Heralbony Announces New Events for 'HERALBONY Art Prize 2026' Including Interactive Session 'Before Words' with Aesthetician Asa Ito

Heralbony Co., Ltd. will host a new interactive event titled 'Before Words' on Sunday, June 14, 2026, as part of the 'HERALBONY Art Prize 2026 Exhibition Presented by Tokyo Tatemono | Brillia.' The event is curated by Hiromi Kurosawa, Chief Art Officer (CAO) of Heralbony. Speakers include aesthetician Asa Ito, Yuka Furumai (Chief at Atelier Bravo), Heralbony artists Ryoya Akaike and Kaoru Iga, and Kotono Yano (JINS Award winner), along with their family members.

The program consists of two parts: a dialogue-based appreciation session where participants explore artworks with Asa Ito, followed by a talk session with the artists, their families, and supporters. This marks a first-of-its-kind attempt to showcase the 'process of changing social language through art,' a key goal of the HERALBONY Art Prize.

Additional projects include 'A Little Spark,' an interactive ZINE-making event where participants can create their own ZINEs. On weekends, ZINE production kits will be distributed free of charge. Other initiatives such as audio content on Nippon Broadcasting and SNS campaigns will also be launched during the exhibition.

[Event Details] - Date & Time: June 14, 2026 (Sun) 9:30–11:30 - Location: SMBC Hall, 3rd Floor, Mitsui Sumitomo Bank East Building - Capacity: 50 participants (Pre-registration required)