We are pleased to announce that the Goryokaku Tower Collection “Soetsu Ueki Gallery,” a permanent exhibition space featuring works by Hakodate-born painter Soetsu Ueki, known for his unique paintings themed around kappa, is now open to the public.

2026 Spring Exhibition
“Drafts, Sketches, and Wildflower Studies”

Exhibition Period:
February 21, 2026 (Sat) – May 22, 2026 (Fri)

This exhibition will showcase preliminary drawings, sketches, and paper fragments related to Ueki’s creative process—materials usually not presented as completed works. These include color studies, notes on lighting, and other handwritten annotations that reveal the artist’s methods and way of thinking.

Hours

9:00–18:00
Free admission / Please feel free to enter.
※ Food and drinks are not allowed inside the gallery.

Upcoming Exhibition

Summer Exhibition 2026
To Be Announced
Exhibition Period:From May 23, 2026
Details: To Be Announced