Ana Aragão in Tokyo: Exploring New Opportunities in the Japanese Art Market

After a productive stay in Nagasaki, artist Ana Aragão continued her journey through Japan in Tokyo, where she had the opportunity to meet with key partners to strengthen her presence in the Japanese art market. In the heart of Japan's capital, she met with Paulo Ramos, President of the Luso-Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a Japanese private investor—a dedicated art collector and philanthropist with a deep passion for art and culture.

This meeting was a significant milestone, with discussions covering the nuances of the Japanese market and strategies for expanding Ana's reach in Japan. They explored how best to position her work in the competitive Japanese art scene while outlining the next steps for exhibiting and commercializing her pieces.

Additionally, we discussed the next big step: Ana Aragão's participation in the World Expo in Osaka in April 2025 and the confirmed exhibition in Morioka, which will take place shortly after the Expo.

Ana and her team are excited about the opportunities emerging with each new contact and negotiation in Japan. With exhibitions in Osaka and Morioka already confirmed, they continue to work hard to expand her presence in Japan, always with the support of valuable partners like the Luso-Japanese Chamber of Commerce.

Despite their brief stay in Tokyo, Ana and her team made the most of every moment to explore the vibrant city and its cultural richness, which greatly inspires her work. Between meetings and commitments, they immersed themselves in Tokyo's unique energy, a constant source of inspiration.

They also had the chance to visit two iconic cultural institutions: the Mori Art Museum, where they explored the impactful exhibition of Louise Bourgeois, one of the most important artists of the past century, and the Nezu Museum, a contemporary temple dedicated to traditional art, redesigned by Kengo Kuma and surrounded by a stunning private garden. There, they had the privilege of admiring a vast collection of over 7,400 works of pre-modern Japanese and East Asian art, ranging from drawings to sculptures and ceramics, transporting them to the timeless beauty of Japanese art. These experiences were profoundly enriching and an endless source of inspiration for Ana's future works.

Ana Aragão at the Louise Bourgeois exhibition at the Mori Art Museum, viewing several of the artworks on display. >> Accompanied by architect Ana Tostões, Ana Aragão visited the Nezu Museum, where they explored its remarkable collection together.