Gallery – Contemporary Art Space Osaka: Dane Ash Designer

Contemporary Art Space Osaka or CASO as it is known is one of Japan’s largest art spaces. A restored warehouse building with masses of space and high ceilings, the gallery provides the perfect place for large scale paintings and installation. Definitely worth the train ride out to Osaka harbor. There are currently two exhibitions on show. One is by a collective of local artists. I spoke with Arimichi Iwasawa, one of the artists about their approach. He said they approach painting in a different way. Usually group exhibitions are collaborated after the work has been produced. He said they have a systematic approach where by a space is chosen and the artists plan their work as a group.

I got down to Elixir cafe for an Osaka design and arts networking event. FLAG Osaka, a free gallery and exhibition listing, had its launch party and there was a nice turnout. The publication features current information about exhibitions around Osaka and some profiles of local artists and events.The good spots are flagged on the map for you to easily find. Pick it up in cafes and galleries around Osaka. I am sure many people interested in Japan design and art will find this useful as it is often hard to find English information about art in Kansai.