This summer, Japanese up-and-coming artist GAKU joins hands with ifc mall in the artist’s first creative art installation outside of Japan. From 1 to 28 August 2023, the Oval Atrium of ifc mall will transform into the “Life is a Playground” Creative Art Installation featuring 3 awe-inspiring zones – “The Colourful Carousel” Art Installation, “Create Your Own Playground” Digital Experience and “The Dream World of GAKU” Art Gallery – through which visitors can dive into the artist’s vibrant mind through his works in varying mediums, as well as interactive and Instagram-worthy installations!

21-year-old creative maven, GAKU, was diagnosed with severe autism at the age of 3. His lack of verbal communication skills didn’t obstruct his creativity in expressing and communicating his positive views through his artwork. At 16 years old, GAKU toured the art museum with his teacher and was touched by famous Japanese artist Tarō Okamoto’s works, sparking his fountain of creativity in depicting his passion for life and the endless possibilities it holds often expressed through Impressionist, vibrant geometric shapes.

GAKU produces more than 200 pieces of work a year and hosted his first solo exhibition in 2019 at Setagaya Art Museum. To date, he has hosted more than 20 exhibitions and sold works topping more than 3 million Yen. Recognised as the rising star of the art realm, GAKU has also joined hands with countless brands. ifc mall Hong Kong is honoured to collaborate with GAKU in his first creative art installation outside of Japan that immerses visitors into his world of childlike wonder, welcoming them to reconnect with every moving moment in life.

Venue address: Oval Atrium, Podium Level 1, ifc mall