Kineta Kunimatsu Joins AIFA

AIFA is thrilled to start exhibiting the great artist Kineta Kunimatsu.

Kineta Kunimatsu, was born in Hokkaido, in 1977. He graduated from Tama Art University's Department of Sculpture in 2001 and has been an active member of the Tobiu Art Community in Shiraoi, Hokkaido since 2002.

He creates wood sculptures and paintings inspired by the surrounding landscape, particularly the meeting lines where sea, land, and sky converge. Since 2009, Kineta has been developing a painting series called Horizon, inspired by photographs taken along the Shiraoi coastline near his studio in Hokkaido.

Kineta Kunimatsu’s works have gained attention at exhibitions both in Japan and abroad. He has exhibited in renowned institutions abroad such as Villa Savoye, Poissy, France, and The Noguchi Museum in New York. Today, his works are part of renowned collections, including the Takahashi Ryutaro Collection and the Obayashi Collection in Tokyo, Japan and the Maison Louis Carré in France.

The artist

Portrait of Japanese contemporary artist Kineta Kunimatsu

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AIFA Contemporary Art

Kintsugi Workshop

16 January 2026

AIFA Gallery, in collaboration with Ms Mooser, a specialist in traditional Kintsugi, invites you to explore one of the fascinating aspects of Japanese culture. More than just a technique for repairing ceramics, Kintsugi embodies a philosophy: Wabi-Sabi, a celebration of imperfection, transience and the beauty of the traces of time. A true immersion in contemporary Japanese culture. Guided by Ms Mooser's expertise, each participant will have the opportunity to enhance a piece of ceramics, transforming fragility into brilliance. It is also an opportunity to experience a moment of slowness and contemplation while discovering the depth of Japanese art through the various works on display in the gallery. Since 2018, AIFA's mission has been to promote Japanese art beyond its borders, particularly in Switzerland. The art of Kintsugi is a unique example of this: it is not just a technique, but a philosophical approach that invites serenity and reflection. Surrounded by contemporary creations, you will be at the heart of a dialogue between tradition and modernity, where each piece reflects today's Japanese sensibility and aesthetics. Practical details: Dates: 19 and/or 26 February 2026 Location: Galerie AIFA, 6 rue de la Poste, Verbier Times: 2pm-5pm or 6pm-9pm Limited places – registration required Price: CHF 200 per person Registration and contact: REGISTRATION OR info@aifa.art