Zurich sketch /チューリッヒスケッチ

In 2018, she encountered henna art while volunteering at an Indian cultural event held in Japan. Tintricate patterns drawn on arms and hands captivated her, and tracing them with a brush pen led to the emergence of her signature style—delicate yet bold lines. This marked the beginning of her artistic journey, which formally began in 2019. Without formal art education, she developed a free-spirited approach, exhibiting works both domestically and internationally. In 2021, she received the Hermès International Grand Prize and a national art award. Her 1st solo exhibition was held in 2022, followed by a major show at Daimaru Tenjin in 2024. In 2025, she presented her first installation themed “Borderless Without travel,” inviting viewers to experience invisible crossings through spatial composition. # featured in 50 Artists to Discover 2025 (Italy), #Biancoscuro Art Magazine (Art Basel Basel & Paris) alongside Tim Burton, #Most Investable Artist Directory (Hong Kong) 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: Exhibition of works from the National Museum of Georgia 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.) , - ** 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