Koganecho Art Book Bazaar, where the space itself is like a work of art
Infiltrate an art space!
YOKOHAMA ART SPOT FILE
A fashionable and unique second-hand bookstore that runs above the Keikyu Line
Koganecho Art Book Bazaar
As one of Yokohama's art bases, Koganecho is attracting attention for artist-in-residences and art festivals. Studios, galleries, and public art in the form of show windows are lined up under and near the Keikyu Line overpass that extends to the neighboring town of Hinode. In that area, I found a stylish second-hand bookstore with a glass wall that used the underpass of the Keikyu Line. "Koganecho Art Book Bazaar".
Koganecho Art Book Bazaar opened on April 1, 2010 and is operated by Koganecho Area Management Center. Mr. Shingo Yamano, the director of "Koganecho Bazaar", was a lover of old books. This shop is irresistible for book lovers.
Don't miss the special booth that introduces art books on Asian art!
In addition to books, the store also displays and sells works by artists who are staying and working in Koganecho.
If you find a "favorite" here and think "I want to see more of this artist's work", feel free to ask the staff!
The bare light bulbs that illuminate the store, the bare steel frame, the nostalgic CDs stacked flat, and the plastic model kits that are popular with enthusiasts... The unique “chaotic” space is also attractive, as if the store itself is a part of the art work.
Looking outside the store... Along with old books, greenery that appeared in the art event "Cogarden ~ Koganecho's Fancy Engeiten" where artists in Koganecho exhibited and sold works related to "plants" was also on sale. .
A glimpse of the "Asia Art Library" attached to the "Koganecho Art Book Bazaar". When you open this door, you can browse art-related books from Asian countries. (If you would like to read it, please ask the staff of "Koganecho Art Book Bazaar")
When strolling around the Koganecho area, be sure to visit the Koganecho Art Book Bazaar, where you can enjoy the nostalgic scent unique to secondhand bookstores. If you take your time and look at the shelves in this mysterious maze-like space, you are sure to find a book that will captivate your heart.
