Artist Kazuki Ito's picture book works will be unveiled. His solo exhibition, "The Bag of the Heart," will be held at "BEAMS CULTUART Takanawa"!
2026.06.04
An exhibition celebrating the unveiling of the picture book "Kokoro no Kaban" (Bag of the Heart) by artist Kazuki Ito will be held at "BEAMS CULTUART Takanawa" from June 12th (Fri) to June 21st (Sun), 2026.
This work tells the story of various emotions such as "fear," "anxiety," "anger," and "sadness" that reside in the bag of the heart, as they meet and gradually change. In addition to displaying the original illustrations from the picture book and stuffed animals, the venue will also be offering pre-orders. Visitors can enjoy drawings born from a gentle perspective and playful mind, as well as witty video works that adorn the venue, providing an experience that stimulates the senses.
In addition, the shop sells items such as pin badges and bandanas featuring the emotions that appear in the picture book, as well as drawings.
Please come and experience the works of Kazuki Ito, who spans a wide range of forms of expression from video to picture books, at the venue.
The picture book "The Bag of the Heart"
RICE: ¥4,950 (inc.tax)
*Reservations will be accepted at the venue (you can view sample products).
Exhibited works
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When I honestly poured out the darkness in my heart that I thought no one would ever understand, the world opened up to me in a big way.
Kazuki Ito
ITEM
pin badge
Pin badges featuring the bag and emotions from the picture book "The Bag of the Heart." (5 types in total)
RICE: ¥1,650 (inc.tax)
*The photo shows an image of all types together. Each item is sold individually.
bandana
An original bandana with a design featuring a vibrant swirl of various emotions.
RICE: ¥2,640 (inc.tax)
reception event
reception event
- Date and time
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 17:00-20:00
- Holding store
- ビームス カルチャート 高輪 （ニュウマン高輪 North4F）
- Artist's scheduled attendance dates and times
- June 12th (Friday) 17:00 - 20:00
June 13th (Sat) 17:00-20:00
*Admission is free (everyone is welcome to enter).
*Free drinks will be provided for all attendees.
*Please note that the artist's attendance dates and times may change due to unforeseen circumstances. For the latest information, please check the BEAMS CULTUART website.
We will provide updates on Instagram (@beams_cultuart).
Kazuki Ito
Born in Adachi Ward, Tokyo in 1998, ITO KAZUKI is a video artist and picture book author. Under the name ITO KAZUKI, he directs music videos and does graphic design, engaging with the domestic and international music scene, primarily in hip-hop, while also creating stories and characters through his daily drawings. In recent years, he has focused his activities on creating picture books.
His notable activities include directing, filming, editing, and typography for Yuki Chiba's "Shobai Hanjo," "Omotee," "Team Tomodachi (Duke Deuce Remix)," and "Chain ga Utau."
He also handles visual design, including the 2D animation for music producer Yaffle's song "Stay in the light" and the packaging for the energy drink "ZONe ENERGY".
Instagram: @itokazuki__
Kazuki Ito Solo Exhibition "The Bag of the Heart"
Kazuki Ito Solo Exhibition "The Bag of the Heart"
- Event period
- June 12th (Friday) - June 21st (Sunday), 2026
- Hours
- 11：00〜20：00
- Holding store
- ビームス カルチャート 高輪 （ニュウマン高輪 North4F）