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AIFA Verbier Gallery - "The Imperceptible Revealed"

Group Show

06.02.2022 - 20.03.2022

Not to reproduce the visible but to render the invisible sensible is itself the work. This exhibition brings together the work of four Japanese artists using different mediums to explore and express imperceptible forces impacting their respective creations.


How time, memory, legacy and symbiosis all influence not only the art making process but also the artwork itself is the common driver of exhibited artists Reiko Kinoshita, Kohei Ukai, Kenji Gomi and Namika Nakai; a willingness to demonstrate how intangible factors have a determinant influence on Art.

 

Program:

 

Kohei Ukai

Namika Nakai

Reiko Kinoshita

Kenji Gomi

The exhibition

AIFA Contemporary Art

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