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Original Artwork dedecated for Takayama Inari Shrine
The ceremonial transfer of the enshrined deity and the completion ceremony of the newly constructed shrine were held at Takayama Inari Shrine (Minato City, Tokyo). On this occasion, an original artwork created by Setsuo Kano was formally dedicated to the shrine.
Message from Fenollosa Family
We have received messages from The Fenollosa Family and Jon Keenan, Director of Colby-Sawyer College (NH, USA), who visited the atelier last month. Message from the Fenollosa Family Message from Jon Keenan
Dedication of a Newly Commissioned Artwork to Takayama Inari Shrine
Takayama Inari Shrine, located in Takanawa near Shinagawa Station, has recently completed relocation work as part of the area’s redevelopment project.To commemorate this new chapter, a newly commissioned artwork by Setsuo Kano will be dedicated to the shrine.
Visit of the Fenollosa Family to the Atelier
Ernest Fenollosa (1853–1908) is widely recognized as a key figure who helped elevate the international appreciation of Japanese art. After arriving in Japan in the early Meiji period, he developed a deep fascination with Japanese aesthetics at a time of rapid Westernization. His dedicated efforts in the research, preservation, and advocacy of Japanese art left […]
A New Installment Featuring Yoshihito Okinaga Has Been Published on Diamond Online
A new installment of the series “Top Business Leaders and Art Thinking” is now available on Diamond Online. It features Dr. Yoshihito Okinaga, Chairman and President of Teikyo University, who shares his philosophy on education. https://diamond.jp/articles/-/373567 （Japanese text only）
A new article on WWD JAPAN Web
A new article on WWD JAPAN about SETSUO KANO has been published. (Japanese text only)
Exhibited at AFAF2025
SETSUO KANO's artworks were exhibited at Art Fair Asia Fukuoka 2025 in Fukuoka. (supported by Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores Inc.) https://artfair.asia/en/
Solo Exhibition in the heart of Tokyo
Over the past few years, solo exhibitions have primarily been held in the Kansai region, including Kyoto and Osaka. This time, we are pleased to announce that, at long last, an exhibition will be held in the heart of Tokyo. Over 50 works, including past masterpieces, will be exhibited, with a focus on the latest […]
A New Article Featuring Hiroshi Osaki Has Been Published on Diamond Online
A new article of the series “Top Business Leaders and Art Thinking” is now available on Diamond Online. It features Mr. Hiroshi Osaki, former president of Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., and he shares his thoughts in it why SETSUO KANO’s works attract him and the nature of creativity. Be sure to check it out! https://diamond.jp/articles/-/368683(Japanese only)
Exhibit in the State Guest House of EXPO 2025
"Tsuta no Karamaru" by SETSUO KANO has been selected as one of Japan’s representative art pieces to be exhibited at the State Guest House of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025. The State Guest House serves as the official venue for welcoming distinguished guests and dignitaries, including monarchs, presidents, and ambassadors from around the world during the Expo. […]