ARTIST-MADE. PERSONALLY CHOSEN.
Bring an artist’s handwork into your home.
Hand-built porcelain by Taiwanese ceramic artist ASPURECERAMICS. Explore three finished tea works through original photographs, dimensions and delivery details. From JPY 29,800, including shipping, tracking and transit insurance to Japan.
OUR VISION
ARTISTS WITHOUT COMPROMISE.
We believe artists should be able to reach new audiences without losing what makes their work their own.
Japan Art Unseen exists to build lasting connections between artists and new markets — from Japan to the world, and from the world to Japan.
We respect each artist’s creative identity, working methods and pace. Our role is not simply to sell works, but to help create opportunities that can continue beyond a single project.
アーティストが、自分らしさを失うことなく、新しい市場へ進める世界を。
JAUは、日本の才能を世界へ、世界の才能を日本へつなぎ、一度きりの販売ではなく、その先へ続く出会いと市場をつくります。
JAPAN → WORLD
Japanese Artists to the World
We discover distinctive Japanese artists and makers and create opportunities to introduce their work to audiences beyond Japan.
WORLD → JAPAN
International Artists to Japan
We collaborate with independent artists and makers from around the world to introduce selected works and Japan-exclusive projects to Japanese audiences.
CURATED PROJECTS & LIMITED EDITIONS
Rather than simply importing or exporting products, JAU develops story-led collaborations with artists.
Selected projects may include Japan-exclusive designs, limited editions, made-to-order works and crowdfunding launches.
Our goal is to introduce each artist’s work, process and story in a way that respects their creative identity while opening access to new audiences.
Curatorial Vision
We bridge the gap between emerging Japanese talent and global collectors. Our mission is to introduce the world to the quiet, sophisticated power of contemporary Japanese aesthetics.
THE COMPANY BEHIND JAU
JAU IS NEW. THE COMPANY BEHIND IT IS NOT.
Japan Art Unseen is operated by Blue Seagull Co., Ltd., an Osaka-based Japanese company with established operating businesses in hospitality and food service.
HOSPITALITY — SHIRAHAMA, WAKAYAMA
Blue Seagull operates hospitality businesses in Shirahama, one of Japan's leading seaside destinations. Our experience includes accommodation operations and serving domestic and international guests.
Facilities:
Enalee Beach Villa
Ms White Beach Resort
REI GARDEN RESORT
Shirara Terrace
FOOD & RESTAURANT BUSINESS — OSAKA
Blue Seagull operates RAMEN.R restaurant locations in Osaka. Our physical restaurant operations demonstrate the established business infrastructure behind the newly launched Japan Art Unseen project.
Osaka Venues:
RAMEN.R Nagai – 4-2-28-102 Nagai, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-0003, Japan
RAMEN.R Namba – 5-17-18 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005, Japan
OPERATING COMPANY
Blue Seagull Co., Ltd.
4-4-131 Toneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan
Japan Art Unseen
info@japanartunseen.com
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
For artists, makers and creative partners interested in collaborating with Japan Art Unseen.