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Taizo and others

Shining individuality! The world of passionate artists ~An art exhibition to touch your senses~

dates
Wednesday, May 27th - Monday, June 1st
hours
10:00-20:00
The venue closes at 5:00 PM on the final day.
location
Kintetsu Department Store Main Store Abeno Harukas, Wing Building, 9th Floor Event Hall
A joint exhibition by artists with disabilities, connecting welfare and society through art. Featuring Yoshimoto comedian and artist Taizo, as well as Aju, Tomozo, the internationally acclaimed Yamanami Kobo from Shiga, the disability facility Light, and artists belonging to the artist production company Abeille. Works born from free thinking unconstrained by preconceived notions and overwhelming creativity vividly adorn the venue.

Artist / Brand

Taizo

Comedian and artist. A graduate of Osaka NSC's 11th class and former member of Yoshimoto Shinkigeki. He creates colorful paintings with the concept of bringing smiles to people's faces. He was appointed as a local ambassador for Kanonji City in 2013 and as an ambassador for arts and culture for people with disabilities in Osaka Prefecture in 2017. Currently, he has publicly revealed that he has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and is actively working as a symbolic figure connecting welfare and art, sublimating his unique characteristics into one-of-a-kind expression.

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Gallery

Kintetsu Department Store Main Store Abeno Harukas

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1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka, Japan

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