About ShugoArts
ShugoArts is a contemporary art gallery founded in Tokyo in 2000 with the guiding principle of “continuously offering artworks that resonate with those who cherish art.” Its founder, Shugo Satani, draws upon his foundational experience at the Satani Gallery, which was led by his father, Kazuhiko Satani. Committed to fostering deep collaborations with artists, ShugoArts strives to contribute to the creation of new value within the history of art.
The gallery represents a wide range of artists from different generations whose practices encapsulate their diverse talents and artistic visions. These include internationally recognized figures who have garnered attention since the 1980s, such as Yukio Fujimoto, Carsten Höller, Leiko Ikemura, Masato Kobayashi, Naofumi Maruyama, Yasumasa Morimura, and Shigeo Toya. The roster also features renowned photographers Tomoko Yoneda and Yuji Ono, as well as a new wave of artists who emerged in the 2000s, including Masaya Chiba, Aki Kondo, Lee Kit, Anju Michele, Ritsue Mishima, Clara Spillaert, Yoriko Takabatake, and Atsushi Yamamoto.
By focusing on a small group of artists, we are committed to providing long-term support for each individual’s creative practice. Our aim is to organize and present exhibitions that allow their unique expressions to be fully realized.
In recent years, we have also expanded our activities to include secondary market works, particularly masterpieces of 20th-century art, contributing to the development of collections at institutions both in Japan and abroad.
ShugoArts will continue to place artworks at the center of its activities, delivering the power of art with care and dedication.
