YAYAYasue Kobe 日本語

Tokyo Exhibition · 2026

POLARPASSION

19—23 September

Gallery Dojunkai · Omotesando

Polar Passion artwork with king penguins, glacial blue and vermilion
Discover the exhibition
The exhibition01

Where ice meets fire.

The Arctic and Antarctica are the two most extreme regions on Earth, yet they are fundamentally different worlds. The Arctic is an ocean surrounded by land, while Antarctica is a vast continent encircled by the sea. Each has evolved its own remarkable landscapes and wildlife—from polar bears and musk oxen in the north to penguins, seals, and abundant marine life in the south.

Inspired by firsthand journeys to both polar regions, Polar Passion celebrates their beauty while reflecting on their fragility. As these remote environments change rapidly, the exhibition invites viewers to appreciate the unique ecosystems of the poles and consider the deep connection between their future and our own.

Selected works02

A journey through the polar world.

Nature’s Fridge
01Nature’s Fridge
Gentoo Couple
02Gentoo Couple
Glacial Blue
03Glacial Blue
Polar Peace
04Polar Peace
Humpback Whale
05Humpback Whale
Motherly Love
06Motherly Love
Polar Passion exhibition poster
Visit03

Polar Passion Tokyo 2026

Dates
September 19 (Sat)—23 (Wed), 2026
Hours
11:00—19:00Last day until 15:00
Admission
Free
Artist attendance
The artist will be present during the exhibition.Hours to be confirmed
Venue
Gallery DojunkaiOmotesando Hills, Dojunkan 2F4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
YAYA / Yasue Kobe
The artist04

YAYAYasue Kobe

YAYA (Yasue Kobe) is a Japanese contemporary artist based in Monaco and a graduate of New York University's Studio Art program. Inspired by expeditions to the Arctic, Antarctica, and other remote regions of the world, she explores the relationship between nature and life through her art. Her major series include Cat's Talk, A Tribute to Haruki Murakami, The Planets (created in collaboration with JAXA), and Polar Passion. Her work has been exhibited internationally.

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