2026.03.24

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	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.40 | SAKI CHIARA Solo Exhibition ¡ÈHOLD THE UNIVERSE IN YOUR HEART - DOUDEMOYOI -¡É
	ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present "HOLD THE UNIVERSE IN YOUR HEART - DOUDEMOYOI -", the 40th exhibition of the "ADF Art Gallery Project" by SAKI CHIARA, from April 3 to April 15, 2026, at GARDE Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo.

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	ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.39 | Rin Ito Solo Exhibition ¡ÈDepth¡É
	ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present "Depth", the 39th exhibition of the "ADF Art Gallery Project" by Rin Ito, from 17 to 31 March 2026 at GARDE Gallery at Omotesando, Tokyo.

Event&Project
	ARCHIDEX 2026 to Take Place in July at MITEC, Marking Its 25th Edition
	ARCHIDEX, Asia¡Çs Leading Architecture Business Event, will return from 29 July to 1 August 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. Celebrating its 25th edition under the theme ¡ÈThe Bold Future¡É, ARCHIDEX 2026 will be fully consolidated at MITEC, offering an expanded and integrated platform for innovation, collaboration and business across the built environment sector. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will support the ARCHIDEX 2026 as a media partner. ARCHIDEX 2026 INFO Date: 29 July – 1 August 2026 Venue: Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur

Trend Reports
	Paris News March 2026
	We have received a new report supported by GARDE! In June 2025, the Grand Palais reopened following extensive renovations. Its new space, Palais des enfants, designed for children ages 2 to 10 and their caregivers, has drawn considerable attention. Blending art and science, it invites visitors to experience the beauty of light and space while discovering the joy of learning and creativity. In October 2025, Maison Nespresso Marais, Nespresso¡Çs first concept store, opened in the Marais district of Paris. The space reimagines coffee culture as something to be experienced, not just consumed. Visitors can explore exhibitions, watch baristas grind beans on-site, and enjoy signature drinks and pastries developed in collaboration with pastry chefs. ?

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	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛKinetic Sculpture in Nebraska by NEON: Chorus Ventus
	A plant-inspired kinetic sculpture titled Chorus Ventus has been installed as the centerpiece of the newly redeveloped Children¡Çs Garden at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska. Created by the art and design studio NEON, the installation combines movement, sound, and landscape design to create an interactive landmark that can also be seen from nearby Interstate 80.

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	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛA Group Exhibition "Held Within" at GR Gallery
	Held Within is a group exhibition at GR Gallery in New York by four artists—Kenta Kawabata, Kevin Yu, Miho Ichise, and Peter Opheim—whose work explores the quiet sense of wonder that can be found in everyday life, for March 28 to May 2, 2026. Through distinct visual approaches, each artist transforms ordinary objects, fleeting moments, and familiar scenes into images that suggest deeper meaning and emotional resonance. The exhibition presents medium-format paintings on canvas and wood panel created specifically for this occasion.

Trend Reports
	¡ÚADF Web Magazine¡ÛFuture Snack Design | Food Design Competition by Desall
	Desall launches ¡ÈFuture Snack Design¡É an international design competition developed in collaboration with a leading company in the food and beverage sector. The initiative invites creatives to submit innovative snack concepts, either sweet or savory, aimed at a young consumer audience aged between 15 and 40. Participants are asked to design not only the food product itself but also its branding, including naming, visual identity, and packaging. The goal is to create a coherent and distinctive system capable of standing out for personality, contemporary relevance, and overall consumption experience.

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	ADF Art Gallery Project-Would you exhibit your works for free?
	Omotesando has a renowned reputation as a source of innovative art. The artworks are exhibited in our gallery in a great place where people with a deep understanding of art.

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.