YOD Gallery
Yodo Gallery was founded in 1960 by Yasuko Kotani, former Managing Director of Osaka Formes Gallery, which introduced Japanese audiences to Fauvism, the École de Paris, and Surrealist European artists. After the war, Kotani significantly contributed to the development of Osaka’s local and international art scenes, notably by organizing the city’s first solo exhibitions for Joan Miró and André Derain.
In 2008, YOD Gallery was established as Yodo Gallery’s contemporary art branch, with the mission of presenting new artistic values and expressions both to and from Japan. It has since supported local art scenes and emerging artists working with new media such as video, photography, and installation.
In 2020, YOD Editions was launched, focusing on cutting-edge young artists, street art, and edition works, promoting art mainly through digital platforms to enhance accessibility and inclusivity. Two years later, YOD TOKYO opened in Omotesando, hosting curated exhibitions and developing apparel pop-ups merging art and fashion.
In 2024, YOD Gallery inaugurated its new space at TERRADA ART COMPLEX in Tennozu, Tokyo. Continuing its 16-year legacy, the gallery reflects on the contemporary art landscape while remaining rooted in art history, showcasing artists and works that blend tradition and experimentation.