ART EXHIBITION: LOTTA “DOWN THE ALLEYWAY”
Barneys Japan Co., Ltd. will be holding "DOWN THE ALLEYWAY," a solo exhibition by LOTTA, a contemporary artist garnering attention for his work that combines the nostalgia of old cartoons with the sensibility of modern street art, at the B1 Stage of Barneys New York Ginza Flagship Store from Wednesday, February 25th to Sunday, March 15th.
LOTTA's works, which feature expressive depictions of characters including his original ghost cat "SOCKS" against monochrome backgrounds that evoke the feeling of moonlight, stimulate the viewer's imagination and create a unique art story in their mind. In addition to the exhibition and sale of all new works created specifically for this solo exhibition, LOTTA's giclee works and plate and mug sets will also be available for sale in limited quantities.
Please take advantage of this special opportunity to experience Lotta's gentle worldview by visiting Barneys New York Ginza flagship store.
[LOTTA's comment]
"DOWN THE ALLEYWAY"
Back alleys are exciting. They're dim even during the day, and it feels like something unseen is lurking there.
Graffiti marks left on the walls, tagging, sticky stickers and flyers…
When I imagine who painted it and when, and who left it behind, I feel like I can see the history and character of a complete stranger.
This exhibition will showcase seven new works that focus on these back alleys and make extensive use of spray paint.
Recently, with the development of cleaner cities, there are fewer and fewer back alleys like this.
Of course, that's not a bad thing, but I feel like it's a little less interesting, so I hope that this time, as art, I can convey at least a little of the charm of the back alleys. – LOTTA
Event period and store
Period: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 to Sunday, March 15, 2026
Location: Barneys New York Ginza Main Store B1 Event Stage
How to sell your work
All artwork and merchandise will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you would like to purchase an artwork, please speak to a member of staff in the store.
*Please note that the event content may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
*We also accept shipping overseas.
*Purchased items are scheduled to be shipped from late March onwards.
Contact Us
Barneys New York
TEL: 050-3615-3600 (Reception hours: 11:00-19:00 / except January 1st)
LOTTA
Born in 1993, LOTTA was a self-taught artist who began working full-time as an artist in Tokyo in 2017. He initially used ink painting techniques, but now mainly produces line drawings and acrylic paintings. His works, centered around SOCKS, an original ghost cat character created in 2020, embody the stories of the characters that live in LOTTA's mind, and at times even serve as self-portraits that project LOTTA himself.
Major solo exhibitions
2025
the GALLERY OMOTESANDO "Welcome to my Dream", Tokyo
2024
"Between Dream and Reality," Kanazawa
Gallery Room A "ANIMA", Tokyo "Wisper" LIBERTY, Miyazaki
333Gallery “Socks the Ghost cat”, Taipei Takeshi Shibuya “LOTTA LOVE”, Tokyo
BARNEYS NEW YORK
Barneys New York was founded in 1923 by Barney Pressman on 17th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan, and currently operates nine stores in Japan, including its flagship store in Ginza, Roppongi, Yokohama, Kobe, and Fukuoka, as well as outlets, as well as an online store. The store primarily carries men's and women's clothing, accessories, and shoes, but also a wide range of other categories, including tableware and skincare, and is made up of both original brands and designer brands from Europe, the United States, and Japan. Displays, customer service, and communication all come together to provide customers with a space where they can make new discoveries and enjoy shopping.
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[Barneys Japan Co., Ltd.] Press Release
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