Voices
21 July［2025］
Tadao Ando
More than two decades ago, Tadao Ando became involved in the development of Umeda’s Umekita district. Now, in the spring and summer of 2025, the renowned architect—who also oversaw the design of VS.—returns to this space to present a long-awaited solo exhibition. Known for his dialogue with nature, Ando offers new insights from a freshly born green space at the heart of the city. As Osaka buzzes with anticipation for its first World Expo in half a century, Ando’s gaze is already fixed firmly on the future.
Other VOICES
2月17日［2025］
Kensho Tambara vs. Toshihiro Okitsu
The exhibition that will kick off 2025 is the “Building Glasses, Town Glasses Exhibition” by Takenaka Corporation, a leading general construction company in Japan. The aim was to hold an exhibition that would “broadly communicate the appeal of architecture and urban development, and foster the next generation of architectural talent”
9月26日［2024］
Daito Manabe
On September 6, 2024, a completely new cultural installation, “VS.”, was born. The opening exhibition is “Continuum Resonance” by Manabe Daito. Who is Manabe Daito？Moreover, what is he aiming for through VS.? We interviewed him on the opening day.
08.08 [2024]
Takuya Nomura
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Kenichiro Yamamura
Located directly in front of JR Osaka Station—the largest terminal in western Japan—“Grand Green Osaka” is set to begin welcoming visitors this fall ahead of its full opening. At the heart of its expansive urban park lies a new cultural platform: VS. What exactly is VS.? By exploring the thoughts and perspectives of the people involved in this place, we aim to uncover the significance, social role, and future vision of this new cultural entity.
CURRENT SHOW
August 30 – September 27［2025］
In 2025, as the World Expo returns to Osaka, we ask:might we pass on the inspiration that once stirred the young Sakamoto—to a new generation of creators—through the platform of sakamotocommon? With this in mind, we begin our project from “VS.
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