(Tokyo, Japan) WHAT MUSEUM is the museum of contemporary art and architecture operated by Warehouse TERRADA in Tokyo. Its new exhibition, “Reborn –Artists Weaving Life–,” is on view until July 6th (Sun), 2025. This exhibition delves into the themes of “coexistence with nature” and “the journey of life,” showcasing 70 works by six contemporary artists.
(Image Above)WHAT MUSEUM Exhibition View, “Reborn –Artists Weaving Life–,” Photo by Keizo KIOKU
In Japan, people have long cherished living in harmony with nature, embracing its beauty and power with deep reverence. Seasonal transitions and natural rhythms are intricately woven into daily life and culture, shaping Japan’s distinctive aesthetic.
This exhibition highlights the deep connection with nature that, though gradually fading in modern times, has been carefully passed on through daily life. It introduces six artists who incorporate this relationship into their creative practices, offering a visual exploration of the journey of life. They engage sincerely with the materials they encounter, such as driftwood, used cardboard, and animal glue obtained through hunting, creating works through an ongoing dialogue with these materials. While each piece carries its own unique expression, together they guide visitors toward a shared contemplation. At a time of growing concerns over environmental destruction and climate change, this exhibition encourages a reconsideration of humanity’s relationship with nature through these works, offering an opportunity to reflect on daily lives and actions.
[Overview of the Exhibition]
Title: Reborn –Artists Weaving Life–
Dates: April 26th (Sat) – July 6th (Sun), 2025
Venue: WHAT MUSEUM (Warehouse TERRADA G Building, 2-6-10 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002)
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Admission until 5:00 PM)
Closed on: Mondays (but open when Monday is a public holiday, then closed the following Tuesday)
Admission: Adults 1,500 yen / University or vocational college students 800 yen / Students under high school age Free / Exhibition Passport 2,500 yen (Unlimited entry during the exhibition)
Organizing and Planning: WHAT MUSEUM
Endorsement: Shinagawa City and Shinagawa City Board of Education
Supervision: Kei Tatejima (Head Curator at the Sato Museum of Art / Art Critic)
URL: https://what.warehouseofart.org/en/exhibitions/reborn-3
[Exhibiting artists] (in alphabetical order)
Haruhi Hokari
Haruhi Hokari was born in 1990 in Aichi Prefecture. She dismantles and reconstructs the paintings she has created, transforming them into new forms. This act challenges conventional notions of art and can be seen as a process of artistic recycling.
WHAT MUSEUM Exhibition View, “Reborn –Artists Weaving Life–,” Photo by Keizo KIOKU
Tatsuya Miyakawa
Tatsuya Miyakawa was born in 1961 in Gifu Prefecture. He creates sculpture works, utilizing trees that have been felled but were left unused as lumber.
With over 30 years of experience in arts education, his pursuit of creation imbues a supple gentleness and beauty.
WHAT MUSEUM Exhibition View, “Reborn –Artists Weaving Life–,” Photo by Keizo KIOKU
Norihisa Mizuta
Norihisa Mizuta was born in 1977 in Tokyo. Utilizing driftwood and discarded furniture, he strives to leave them as untouched as possible, allowing their natural beauty to shine through. His approach is nothing less than the creation of new value.
WHAT MUSEUM Exhibition View, “Reborn –Artists Weaving Life–,” Photo by Keizo KIOKU
Aoi Nagasawa
Aoi Nagasawa was born in 1994 in Akita Prefecture. She is deeply drawn to the Matagi culture, particularly the hunting traditions of northeastern Japan, and has obtained a hunting license herself. With great respect for the lives of creatures, utilizing every part without waste, and connecting them to other lives, this act embodies a fundamental cycle that has been passed down through the ages.
WHAT MUSEUM Exhibition View, “Reborn –Artists Weaving Life–,” Photo by Keizo KIOKU
Hatsune Suzuki
Hatsune Suzuki was born in 1995 in Kanagawa Prefecture. She creates two-dimensional artworks, utilizing natural materials and plants she has cultivated herself. By re-experiencing traditional materials and handcrafting techniques that have been passed down through generations, she explores the origins of contemporary creation.
WHAT MUSEUM Exhibition View, “Reborn –Artists Weaving Life–,” Photo by Keizo KIOKU
Taki Tamada
Taki Tamada was born in 1983 in Hyogo Prefecture. Skillfully employing used cardboard, she creates three-dimensional works that uniquely capture the beauty and essence of living creatures. She also shares her original technique, which maximizes the potential of cardboard, in the field of art education.
WHAT MUSEUM Exhibition View, “Reborn –Artists Weaving Life–,” Photo by Keizo KIOKU
[Audio Guides]
By downloading the official WHAT MUSEUM app, visitors can use the audio guide when visiting the museum. (Free)
[About WHAT MUSEUM] https://what.warehouseofart.org
WHAT MUSEUM, operated by Warehouse TERRADA, is a unique museum that only a warehouse company could create—transforming warehouse space into a place for encountering contemporary art and architecture. The name of WHAT (WAREHOUSE OF ART TERRADA) implies the cultural value which is gleaming quietly in the warehouse, and the museum exhibits two- and three-dimensional works as well as architectural models, photographs, films, literature and installations. By showcasing artworks entrusted to Warehouse TERRADA by collectors and artists, the museum bridges artwork storage, exhibition, and engagement. Moreover, as a hub of the international art district, Tennoz, Tokyo, it serves as a nucleus for the local art community, bringing art and culture from the warehouse space to the world.
[About Warehouse TERRADA]
Established in 1950 and located in Tennoz, Tokyo, Warehouse TERRADA has developed dedicated storage services for highly specialized items such as artworks, wine, media, and confidential documents. In particular, the art storage service, first launched in 1975, has expanded into artwork restoration, transportation, exhibitions, and other related solutions, all available in one-stop. In 2014, we began operating a bonded warehouse for artworks. In 2022, we launched a new space that functions as a permanent gallery venue allowing for viewings, storage, and more under bonded conditions, aiming to further invigorate art distribution. We also operate art studios available for rent and host the TERRADA ART AWARD, supporting emerging artists. These initiatives earned us the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award in 2018. In recent years, Warehouse TERRADA has opened several facilities that promote art and culture, including the museum of contemporary art and architecture WHAT MUSEUM, art gallery cafe WHAT CAFE, art materials lab PIGMENT TOKYO and TERRADA ART COMPLEX, one of Japan’s largest gallery complexes. Through these broad-ranging art industry operations, and as a leading company in the Japanese art world, we provide services that contribute to revitalizing the art market and developing Tennoz into the world’s most exciting art capital.
Company name: Warehouse TERRADA 
Representative: President & CEO, Kohei Terada
Address: 2-6-10 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Foundation: October 1950
URL: https://www.terrada.co.jp/en
[Inquiries for the exhibition and WHAT MUSEUM]
Warehouse TERRADA WHAT MUSEUM Team E-MAIL: info.what@terrada.co.jp