2026.06.09

VOL. 456

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	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.43 | Group Exhibition ¡ÈGeneric Foods¡É by shiraki, ZENZABURO, Tamaki Miyase, and Momo Matsuno
	A Humorous Exploration of Our Relationship with Food ADF (Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present the 43rd edition of its ¡ÈADF Art Gallery Project,¡É the four-person exhibition Generic Foods by shiraki, ZENZABURO, Tamaki Miyase, and Momo Matsuno, at GARDE Gallery in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, from June 5 to June 19, 2026. The opening reception will be held on Friday, June 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us. Image: Momo Matsuno ¡ÈFruits¡É 926¡ß726 Tile, MDF, Wood

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	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.44 | WAKANA Solo Exhibition ¡Èi c m y¡É
	ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present "i c m y," a solo exhibition by artist WAKANA, as the 44th installment of the ADF Art Gallery Project. The exhibition features new works that explore the intersection of time and emotion through the distances and overlapping relationships between balloons.

Event&Project
	Chicago Build 2026 Returns Bigger Than Ever - The Midwest¡Çs Leading Construction & Design Show
	Chicago Build 2026, the Midwest¡Çs largest construction and design show, will take place at McCormick Place in Chicago on October 28–29, 2026. The event is expected to welcome over 30,000 professionals from the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry, offering a dynamic program including conferences, live demonstrations, and networking events. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) participates in this event as a media partner.

Event&Project
	Experience the Next Generation of Architectural Trends at ¡ÈARCHIDEX 2026¡É
	The international architecture and building event ¡ÈARCHIDEX 2026¡É will be held from 29 July to 1 August 2026 at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will support the event as a media partner.

Trend Reports
	NYC News June 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! In recent years, immersive art in New York City has evolved from simple projection-based experiences into comprehensive productions where sound, spatial design, data, and technology intersect. A symbolic example of this trend is ¡ÈreSOUND,¡É presented at Rockefeller Center. Created by d'strict, the Korean digital art studio, the installation transforms the entire venue into a single experiential environment through the use of sound, light, and vibration. Different creators and production teams are responsible for individual environments, resulting in a multilayered world within a single venue. The exhibition also includes experimental works that translate scientific data into sound, extending its scope into academic and research-based territory. Similar developments can be seen at Hall des Lumières and Mercer Labs. Immersive art is increasingly emerging as a multidisciplinary form of expression involving sound designers, engineers, architects, and researchers. As a leading center of this movement, New York continues to pioneer new frontiers in experiential design.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛSeamless Architecture Explores a Global Shift: a book "Seamless Architecture" by F.A.D.S
	A new book published by Beam Gallery examines the rise of "Seamless Architecture," a design movement that has become increasingly influential in global architecture over the past two decades. Titled Seamless Architecture, the publication documents research and projects developed by Fujiki Studio at Kogakuin University in Tokyo and F.A.D.S, the architectural practice co-founded by Ryumei Fujiki and Yukiko Sato.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛAdding Soul to a Manhattan Loft by BarlisWedlick Architects
	Located in Manhattan¡Çs Chelsea neighborhood, this full-floor loft apartment underwent a comprehensive renovation by BarlisWedlick Architects and interior designer MK Workshop. Home to a family of five, the 409-square-meter residence already offered generous proportions, four bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, and three terraces. Yet despite its size and desirable location, the recently purchased apartment lacked character. Defined by stark white walls and uniform grey millwork, it felt disconnected from the family who would inhabit it.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛParis-Based Japanese Sculptor Eri Maeda Selected for the Inaugural Prix MEREA 2026
	Japanese artist Eri Maeda, based in Paris, has been selected as one of ten artists for the inaugural edition of Prix MEREA 2026, a new French program supporting emerging women artists. This article introduces Maeda¡Çs practice, which explores gender norms and consumer culture, as well as the vision behind this notable new initiative.

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.