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The Architizer’s 15th A+Awards Calls for Entries 2026.10.13 up Architizer, the world's largest online platform for architecture, has announced the official opening of the 15th Annual Architizer A+Awards, honoring the year's best buildings and spaces. Entries submitted through the dedicated website by October 23, 2026, are eligible for Early Bird Pricing. NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) proudly supports the A+Awards as a media partner of Architizer.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in October 2026 2026.10.05 up We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in October 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.

Chicago Build 2026 Show Preview Now Available - October - at McCormick Place 2026.10.05 up Chicago Build 2026 will take place on October 28–29, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Ahead of the event, the official Show Preview is now available, offering a first look at the exhibitors, conference sessions and activities planned for the two-day show. Bringing together 350+ exhibitors and 450+ speakers, the event features nine conference tracks, AIA CES workshops, networking events and more. Professionals from construction, architecture, design, real estate and the wider built environment will have opportunities to discover new ideas and connect with industry peers.

ADF Design Award 2027 First Round of Jurors Announced 2026.09.29 up The Aoyama Design Forum (ADF), a non-profit organization, is proud to unveil the first round of jurors for the 17th annual ADF Design Award 2027, an international design competition hosted by ADF. This year, the panel once again features distinguished figures from the global architecture and design community. The six confirmed jurors are as follows.

Call For Entries ”ADF Design Award 2027″ 2026.09.08 up Opportunity to Present Your Work with the World NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF), a non-profit organization, is pleased to announce the ADF Design Award 2027, the 17th annual international design award organized by ADF. Award submissions will be accepted from Monday, August 17, 2026, to Friday, December 18, 2026 (JST). There will be a Grand Prize of US$10,000 and two Awards of Excellence of US$5,000 from all categories, for approximately US$20,000 in total prize money. The ADF Design Award is an excellent opportunity to showcase your design work to the world.

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.48 | Yukie Osa Solo Exhibition “Being Here, Being There” 2026.08.31 up ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) presents artist Yukie Osa's solo exhibition "Being Here, Being There" as the 48th edition of the "ADF Art Gallery Project" from September 1 to October 7, 2026, at GARDE Gallery in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. Osa, an artist who travels around the world while depicting the two sides of everyday life, presents works under the theme "Being Here, Being There." A reception will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and everyone is welcome to attend.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in August 2026 2026.08.03 up We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in August 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.

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.45 | Artist Takeshi Sumi "Rhythm wears Life" Workshop 2026.07.14 up As a special event related to the ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.45 exhibition Rhythm wears Life, artist Takeshi Sumi will host two hands-on workshops. The exhibition features works that combine photography with physical techniques such as embroidery and slits, expressing new forms of beauty and the continuity of life beyond the boundaries of a photograph. These workshops offer participants a rare opportunity to experience the artist's creative process firsthand while gaining a deeper understanding of the concepts behind the exhibition.

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.45 | Artist Takeshi Sumi Solo Exhibition “Rhythm wears Life” 2026.06.30 up ADF(Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present the 45th edition of its “ADF Art Gallery Project,” featuring "Rhythm wears Life," a solo exhibition by artist Takeshi Sumi, at GARDE Gallery from July 10 to July 29, 2026. The opening reception will be held on Friday, July 10, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please feel free to join us.

Art Gallery / Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in June 2026 2026.06.08 up We present the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in June 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.

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.43 | Group Exhibition “Generic Foods” by shiraki, ZENZABURO, Tamaki Miyase, and Momo Matsuno 2026.06.02 up 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.

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.43 | Group Exhibition “Generic Foods” by shiraki, ZENZABURO, Tamaki Miyase, and Momo Matsuno 2026.05.19 up A Humorous Exploration of Our Relationship with Food ADF (Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present the 43rd edition of its “ADF Art Gallery Project,” 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 “Fruits” 926×726 Tile, MDF, Wood

ADF Art Gallery Project Vol.42 | Tokyo Design Academy 2026 Graduation Exhibition 2026.04.28 up Tokyo Design Academy 2026 Graduation Exhibition ADF (NPO Aoyama Design Forum) is pleased to present "Tokyo Design Academy 2026 Graduation Exhibition", the 42nd exhibition of the "ADF Art Gallery Project" by Tokyo Design Academy, from May 8 to May 28, 2026, at GARDE Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo.

ADF × GARDE Joint Exhibition during “Milan Design Week 2026” 2026.04.14 up The NPO Aoyama Design Forum (ADF) will present the “ADF Design Award 2026” exhibition during Milan Design Week 2026, one of the world’s largest design events, held from April 20 to April 26, 2026, at the GARDE Milan showroom. The award-winning works will also be presented during the same period.

Experience the Next Generation of Architectural Trends at “ARCHIDEX 2026” 2026.04.13 up The international architecture and building event “ARCHIDEX 2026” 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.

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