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Japanese Starbucks that’s also an art gallery hosts exhibition by painters from Tokyo’s top art school

Starbucks in artsy neighborhood wants to showcase work by local creatives. There are a lot of Starbucks dotting the map of Tokyo, but only one of them is also an art gallery. Back in March, Starbucks Japan opened a new branch in the city’s Yanaka neighborhood, known as an enclave for artists and other creative […]

Japanese Starbucks that’s also an art gallery hosts exhibition by painters from Tokyo’s top art school

A Starbucks branch in Tokyo's Yanaka neighborhood, known for its artistic ambiance, has opened a new art gallery alongside its coffeehouse. The gallery, called Starbucks Cafe and Art Gallery Yanaka Godenzaka, will host its third exhibition, focusing on works by students from Tokyo University of the Arts, one of Japan's top art schools.

The exhibition, titled GABE6 - Drawing as Practice, features eight artists from the university's Department of Oil Painting 6th Laboratory. The exhibition, which is free with the purchase of a Starbucks drink, runs from September 4 to October 12, allowing visitors to enjoy the artistic works and potentially discover new art enthusiasts among the coffee-loving crowd.

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