Founded in 1990 in Kyoto, imura art gallery is recognized as the city’s first dedicated contemporary art space and has since become an important platform within one of Japan’s most historically and culturally significant destinations. The gallery presents Japanese and international contemporary art, introducing emerging voices such as Aya Kawato and Takashi Hinoda alongside established figures including Sadaharu Horio, Shiro Tsujimura, and Masanori Umeda. Many of its artists maintain active international practices, with recent exhibitions in cities such as Sydney, Paris, Antwerp, and Hong Kong.

Through a distinctive curatorial focus and a steady program of innovative exhibitions, imura art gallery has attracted a diverse audience of collectors from Japan and abroad. The gallery emphasizes long term relationships, cultivating trust with collectors and investors while expanding its network across the global art scene. From its base in Kyoto, it continues to build the visibility of contemporary Japanese art and foster meaningful connections between local practices and international contexts.