BAKENEKO
Artist
Authentication SpecialistBAKENEKO is a contemporary artist whose work combines Japanese and American visual culture through a cast of colorful original characters. Drawing from themes of anxiety, isolation, imperfection, and human connection, BAKENEKO transforms personal struggles into playful yet emotionally charged narratives. Now based in Tokyo, he continues to expand his international presence through exhibitions, collaborations, and work across both digital and physical mediums.
* Group show at [Giant Robot](https://www.giantrobot.com/products/five-by-seven-bakeneko-disguised-aka), Los Angeles (2024).
* Art Director for [SEMICON JAPAN](https://www.semiconjapan.org/jp/special-features/picture-spot) (2024~).
* Solo show at [Tokyo Station’s underground art space](https://www.instagram.com/bakeneko.bakeneko/reel/DAuGGDNyIl1/) (2024).
* Artist at [Secret Walls Art of Competition tour](https://www.averagesocialite.com/la-events/2024/9/27/the-art-of-competition-la) sponsored by Monster Energy and Posca USA (2024).
* Solo Exhibition [“Nowhere”](https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000151782.html) in Harajuku, Tokyo (2025).
* [XR projection at Shinagawa station](https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000038948.html) with ArtSticker (2025)
* [Giant Robot 30th year group show](https://www.giantrobot.com/blogs/gr-news/giant-robot-30-years-exhibition-in-tokyo-at-mograg-gallery-begins-april-5th) at Mograg gallery (2025).
* [T-Shirt collection collaboration](https://skaterjohn-shop.com/en/products/bakejohn-no-1) with Japanese brand/artist Skater John (2025).
* [Print collection with ODITI](https://oditi.com/collections/bakeneko) (2025)
* Solo Exhibition [“Stick Together”](https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000151782.html) in Harajuku, Tokyo (2026).
* [Pop-up exhibition at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books](https://store.tsite.jp/daikanyama/event/art/54386-1544120510.html) (2026).
* Album cover art for Girl Group “Sweet Revenge” under Japanese entertainment company LDH JAPAN (2026).
* [Collaboration collection](https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc2omZJEdHE/?img_index=1) with Japanese fashion brand [KAMIYA](https://kamiya-online.jp) (2026).
The artist's documented body of work: every piece we know of, with its medium and the date it was shown or released.
