KOHEI NAWA

As part of Osaka Art & Design 2025, a citywide initiative celebrating creativity through encounters with art and design across the city, we are pleased to present the special exhibition CAPS 2025 at Takashimaya Osaka in Osaka, Japan.

Organized in collaboration with the Graduate School of Kyoto University of the Arts, this exhibition highlights the innovative educational framework of its Contemporary Art Practice Program. Featuring works by faculty members, alumni, and current students who are actively contributing to today’s art scene, CAPS 2025 presents a vibrant showcase of contemporary artistic expression. The exhibition spans a wide range of media—from painting and sculpture to craft, video, and installation—highlighting the diversity and dynamism of emerging artistic voices. A series of artist-led workshops will also take place throughout the exhibition period.

Sandwich, the creative platform founded by Kohei Nawa, was responsible for the overall exhibition design. Nawa himself will present two major sculptural works, “Swell-Tiger” and “Swell-Deer,” on the first-floor stage. Additionally, Sandwich will present its latest publication, “ONIDAIMYO The Echoes of KYOTO,” an art book exploring the layered cultural landscape of Kyoto. The book will be available for purchase at the 7th floor event space, where buyers will receive a complimentary, custom-sized tote bag (the number is limited).

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◼︎About CAPS
Launched in the spring of 2025, CAPS is a dynamic initiative centered around the Contemporary Art Practice Program at the Graduate School of Kyoto University of the Arts. The name CAPS reflects both the plural nature of its activities and the concept of an open, experimental studio environment. Positioning art education as alive, socially engaged experiment, CAPS encompasses a broad range of creative endeavors which extend beyond the traditional academic framework—such as exhibition planning, art production, and curatorial practice. These initiatives reflect the program’s commitment to fostering experimental, interdisciplinary, and outward-looking approaches to contemporary art.
As part of this vision, Sandwich Inc. designed and renovated the on-campus studio space, creating an environment that supports both production and exhibition functions.
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Exhibition Period: May 28 (Wed) - June 10 (Tue), 2025
*7th floor venue is closed on June 9 (Mon)
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 20:00
*7th floor open 10:00 - 19:00; Closes at 18:00 on June 9
Venue: Takashimaya Osaka
[1F] Stage, Good Shock Place / [2F] International Boutique Special Area / [3F & 6F] Rose Patio / [7F] Special Event Hall
5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-8510, Japan

Organized by: CAPS Organizing Committee | Osaka Takashimaya | OAC CORPORATION | Yamanaka Suplex
Supported by: ONIDAIMYO | ULTRA FACTORY | Kyoto University of the Arts | HOTEL ANTEROOM KYOTO | Marihiko Hara
Exhibition Design: Sandwich Inc.

CAPS 2025