An exhibition dedicated to the work of artist Kondoh Akino (近藤聡乃), titled 「近藤聡乃 夢のタイトル KONDOH Akino: Naming a Dream」, will be held at the Ota City Museum of Art and Library in Gunma Prefecture from November 21, 2026 to January 24, 2027. The centerpiece of the show is the world premiere of 「呼ばれたことのない名前」(A Name Never Called), Kondoh’s first new animation in 15 years.
About Kondoh Akino
Based in New York City, Kondoh Akino works across contemporary art, manga, and essay writing. She is best known for the manga series A子さんの恋人 (A-ko’s Boyfriend) and ニューヨークで考え中 (Thinking About It in New York).
What to Expect
- World premiere screening of the new animation 「呼ばれたことのない名前」
- An extensive collection of sketches and drawings created during the animation production process
- Original artwork from ニューヨークで考え中
- Text and illustrations written directly onto the museum walls by Kondoh herself
Opening Day Talk Event and Signing
On the opening day (November 21, 2026), Kondoh will host a talk event and signing session, discussing her work and the themes behind the exhibition. Attendance is free but limited to 50 people. Applications open on August 15 at 10:00 a.m. via the museum’s official website. If applications exceed capacity, winners will be selected by lottery.
Artist’s Statement
Eighteen years ago, I dreamed I gave birth to a child. I gave the child a name, and then I woke up. Since then, I have kept thinking about that child — a child who has never been born, yet who seems to truly exist because she has a name. It sounds like something out of a dream, but come to think of it, perhaps what I have been doing in my creative work all along is slowly converting such elusive things into words and images. She has never been called by her name, yet that child is now eighteen years old. It must be about time to give this long dream a title.
— Kondoh Akino
Exhibition Details
- Dates: Saturday, November 21, 2026 – Sunday, January 24, 2027
- Venue: Ota City Museum of Art and Library, Gunma Prefecture
- Hours: 10:00–18:00 (last entry to galleries at 17:30)
- Closed: Mondays (except November 23 and January 11, which are public holidays), November 24–25, December 22, December 29–January 3, and January 12
- Admission: ¥500 (¥400 concession)
An official exhibition catalogue incorporating installation views is also planned for publication around January 2027.
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