Osamu Watanabe, known for his installations and contemporary art pieces using colorful and intricately realistic creams, candies, and fruits, will be holding a solo exhibition titled "Unseen Sweet Nostalgia" at Whitestone Gallery Ginza New Building (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from Friday, February 7, 2025.
■After success overseas, he is finally holding a solo exhibition in Tokyo
Osamu Watanabe has received high praise at exhibitions abroad, including in Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, and Seoul, and is now holding a solo exhibition at Whitestone Gallery Ginza New Building. This exhibition, "Unseen Sweet Nostalgia," is themed around childhood dreams and memories, and presents a sweet worldview with the motifs of "sweets" and "exploring the unknown." The 2m dinosaur work is a masterpiece, deeply attracting viewers as a metaphor symbolizing life and happiness.
In addition, in collaboration with Cafe ema. in Shinjuku and Shibuya, you can enjoy the world of Osamu Watanabe with all five senses through the provision of special sweets produced by Osamu Watanabe, "Blue Nostalgia Croissants," and through the store decorations.
For the latest information, please check the exhibition details page:
https://bit.ly/3PBE6Cz
Exhibition work "Sweet dinosaur -Spinosaurus-"
■ Related events
●Opening reception: Saturday, February 8, 2025, 16:00-18:00
An opening reception will be held to commemorate Osamu Watanabe's solo exhibition.
Anyone is welcome to come.
●Whitestone Gallery x ema. Collaboration During the same period as Osamu Watanabe's solo exhibition "Unseen Sweet Nostalgia" held at Whitestone Gallery Ginza Shinkan, a special collaboration will be realized at Cafe ema. in Shinjuku and Shibuya. During the exhibition, we will be offering "Blue Nostalgia Croissant", a croissant that sublimates Osamu Watanabe's work into a sweet for a limited time. In addition, the stickers and coasters in the ema. store will also be specially designed. The actual works will be exhibited at the Shinjuku store, allowing you to enjoy Osamu Watanabe's world with all your senses.
Period: During the exhibition (February 7th to March 1st)
Menu: "Blue Nostalgia Croissant" supervised by Osamu Watanabe
Store information:
Shinjuku store (1-15-9 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, VINTAGE 7F)
Shibuya store (Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Maruyama-cho 10-11 THE CITY SHIBUYA 8F
"Blue Nostalgia Croissant" produced by Osamu Watanabe
About Osamu Watanabe
Osamu Watanabe is a pioneer who elevated sweets deco to the level of art. He has held solo exhibitions both in Japan and abroad, and his works are housed in many museums, including the Ohara Museum of Art and the Kasama Nichido Museum of Art. He has also made numerous media appearances, including on "Tokyo Kawaii TV" (NHK) and "Tetsuko's Room Special" (TV Asahi).
Official website: http://watanabeosamu.tokyo
■Event Overview
Osamu Watanabe solo exhibition "Unseen Sweet Nostalgia"
Date: February 7th (Friday) – March 1st (Saturday), 2025
Venue: Whitestone Gallery Ginza New Building Business hours: 11:00 – 19:00
Closed: Sundays and Mondays Location: 6-4-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
[Osamu Watanabe Atelier] Press release
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