IROKA (Iroka) is an artist based in Fukuoka City who works both domestically and internationally. Using “kawaii” as the entrance with delicate lines and sophisticated colors, expressions that quietly illuminate momentary feelings, invisible border crossings, and social landscapes are performed.
I also began to express myself in installations in 2025.
Selected as the MOST INVESTABLE ARTIST DIRECTORY by Florence Contemporary Gallery [50Artists to Discover 2025] and Art Market Experts.
Published in parallel with Biancosucro art magazine #72にTim Burton article
Artwork at Georgia National Telavi Historical Museum in 2023
“Framed cat” collection
IROKA (Iroka) is an internationally acclaimed artist based in Fukuoka City. Growing up with her father, who had hobbies such as ceramics, oil painting, and photography, there was always art in her environment. However, it can be said that initially she was interested in appreciating art and foreign culture rather than creating her own creations, and she especially loved visiting museums in Paris, which laid the foundation for her art journey.
Participating in a henna tattoo booth as a volunteer at an event in India in 2018 was a turning point for her. This experience enriched her mind and inspired her passion for art to blossom. After the COVID-19 pandemic, she began creative activities in earnest and established her own unique style.
IROKA's works are characterized by delicate lines and vivid, elegant colors, and depict momentary fluctuations in the mind, deep emotions, and social phenomena. They are exploring deeper themes while attracting viewers, using the element “cute (kawaii)” as a trigger. Her work has been exhibited at many important exhibitions, received numerous awards, and received international acclaim. There are many expectations for her future activities, and there are many voices looking forward to seeing how her art will evolve in the future.
＜Exhibition History Exhibition＞
Solo exhibition
2026 March
6th solo exhibition
Cafe Tonelico Fukuoka
**October 16 to October 21, 2025**
5th solo exhibition “Can You See Brasil?”
Apa Hotel Watanabe-dori 7 Arts Gallery
**October 16 to November 5, 2024**
4th solo exhibition “IROKA COLLECTION”
Daimaru Tenjin JTL art gallery space
**July 18 to December 17, 2024**
3rd solo exhibition “AI Prompt and Me”
Art Bar Tsugi (Fukuoka, Japan)
- **November 18 to December 17, 2023**
2nd solo exhibition “Connection Between”
Apparel & Gallery “ra” (Fukuoka, Japan)
- **November 2022**
1st solo exhibition “ENTER”
Hafh Fukuoka THE LIFE (cafe bar) (Fukuoka, Japan)
(Museum collection)
2023 Telavi National History Museum, Georgia
#### **Art Fair**
- **2026**
June Art Basel Basel (published magazine presentation at Biancoscuro Art Magazine)
March Art Basel Hong Kong (magazine presentation at Biancoscuro Art Magazine)
- **2025**
October Art Basel Paris (magazine presentation at Biancoscuro Art Magazine)
October Art Fair Innsbruck
Biancoscuro Art Magazine Stand
June Art Basel Basel (published magazine presentation at Biancoscuro Art Magazine)
2023-2025 World Art Dubai
First Wish Art Gallery Stand
-June Art Basel (published magazine presentation at Biancoscuro Art Magazine)
-April Art Expo NYC (Art Boxy, Swiss Stand)
- **2024**
- November 25-26: P.A.T. Pavia Art Talent Art Fair
Monaco Art Fair
Art Basel (art magazine only)
Art Innsbruck, Austria
Exhibited at the Biancoscuro Art Magazine booth
- October 14-17: Florence Biennale (digital exhibition, Italy)
-June Art Basel (published magazine presentation at Biancoscuro Art Magazine)
February Shenzhen Design Art Fair
(Makowski gallery, China, Germany)
- March: Vernice Art Fair (Italy)
- February: Arte Genova (Italy)
Exhibited at the Biancoscuro Art Magazine booth
- Art Basel Hong Kong (published magazine presentation at Biancoscuro Art Magazine)
Group Exhibitions
2026-
7/4-7/5 Square Exhibition Across Fukuoka 2nd Floor
6/14-9/15 Haute Couture Exhibition Florence Italy
6/5-6 Creators Exhibition
Fukuoka Kokusai Center
May Georgia National Museum Collection Exhibition
2/26-2/28 FWAG Hong Kong Show
February Abouty 30×2 Exhibition 2nd Term
Wald Art Studio Chiyo, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
2023- 2026
Participating in the 30-country Mission World Tour (Mumbai, Dubai, Georgia, Malaysia, Spain, Armenia, Jordan, Turkey, Tokyo, Rome, etc.)
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- ** 2025
-October Trip exhibition at WeBase Hakata
-October FWAG Berlin Exhibition (First Wish Art Gallery)
-June FWAG Vienna Exhibition (First Wish Art Gallery)
-May Creators Exhibition (Fukuoka Kokusai Center)
-February Abouty 30×2 Exhibition Phase 2
WALD Art Studio (Fukuoka)
-February Ginza Sam Hall Exhibition, Ginza Central Gallery
-January New Year Daruma Exhibition Art Bar Tsugi
- **2024**
December Big Screen Plaza, NY
Art house NYC
-12/14-12/15 Daimaru Tenjin store popup
October The Creators (hosted by RKB)
September Mitsukoshi Tenjin Prime Site Exhibition
JTL Art Gallery
June Matera Biennale
April Art Meets Arts at Daimaru Department Store in Fukuoka by Air Plants Ltd. (6 Artist)
April Girls & Girls Exhibition
JTL Art Gallery (Fukuoka)
- **2023**
- December 9-10: Soulbirth Miami Exhibition
Miami Art Week (Meta etc. also attended)
July-August Pop Up Gallery 2 Season at Markis Fukuoka Momochi by Air Plants Ltd
March Cambodia Exhibition Siem Reap
Wuhan luxury shopping mall pop up
Makowski gallery (Germany)
2022
Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition at Fukuoka Asia Museum Fukuoka
Utrillo and contemporary artist at Hareza Tokyo
Milan Exhibition (digital)
March Gaiya & Origin Digital Art Show
M.A.D.S. Art Gallery, Milan
February & April Art Critics' Exhibition
Rome (Gallery la Pigna)
February Peddy Potty Exhibition, Bangkok
February National Selected Artists Exhibition
Ueno Royal Art Museum, Tokyo
2020-2021
COVID-19 vs. Amabie Exhibition Kansai Tour
Abouty 30 exhibition WALD Art Studio
2019 Swiss Art Expo digital exhibition
(2019—2022)
“Most Investable Artist Directory” by Art Market Experts (published under overseas names)
https://www.artmarketexperts.com/most-investable-artists/kaori-sakaguchi
It was selected for [50 Artist to Discover] published by Florence Contemporary Gallery, a famous Italian gallery, and has received high praise.
https://www.amazon.com/50-Artists-Discover-2025-Artist/dp/B0F1TMXG66?asin=B0F1TMXG66&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1
Artfacts global ranking
