commune

We are having an exhibition of French artist Antwan Horfee; “Colleczone” starting on 3rd March Sat in commemoration of the launch of his newest zine published by commune Press.

＊Opening : 3/3 (fri) 6-8pm
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We will host a pop-up of Goldwin’s new collection “Alpine Codex Group” – a collaboration between Utah based design studio Actual Source and Japanese artist Shinknownsuke, who have both closely worked with commune, from 27th to 29th Jan.
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We are having a pop-up event with artists/VJ unit onnacodomo and ceramic artist Matka, “VIEW OF SILENCE”. Their new collaboration works featuring incense holder will be shown at the event.

onnacodomo + MATKA POP UP EVENT “VIEW OF SILENCE”
21st(Sat) Jan, 2023 – 22th(Sun) Jan, 2023

onnacodomo
instagram : @onnacodomo

MATKA
instagram : @momomatka

We are having a pop-up event with Shanghai-based photo publisher; Same Paper. Their latest publications and products will be presented during the pop-up. Please come and shop!

POP-UP STORE 上海 to 东京
23rd(Fri) Dec, 2022 – 20th(Fri) Jan, 2023

About Same Paper & Amateur
Same Paper is a Shanghai-based creative studio founded in 2013, focusing on art book publishing. Started from 2013, Same Paper keep introducing their favorite publishers, publications, artists’ projects via digital media and physical experiences to international young audiences.
Established in 2017, Amateur is Same Paper’s apparel project to create garment based on the form of publishing.
samepaper.com
instagram : @samepaper

We are having an exhibition of Japanese illustrator/graphic designer Saki Obata; “Records of the Seasons 2” starting on 26th Nov Sat.

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We are joining Offprint Paris 2022 with Our friend Same Paper. (It’s our first time to participate in the art book fair in France!) We are showing commune Press’s titles as well as our new titles. We are looking forward to seeing you all at our commune booth. Nous vous attendons nombreux sur notre stand “commune”.

Offprint Paris
10th(Thur) – 13th(Sun) November 2022

at Pavillon de l’Arsenal
Venue: 21, Boulevard Morland 75004 Paris

Thursday 10 Nov: 17.00 – 21.00
Friday 11 Nov: 11.00 – 19.00
Saturday 12 Nov: 11.00 – 19.00
Sunday 13 Nov: 11.00 – 19.00

More info : www.instagram.com/offprint_projects

We commune will be participating in Tokyo Art Book Fair 2022 on 27th(thur)〜30th(sun) in Oct. We are launching new book there. We are looking forward to seeing you all at the fair!
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We commune will be participating in The NY Art Book Fair 2022 on 14th(fri)〜16th(sun) in Oct. We are launching new zine and exclusive items there. We are looking forward to seeing you all at the fair!
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We are having an exhibition of Minneapolis based artist Nick Dahlen;”Student of Life” starting on 8th Sat Oct.

＊Opening reception : 10/8(sat) 6-9pm
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We are having an exhibition of L.A. based photographer/artist Colin Sussingham; “BE L’EAU” starting on 16th Fri Sep in commemoration of the launch of his newest book co-published by commune Press and FRIEND EDITIONS.

＊Opening reception : 9/16(fri) 6-9pm
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We are having an exhibition of Tokyo based artist, Shinknownsuke; “Opaque Matters” starting on 27th Aug Sat.
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We are having a mini show of U.S. based artist and founder of “bfgf” Lilian Martinez; “PAPAYA EVERYDAY” starting on 23rd July Sat.
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We commune will be participating in SF Art Book Fair 2022 on 15th(fri)〜17th(sun) in July. We are launching new zines there. We are looking forward to seeing you all at our commune booth at the fair!
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We are having an exhibition of LA based photographer/artist Dan Monick; “Fantasy Hours” starting on 10th June Friday.
＊Opening Reception : 6/4 FRI 6-8pm
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We are having an exhibition of Japanese illustrator/graphic designer Saki Obata; “DAWN 2” starting on 28th May Sat.
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We are having a special hands-on event of N.Y. based photographer Chad Moore, starting on 21st Sat May.
Opening Night: 21st May (sat) : 18:00 ‒ 20:00 [ more info ]

We are having an exhibition of Pittsburgh based photographer Jake Reinhart; “Laurel Mountain Laurel” starting on 8th Apr Fri.
Opening reception: 8th Apr (fri) : 18:00 ‒ 20:00 [ more info ]

We are having an exhibition of Danish playing card brand ANYONE starting on 18th Fri Mar in commemoration of the launch of the collaboration deck of cards “DEFENCELESS” with U.S. artist Tim Lahan. ＊The opening day; 18th (Friday), the gallery will be open from 17:00 to 20:00 by time reservation system. [ more info ]

