the "finished work" but also the "production process." The time when the artist is in contemplation is also an important part of the production - listening, sensing the atmosphere. Please experience the "sounds" in this space.
Artist Introduction
Kaoru Shibuta
An artist who depicts sounds and the presence of nature as colors and forms
≪Career≫ Born in Hokkaido in 1980.
Graduated from Pan Make-up School in 2000 and Kanebo Make-up Institute in 2003.
Has presented work at Espronceda Center for Art & Technology Barcelona, Santa Monica Art Center (CASM), National Centre for Contemporary Arts Russia (NCCA), ART:1 NEW MUSEUM (Jakarta), European Cultural Centre (Venice), Shioe Museum of Art Takamatsu, and others.
≪Major Awards≫ 2023 JK-G Competition Grand Prize (Seoul)
2021 13th Paper Art Festival Grand Prize (Shizuoka)
2019 14th Arte Laguna Prize (Venice), and others
Production Period at Ogikubo Three Gardens
January 17 (Saturday) to February 11 (Wednesday, holiday), 2026
※January 15 (Thursday) and 16 (Friday) are preparation days
※Closed every Wednesday (Ogikubo Three Gardens closed day) + February 9 (Monday)
Production Location
Tekigaiso Annex Building Japanese Room 2
※Visitors can view from the Annex Building Japanese Room 3 side.
※The artist may be absent from the production location for interviews and breaks while drawing inspiration from the Ogikubo Three Gardens (Tekigaiso Park, Otaguro Park, Kadokawa Garden).
Related Events
As production progresses, updates will be shared on the Ogikubo Three Gardens official website and Tekigaiso's official Instagram.
The completed works will be unveiled at various locations throughout the Ogikubo Three Gardens in March.
Enjoy this special experience of following the artist's process of sensing the atmosphere of Suginami and Ogikubo and transforming it into art.
Tekigaiso Park
167-0051 2-43-36 Ogikubo, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Admission: Adults 300 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students 150 yen (Free for preschool children)
