KOCHI 東風 is a cultural and artistic hub centered on contemporary art, located in a corner of Maruyama Park beside Yasaka Shrine, in the eastern part of Gion, Kyoto.

Grounded in respect for the culture and aesthetics passed down in Kyoto, it connects contemporary art, architecture, the garden, light, and dialogue between people as one cultural experience.

What we value is not limited to exhibiting artworks. We seek to convey with care not only the works themselves, but also the ideas and contexts behind them and the artists’ perspectives, creating a place where each visitor can engage with the works through their own sensibility and where new discoveries and conversations can emerge.

Gallery KOCHI will introduce artists active in Japan, China, Korea, and beyond, and will present exhibitions unconstrained by genre, spanning painting, sculpture, installation, and more.

The adjoining Salon KOCHI brings together the garden, architecture, Japanese culture, and contemporary art from a broader perspective, presenting exhibitions and cultural programs that invite visitors to experience the space itself.

Gallery KOCHI and Salon KOCHI.
Through these two distinct spaces, we create a cultural and artistic experience that encompasses not only viewing artworks, but also being present in the place, looking out over the garden, speaking with others, and spending time there.

From Kyoto to Asia, and onward to the world.

Rather than reproducing tradition as it is, KOCHI 東風 seeks to carry its essential aesthetics into the present and give rise to a new cultural wind.

Operated by AND ART株式会社
Through exhibition planning, collaboration with artists and galleries, public relations, and management of the space, the company is responsible for developing and communicating KOCHI’s cultural value.