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Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in June 2025

2025.06.03 up

We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in June 2025. 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.

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ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.33 - Takeshi Sumi Solo Exhibition “concorde”

2025.05.27 up

ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) will present the ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.33 – Takeshi Sumi Solo Exhibition “concorde” at GARDE Gallery.

Dates: Friday, May 30 – Saturday, June 14, 2025
Venue: GARDE Gallery (NBF ALLIANCE Building 4F, 5-2-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Admission: Free

Artwork by Tsuyoshi Sumi Now Available for Purchase
In conjunction with ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.33 “concorde,” a selection of artworks by artist Tsuyoshi Sumi is now available for purchase.
Sumi’s unique approach involves delicate handwork applied to photographs—such as slits and embroidery—bringing invisible sensations and the theme of “harmony” between people and subjects into visual form.

His works go beyond sight to engage the viewer on a physical and emotional level.
In addition to photographic pieces, this exhibition features a wide range of techniques, all created through analog methods that reflect the artist’s physical presence and acceptance of chance.

For more information, please refer to the price list here.

*Access is limited to ADF members only. All works are available in limited quantities and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. For further details, please contact the address listed on the page.

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Dezeen Awards 2025 is Now Accepting Entries

2025.05.23 up

The "Dezeen Awards 2025," organized by the internationally acclaimed architecture and design platform Dezeen, is now accepting entries. The deadline for applications is 5th June 2025. Dezeen Awards recognizes outstanding achievements in the fields of architecture, interiors, product design, sustainability, and media. Open to professionals across the globe, the competition welcomes submissions from individuals, studios, and companies of all sizes. This year again, Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is supporting the awards as a media partner.

Final deadline: June 5, 2025

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“ADF Design Award 2025” Excellence Award Winner - Interview with Sofia Fors

2025.04.08 up

Hosted by NPO Aoyama Design Forum(ADF), the "ADF Design Award 2025" has chosen Sofia Fors's work as the Excellence Award in the Education & Sports Category. Here is an interview article with Fors (Fors Arkitekter) to introduce the award-winning work and the story behind the designing process.

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Art Gallery/Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in April 2025

2025.04.07 up

We feature the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in April 2025. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information, such as the works on display. Before your visit, please check each museum's official website for the most up-to-date opening hours.We feature the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in April 2025. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information, such as the works on display. Before your visit, please check each museum's official website for the most up-to-date opening hours.

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“ADF Design Award 2025” Grand Prize Award Winner; Interview with International architects group

2025.04.01 up

Hosted by NPO Aoyama Design Forum(ADF), the "ADF Design Award 2025" has chosen an international architects group's work as the Grand Prize Award in the Cultural Architecture Category. Here is an interview article with the group: Boris Bežan (BAX studio), Mara Partida (Mendoza Partida studio). Hector Mendoza (Mendoza Partida studio), Maria Mestres  (Mestres Wåge architects), and Magnus Wåge (Mestres Wåge architects), to introduce the award-winning work and the story behind the designing process.

Image: ボリス・ベジャン / Boris Bežan (BAX studio)、マラ・パルティーダ / Mara Partida (Mendoza Partida studio)、ヘクトル・メンドーサ / Hector Mendoza (Mendoza Partida studio) 、マリア・メストレス / Maria Mestres (Mestres Wåge architects)、マグヌス・ヴォーゲ / Magnus Wåge (Mestres Wåge architects)

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[Deadline Approaching] ASA Experimental Design Competition 2025

2025.04.01 up

The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA), Thailand, invites architects, designers, students, and creative minds from around the world to take part in the ASA Experimental Design Competition 2025. The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) continues to sponsor this award as a partner in 2025.


Deadline: April 9, 2025 (by 11:59:59 PM Thailand time)
Register now: http://www.asacompetition.com/en

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ADFが山形県置賜地域の3市町村と「タビイコフォトコン置賜さくら回廊」を開催

2025.03.24 up

NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) is launching the "Tabiiko Photo Contest: Okitama Sakura Corridor" on Instagram to showcase the charm of the Okitama region in Yamagata Prefecture. This contest is a collaboration between ADF’s travel resource search site “Tabiiko” and the three local governments of Nanyo City, Nagai City, and Shirataka Town.

(This link will take you to the Japanese page.)

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“ADF Design Award 2025” winners and award-winning works

2025.03.12 up

NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF), a non-profit organization, announced the results of the judging for the "ADF Design Award 2025", an award for architects from around the world, and has decided on the Grand Prize-winning work and the Category Excellence Award. The Grand Prize went to Boris Bežan (BAX studio), Mara Partida (Mendoza Partida studio). Hector Mendoza (Mendoza Partida studio, Maria Mestres  (Mestres Wåge architects), and Magnus Wåge (Mestres Wåge architects). The Excellence Award went to Sofia Fors (Fors Arkitekter) and Fernando Menis. Congratulations to all the winners.

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WA Awards 10+5+X 50th Cycle Now Open for Entries

2025.02.25 up

WA Awards 10+5+X 50th Cycle Now Open for Entries
The 50th cycle of the WA Awards 10+5+X is now accepting entries. The submission deadline is March 31, 2025, at 23:59 GMT +0. Architects, architectural firms, interior designers, interior design firms, and students of architecture and interior design are all encouraged to participate. This is a special opportunity to present exceptional architectural and design projects on an international platform. ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is proud to support the WA Awards as a media partner.

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The New York Build Expo 2025

2025.01.27 up

The New York Build Expo 2025, the largest construction and design show for New York and the Tri-State region, will be held on March 12-13, 2025 at the Javits Center, New York City. Officially supported by the State of New York, this premier event draws over 40,000 registered visitors and showcases the industry's latest innovations.

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GARDE will open a new art gallery “GoCA by Garde” in New York City

2025.01.20 up

On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, interior design company GARDE will open a new art gallery in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, "GoCA (Gallery of Contemporary Art) by Garde," on January 30, 2025. 2,400 square feet of space," GoCA by Garde" will serve as a base for promoting Japanese and Asian artists to the U.S. and the world through a diverse range of contemporary artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics.

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ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.31 Eri Uemura Solo Exhibition “Picking up My Bones”

2025.01.14 up

ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present "Picking up My Bones" as the ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.31, featuring the solo exhibition of artist Eri Uemura that uses motifs of the wild, the body, and time and space to present emotions and impulses that oscillate on the borderline between these elements. The exhibition will be held from January 24 (Fri.) to February 7 (Fri.), 2025.

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Art Gallery/Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in January 2025

2025.01.07 up

We feature the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in January 2025. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information, such as the works on display. Before your visit, please check each museum's website for the current opening hours.

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ADF Award Winner at MIID REKA Awards 2024

2024.12.10 up

The Malaysian Interior Designers Association (MIID), the representative body of the Malaysian interior design industry, has announced the winners of the MIID REKA Awards 2024. Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) has been supporting this award since 2018, as a corporate partner. This year’s winner of the ADF Special Award in the Hospitality category is Else Kuala Lumpur, a stunning project by Ar.IDr Adela Nathalie Nuraini Askandar, showcasing an innovative transformation of the historic Lee Rubber Building into a tranquil urban retreat.

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