We are having an exhibition of LA based photographer Kovi Konowiecki ; “and in its place, another” co-presented with Salt and Pepper, starting on 25th Feb, Fri.
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We are having an exhibition of NY based artist Lina Sun Park and photographer David Brandon Geeting; “A Spell Too Far” co-presented with Shanghai-based creative studio Same Paper, starting on 22nd Jan, Sat.
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We are presenting a special market event with Midori-so called “Legit Market” on 5th(sat) & 6th(sun), inviting amazing artists and independent shops.
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We are having an ARCHIVE EXHIBITION at Midori-So Bakuroyokoyama gallery, to celebrate their new space in Bakuroyokoyama opening.
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We are having a seasonal prints exhibition of Japanese illustrator/graphic designer, Saki Obata starting on 8th Jan Sat.
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Japanese artists, Shun Okada and Yusuke Abe; “Unfathomed Depth” starting on 6th Nov Sat.
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We will participate in TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR 2021 and release 4 new zines(+tape) from our publishing label “commune Press”. We are looking forward to seeing you all at our commune booth!
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We are having an exhibition of San Francisco artist/photographer Ward Long; “Summer Sublet” starting on 24th Sep Fri.
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We are having a launch event of exclusive items of “Mister”; beloved character made by Shinknownsuke from 31st(Sat) July.
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We are having an exhibition of artists/VJ unit onnacodomo and ceramic artist Matka; “THE” starting on 10th July sat. Come to enjoy their lovely works.
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We are having an exhibition of Tokyo based Japanese artist Shun Okada;”under/stand” starting on 28th Fri May.
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We are having an exhibition of U.S. based photographer Colin Sussingham, starting on 8th Sat May in commemoration of the launch of his newest book “Disappear Into Earth” published by stacks.
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We are having a graphic T-shirts exhibition “CAUSE AND EFFECT“CHAPTER 01” by D.O.X., an Japanese artist in Tokyo, Japan.
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We are having a print exhibition “BALCONY / COCO / INTERIOR ARCHIVE / BLUE / PAJAMA” by Lilian Martinez, an artist living in California, U.S. who is founder of the brand bfgf, starting on 10th(Sat) Apr.
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We are having a print exhibition by Ed Davis(Brain Dead), an artist living in Melbourne starting on 13th(Sat) Mar.
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We are participating in “BOOKED: 2021 Art Book Pop-Ups” in Hong Kong. Please stop by our table!
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We are having a exhibition of Japanese artist, Shun Okada ; “SUNA ARASHI” starting on 20th(Fri) Nov.
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We are having a launch event of photo book “Still Live” published by Same Paper, Shanghai based independent publisher & studio on 14th(Sat) & 15th(Sun) in Nov.
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We are having a POP-UP SHOW of “ARTIST SUSHI YUNOMI” in collaboration with the ceramic brand “BARBAR” (MARUHIRO) of Nagasaki’s craft “Hasami ware” and 5 artists who are active in Japan and overseas from 10/2 (Friday).
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We are having a exhibition of Japanese artist/graphic designer, Shinknownsuke ; “Unexpected Twist” starting on 17th(Fri) July. We are also launching new print works and several new products on the occasion of the show.
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We are having a special pop-up event with Tokyo-based vintage store; Paletown and US-based artist B.Thom Stevenson this weekend 11th(sat)/12th(sun) July.
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As the government terminated the statement of emergency on 25 May, Gallery/shop commune will be reopened from on 6th June Sat.
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We are having a exhibition of Japanese artist/graphic designer, Saki Obata ; “Each Life” starting on 6th(Sat) June. We are also launching new book and several new products on the occasion of the show.
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In commemoration of the release of the second edition of “WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE” by Japanese artist ancco, we are launching the “STAY POSITIVE” campaign: [ more info ]

Gallery commune and shop will be temporarily closed from today 31st March for the time being in order to do our part to help reduce the movement of people and halt the spread of COVID-19. [ more info ]

We are having a exhibition of L.A. based artist, Jesse Michaels ; “War and Crime” starting on 28th(Fri) Feb. We are also launching new books and several new products on the occasion of the show. Come to see Jesse’s stunning exhibition at gallery commune.
Opening Reception : 28th Feb FRI 7-9PM. ＊Jesse will be attending as well. [ more info ]

We are having a launch exhibition of World Magazine isuue#1 published by Cekai; a creative association in Tokyo, starting on 24th Fri Jan.
Opening Reception: 24th Jan, Fri : 7 – 9pm
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We are having Chad Moore signing his photo book, “Situation Relation” at gallery commune on this Thursday 19th Dec. Come hang with us! [ more info ]

We are having an exhibition of Danish playing card brand ANYONE starting on 14th Sat Dec in commemoration of the launch of the collaboration deck of cards “KIND TIME” with Japanese artist FACE.
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We are having a launch event of Ed Davis(Brain Dead)’s “ARTIFICIAL ARTIFACT VOL.6” SPECIAL BOX SET at 6-9 PM on 10th Tue, Dec. Ed will join the event from Melbourne and do signing if you already have Book ver of it. Come grab one! [ more info ]

We are having an exhibition of artists/VJ unit onnacodomo and ceramic artist Matka; “Inconvenient Days” starting on 30th Tue Nov. Come to enjoy their playful works.
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We are having an exhibition of NY based artist Andy Mister ; “Discrete Series” starting on 12th Tue Nov in commemoration of the launch of his newest book “Distorted Ghosts”.
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