A wide range of works by young artists active in Yokohama's Koganecho area!

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The bright red Keikyu Line passes overhead! Experience art along with the vibration and noise of the train.
Gallery made in Koganecho

Gallery made in Koganecho, which opened in January 2017 in the Koganecho area, is a three-minute walk from Hinodecho Station on the Keikyu Line. It is run by the Koganecho Area Management Center, an NPO that promotes "urban development through art," and has a permanent exhibition of works by artists who have been involved in activities in Koganecho to help more people learn about them. What's really noteworthy is its location! It's located under the elevated tracks of the Keikyu Line, which runs overhead!

The glass-walled architectural design, resembling a square skeleton box, is stylish, but look even further up. You'll see the bright red Keikyu Line trains. The trains clang by and the gallery is enveloped in silence. It's quite unique that these two different entities coexist in this place.

Now, let's go into the gallery!

The interior is spacious, with white walls partitioned by iron pillars, and a variety of works including photographs, paintings, and sculptures are on display (admission to the permanent exhibition is free). It's a very comfortable space with a private feel, where you can admire the works from a little distance, or get up close and carefully examine the details, comparing the various pieces to find one that moves you.

All exhibited works are for sale, so if you find something you like, you can buy it on the spot. If you want to know more about the artist, just ask the gallery staff and they will tell you about their activities and other works.

Actually, this "gallery made in Koganecho" is an interesting space that takes advantage of the unique environment under the elevated railway line, as you climb up the stairs outside. Just under the tracks. In an area where you would feel the vibrations of a passing train, a wooden walkway has been set up, creating a space large enough for people to walk through. This area is usually closed, but it is sometimes opened for special exhibitions and other events, and artworks are sometimes displayed there. It seems like it would be fun to feel the art while exercising your sense of adventure in this limited space that people walking outside would not know about.

Outside, you'll find public art on display in a show window style using glass doors so that passersby can naturally come into contact with the art. This is a view that can only be found in Kogane-cho, where art and the town are one. The door is locked so you can't go inside, but even a peek at the art is sure to excite the viewer. If you're strolling around the area under the elevated tracks between Hinodecho and Koganecho, don't miss it!