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+ART×BIZ TALK is an art event hosted by +ART GALLERY (Plus Art Co., Ltd.) with the aim of "bringing art closer to people."
Even those who are not normally involved in contemporary art or have only a shallow knowledge of it can participate.
Due to popular demand, we are now holding the third event.

*This event is being held as part of the "QWS ART PROJECT" initiative run by SHIBUYA QWS and Plus Art Co., Ltd.

Past events, such as "+ART × BIZ TALK," have been held to explore the intersection of art and business, with approximately 30 people participating in each. Artists and businesspeople have had the opportunity to interact directly and share the possibilities and questions of art through art tours of the exhibited works and talk sessions.

Timeline
・June 2025 | “QWS ART PROJECT” first session begins: https://pls-art.com/news/2214
・September 2025 | “QWS ART PROJECT” 2nd session begins: https://pls-art.com/news/2324
・December 2025 | “QWS ART PROJECT” 3rd session begins: https://pls-art.com/news/2472

/About +ART×BIZ TALK:About +ART×BIZ TALK
SHIBUYA QWS is a members-only co-creation facility where people from diverse backgrounds and fields of activity can interact with each other, based on the concept of "Not just asking, not just meeting, not just creating, but changing the world." Since its opening in November 2019, it has supported over 390 startups and projects, with participation from new business divisions of large companies and innovation promotion departments of local governments. Startups operating within QWS have been able to raise funds from multiple angel investors and venture capitalists.

At SHIBUYA QWS, where the next generation of leaders gather, we will build a connection between business and art through art exhibits and dialogue with artists. By incorporating sensibility and creativity into organizations and businesses, we will help promote innovation, improve brand value, and strengthen global competitiveness.

/ The third participating artist in this project

For the third edition, we have invited Tatsuya Taguchi, president of Taguchi Fine Art, based in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, as the curator, who will be overseeing the selection of works and the exhibition layout.

The third phase of the exhibition is scheduled to begin in December 2025 and run until the end of February 2026. Talk events and special projects are also planned to provide an even deeper art experience. More details will be posted on the website and social media as they become available.

／CONTENTS
・Introduction to contemporary art (the current state of the art industry, how prices are determined, how to get involved, etc.)
・Art tour of the QWS exhibition (a rare opportunity to hear explanations of the works directly from the exhibiting artists)
・Art x Business Group Talk Session (Guest: Tatsuya Taguchi, Representative of Taguchi Fine Art)
・Networking

/GUEST (talk session)
In addition to the exhibiting artists, the Artist x Business Talk Session will feature
We will be welcoming Tatsuya Taguchi, representative of Taguchi Fine Art.

Mr. Taguchi is also a full member of the Contemporary Art Dealers Association of Japan (CADAN) and serves as a director of the association.

Taguchi Fine Art is a gallery that promotes internationally active artists through exhibitions and art fairs, based on the belief that "art is related to the issues of human existence." This is an opportunity to hear about the art scene both in Japan and abroad.

■ profile

Tatsuya Taguchi
Representative of Taguchi Fine Art
Director of the Japan Contemporary Art Dealers Association

taguchi fine art, tokyo / Taguchi Fine Art
A contemporary art gallery established in 2001 in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.
Based on the belief that "art is concerned with the issues of human existence," the organization promotes internationally active artists through exhibitions and art fairs.
His works are held in the collections of many art museums, including the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul, and the Museum of Applied Arts in Cologne, and are highly regarded in the art scene both in Japan and abroad.

The main artists represented include Yasutake Iwana, Kim Taek-sang, Christiane Loehr, Yoshinobu Nakagawa, Shigeru Nishikawa, Regine Schumann, Michael Toenges, and Akinobu Tsukamoto.

To date, we have held approximately 140 exhibitions in our own space and exhibited at approximately 50 art fairs both in Japan and overseas, including Art Fair Tokyo.

/ Participation conditions (recommended for these people)
This event is limited to those who fall into any of the following categories:

・Managers, executives, new business/branding managers
- Corporate personnel who want to incorporate art and culture into their business
・SHIBUYA QWS members or those who have been introduced
・Artists who are interested in this initiative

/Event Overview
Date and time: 2/23 (Monday/Holiday) 18:00~20:00 (Doors open 17:30 - )
Venue: SHIBUYA QWS (Google Map / Official website access)
It is directly connected to Shibuya Station, and there is a dedicated elevator that goes directly from B2F or 2F to the 15th floor.

/Participation fee
Free tickets
Please feel free to join us! (Just please don't cancel at the last minute 😭)
Support ticket: If you have some hope for this initiative, please support us! 1,000 yen
We hope you will support this initiative with sympathy and expectations.
Super Support Ticket: If you have some hope for this project, please donate! 5,000 yen
I am serious about bringing the art industry to as many people as possible. If you can relate to this, I would really appreciate it!
*It doesn't matter which ticket you choose.
*Please let us know if you will be late.

/Plus Art Co., Ltd.
"If art were more accessible, the world would be a little richer" - based on this intuition, we founded our company in 2020.
Starting with no experience in the art industry, he began by running a gallery in SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE, and has since exhibited with over 1,000 artists. He has also developed art-focused projects with a variety of companies, including JR East, Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Kirin, and Horipro.

We aim to break the assumption that "art is only for a select few" and transform it into an open culture that more people can participate in.
Rather than simply displaying art, we use it, talk about it, and create value together.
We believe that this process will open people's sensibilities and bring new perspectives and economic activity to business and society.

Our mission at Plus Art is to increase the number of people interested in art, even if it is just one person.

/Organizer
Plus Art Co., Ltd. (https://pls-art.com/)
SHIBUYA QWS（https://shibuya-qws.com/）

【Notes】
Please note that tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded after purchase.

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