Unknown Kawaii Sofubi Exhibition
アンノウン・カワイイ・ソフビ展
A Harajuku gallery presents sofubi works by Japanese and international artists exploring subtle cuteness through soft vinyl sculpture and limited-edition goods.
〒 150-0001How to get there
原宿Chiyoda Line · Fukutoshin Line · Yamanote Line5 min walk from the station
SOMSOC GALLERY in Harajuku, Tokyo will host the Unknown Kawaii Sofubi Exhibition, presenting a unique exploration of “unknown cuteness” through soft vinyl (sofubi) art. This exhibition brings together sofubi artists from Japan and abroad, inviting visitors into a world that is charming, strange, and difficult to define.
The exhibition focuses on sofubi works that emphasize subtle cuteness. Rather than traditional or nostalgic interpretations, participating artists use sofubi as a medium to express personal worlds, emotions, and imaginative creatures that feel alive in their own way.
Participating artists include Dian (静電場朔), Kazumitsu Akamatsu (Marmit), Hong Kong-based duo Ouch & Oops!!, Manju, AMA, Akudamakin Factory, Peach Hell Momoo, Ofuton Tengoku, Somiji, and more. Each artist contributes works that reflect a distinct sense of character, texture, and presence - blending softness with individuality.
On display are one-of-a-kind sofubi pieces available exclusively at the exhibition, alongside limited-edition original goods such as glow-in-the-dark keychains and stickers. Selected artworks will be sold via a lottery system, with applications accepted both in-store and through SOMSOC GALLERY’s official online shop.
SOMSOC GALLERY serves as both an artist gallery and select shop, acting as a creative hub that connects artists’ inner worlds with the real space of pop culture. Through the Unknown Kawaii Sofubi Exhibition, the gallery invites visitors to slow down, look closely, and discover a form of cuteness that cannot be easily named - but is unmistakably felt.
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