2026.02.10

VOL. 440

Trend Reports
	Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in February 2026
	We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in February 2026. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information such as the works on display. Please check the website of each museum for current opening hours before visiting.

Award&Competition
	WA Awards 53rd Cycle is Accepting Entries
	World Architecture Community presents the 53rd cycle of online architecture awards WA Awards 10+5+X, renowned for its commitment to inclusivity. This is an open invitation for architects, interior designers, and students from around the globe to showcase their talent. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will support the WA Awards as a media partner. Deadline: Feb 23, 2026

ADF gallery
	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.37 | Isana Shinomiya Solo Exhibition ¡ÈThings That Will One Day Be Scorched and Shine¡É
	ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present ¡ÈThings That Will One Day Be Scorched and Shine,¡É the 37th exhibition of the ¡ÈADF Art Gallery Project¡É by artist Isana Shinomiya, from 7 to 21 February 2026 at GARDE Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo. An opening party will be held on Friday, 6 February from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Award&Competition
	The Architizer¡Çs 14th A+Awards Calls for Entries
	Crafting The Next Era Of Architecture Architizer, the largest online platform for architecture, announces the official opening of the 14th Annual Architizer A+Awards, honoring the year¡Çs best buildings and spaces. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) proudly supports the A+Awards as a media partner of Architizer. Imaqge: CENTRE FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH & COMPETITIVENESS FOR TAPMI by The Purple Ink Studio Photo credit: Suryan//Dang

Trend Reports
	Paris News February 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! In December 2025, the Halle de l¡ÇArsenal Biltoki food court opened in Rueil-Malmaison, west of Paris. A former NATO facility has been transformed into a vibrant ¡Ègathering place for food.¡É The interior feels expansive, thanks to its high ceilings and exposed truss structure, while the interplay of concrete, steel, and polished floors preserves the building¡Çs industrial character and introduces a sense of warmth. That same month, the Île-de-France region welcomed its first urban cable car system, Câble C1. Connecting Créteil and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, the approximately 4.5-kilometer route is designed to integrate seamlessly into the urban landscape while clearly expressing only its essential functions. The project is drawing attention as a symbol of new possibilities for urban mobility and sustainable transportation.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛArtistic Apartment for a Successful Lady by Alexander Tischler LLC
	Designed by Alexander Tischler LLC, this 113-square-meter, two-bedroom apartment in Yekaterinburg was created for a successful businesswoman seeking a home defined by iconic contemporary design and strong emotional impact. Conceived as both a personal retreat and a statement setting for hosting family and friends, the project transforms a standard residential layout into a richly layered, art-driven interior.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛEri Maeda¡Çs Solo Exhibition ¡ÈCome Meet the Monsters¡É at TRIQUETRA
	In February 2026, Paris-based Japanese artist Eri Maeda will present her solo exhibition Come Meet the Monsters in Paris. The exhibition features a series of hand-built ceramic creatures that exist between object and body, evoking both sculptural forms and character-like presences. Humorous yet subtly unsettling, the works invite viewers to sense a quiet shift within familiar shapes and textures. Rather than portraying monsters as external threats, Maeda presents them as embodiments of emotions shaped by shame, taboo, and internalized social norms. Awkward or even unsettling at first glance, these creatures function as guardians of what is usually hidden or suppressed within us. The exhibition unfolds across three spaces—an entrance, an office, and a beauty room—each symbolizing environments governed by social expectations and self-discipline. By placing her monsters within these settings, Maeda gently questions contemporary values surrounding productivity, appearance, and self-management. In the basement, the artist reinterprets the Japanese purification ritual Wakuguri through an immersive installation using curtains instead of a traditional hoop. Passing through the space alongside a monster¡Çs outstretched hand becomes a symbolic act of release and reflection. Through sculpture, space, and shared experience, Come Meet the Monsters invites visitors to encounter vulnerability not as weakness, but as a quiet source of resilience.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛRenovating and Residing in Affordable Properties in Japan Part 19
	In this article, Akihiro Yamamoto examines the challenges of converting existing houses in Japan into accommodation facilities. He explains how renovation projects are shaped by a complex overlap of accommodation-related laws, building regulations, and fire safety requirements. Focusing on older properties, Yamamoto highlights the issue of nonconforming buildings and the high costs that can arise when renovations trigger the need to comply with current building standards. The article also outlines key considerations such as guest room requirements, soundproofing, water and electrical systems, and fire safety measures. By offering a clear overview rather than prescriptive solutions, this piece helps readers understand the importance of careful planning, professional consultation, and community awareness when adapting traditional housing for modern accommodation use.

Service
	ADF Supports CSR Project
	Awards are an option that is still not widely available in Japan. Let's be among the first to discover and develop new and fresh talent. Incorporating "awards" as part of CSR activities into your corporate strategy can significantly increase your company's visibility in the public eye. The word "awards" is in common use worldwide, and your awards business will be recognized as a cultural and social contribution activity. ADF supports your awards program and accelerates your cultural and social contribution activities and branding. There are awards that can only be provided by ADF, which has many connections around the world.