{"id":115709,"date":"2026-06-03T12:02:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T03:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.ginza.kokosil.net\/en\/?p=115709"},"modified":"2026-06-03T12:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T03:02:29","slug":"transforming-slums-into-sustainable-towns-an-art-exhibition-by-artist-shingo-nagasaka-who-transforms-waste-dumped-by-developed-countries-into-works-that-save-developing-countries-will-be-held-at-ba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home.ginza.kokosil.net\/en\/archives\/115709","title":{"rendered":"Transforming slums into sustainable towns: An art exhibition by artist Shingo Nagasaka, who transforms waste dumped by developed countries into works that save developing countries, will be held at Barneys New York Ginza flagship store."},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

ART EXHIBITION: NAGASAKA MAGO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Barneys Japan Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting and selling art works by artist Shingo Nagasaka, who continues to create art using discarded electronic devices from developed countries, including Japan, from Wednesday, June 10, 2026 to Wednesday, June 24, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

In 2017, Mr. Nagasaka visited Agbogbloshie, a slum in Ghana known as one of the world's largest "electronics graveyards," and met people who made a living by burning discarded electronics from developed countries. This encounter sparked his creative activities, transforming waste into art. He advocates "sustainable capitalism," a new form of capitalism where economy, culture, and environment develop in a cyclical manner, and continues his work to transform the slum into a sustainable town. Furthermore, the proceeds from his artwork are used to build local recycling plants and promote environmentally friendly agriculture and EV businesses, contributing to the development of Ghana and creating a better future for the region.<\/p>\n

During the exhibition period, a lineup of Nagasaka's new works for 2026, centered around "The Moon," one of his representative works, will be on display. On Saturday, June 13th, Nagasaka will visit the Ginza flagship store to hold a talk show where he will share information about his new works and his own vision for the future.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Example of work<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

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Title: FULL MOON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Materials: Echizen washi paper, ink, gold and silver pigment, Swarovski crystals, acrylic
Size: H120cm x W120cm
Price: \u00a58,800,000 (tax included) *Framing fee included<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Title: FULL MOON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Materials: Echizen washi paper, ink, gold and silver pigment, Swarovski crystals, acrylic
Size: H120cm x W120cm
Price: \u00a58,800,000 (tax included) *Framing fee included<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Title: FULL MOON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Materials: Echizen washi paper, ink, gold and silver pigment, Swarovski crystals, acrylic
Size: H57cm x W57cm
Price: \u00a52,750,000 (tax included) *Framing fee included<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Title: FULL MOON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Materials: Echizen washi paper, ink, gold and silver pigment, Swarovski crystals, acrylic
Size: H57cm x W57cm
Price: \u00a52,200,000 (tax included) *Framing fee included<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Title: Transporter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Material: Oil on canvas
Size: H76cm x W76cm
Price: \u00a52,750,000 (tax included) *Framing fee not included<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Title: The black star on 24 seasons<\/strong><\/p>\n

Material: Acryl and e-waste on canvas
Size: H30cm x W40cm
Price: \u00a5770,000 (tax included) *Framing fee not included<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Title: Living things<\/strong><\/p>\n

Material: Acryl and e-waste on canvas
Size: H20cm x W20cm
Price: \u00a5770,000 (tax included) *Framing fee not included<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Title: Living things<\/strong><\/p>\n

Material: Acryl and e-waste on canvas
Size: H25cm x W25cm
Price: \u00a5770,000 (tax included) *Framing fee not included<\/p>\n

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Event Date and Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u25b6Period
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026
\u25b6Location: UNION SQUARE, 1F, Barneys New York Ginza Main Store (Kojun Building, 6-8-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Nagasaka's Talk Show<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – Barneys New York Ginza Main Store *Event details and visit schedule are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Contact Information<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Barneys New York
TEL 050-3615-3600 (Reception hours: 11:00 – 19:00 \/ Excluding January 1st)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Shingo Nagasaka<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
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Koutarou Washizaki (hannah)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Born in Fukui Prefecture in 1984. In 2017, he visited Agbogbloshie, a slum in Ghana, and met people who make a living by burning electronic devices discarded by developed countries. Since then, he has been creating artwork from waste materials, and using the proceeds to build a recycling plant in the area, as well as developing businesses such as environmentally friendly agriculture and electric vehicles. He advocates for "sustainable capitalism," a new capitalist system where economy, culture, and environment (social contribution) are in a virtuous cycle, and continues to work energetically every day to transform the slum into a sustainable town. He also established MAGO MOTORS Ltd. in Ghana, which currently employs 102 people (as of May 2026). In 2022, he held his first solo museum exhibition at the Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo. He received the 51st Best Dresser Award (Academic and Cultural Category). At the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo, he will exhibit his work "Middle Jellyfish 'Umitsuki'" (Sea Moon), which is made from recycled plastic bottles. In October of the same year, he will hold a homecoming solo exhibition at the Fukui Kanazu Creative Forest Museum. From May 30th to June 28th, 2026, his work will be exhibited at the Bentley Tokyo showroom, an authorized dealer of the British luxury car brand Bentley.<\/p>\n

Official website : https:\/\/magogallery.online<\/a>
Official Instagram : https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nagasakamago<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

BARNEYS NEW YORK<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Barneys New York was founded in 1923 by Barney Pressman at 17th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Currently, in Japan, it operates a total of nine stores, including its flagship store in Ginza, Roppongi, Yokohama, Kobe, and Fukuoka, as well as outlet stores, and an online store. It offers a wide range of categories, mainly men's and women's clothing, accessories, and shoes, but also including tableware and skincare. The products consist of original brands as well as designer brands from Europe, the United States, and Japan. The displays, customer service, and communication are integrated to provide customers with a space where they can discover new things and enjoy shopping.<\/p>\n

Official website : https:\/\/www.barneys.co.jp<\/a>
Official Instagram : https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/barneysjapan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

[From Barneys Japan Co., Ltd. press release]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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