Gallery Philosophy
Our gallery values the unknown.
Instead of simplifying complexity, we present it as it is—so that a work of art can emerge within the viewer as a unique and transformative experience: a moment of awareness.
To make this possible, we go beyond fixed forms or media, continually asking critical questions and building long-term relationships with artists. We approach exhibitions with care, ensuring that viewers encounter experiences that unfold gradually and deepen over time.
Through these exhibitions, we cultivate knowledge born from practice and contribute new critical perspectives to contemporary art. This is our mission.
Director Profile | Tsutomu Saito
I have over 20 years of experience in business consulting, alongside my role as a weekend gallerist dedicated to contemporary art. I hold a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Kyoto University of the Arts and have explored value creation in contemporary art through research on the French artist Pierre Huyghe.
Navigating the pressures of growth and efficiency in large corporations taught me the importance of embracing complexity as it is—a principle that now forms the core of the gallery’s approach.
We do not provide ready-made answers; instead, we continue questioning alongside artists and audiences. Whether exhibitions last three months or a shorter period, our aim is to offer experiences where meaning gradually unfolds through engagement and reflection.
By moving between theory and practice, business and art, I hope to share perspectives gained across these worlds through the exhibitions we present.
Our Mission
Through contemporary art, we offer intellectual stimulation and sensory experiences unavailable in everyday life. What makes aaploit distinctive is the integration of analytical thinking cultivated in the business world with deep artistic sensitivity and a critical perspective.
We believe exceptional art provokes essential questioning—not only about art and business but also about how we perceive and understand the world. In our rapidly changing, complex contemporary moment, which often obscures core challenges, the inquiries posed by outstanding artworks serve as vital tools for reexamining our worldview.
Gallery Experience
Explore how these ideas take shape in our exhibitions. Encounter works that invite contemplation, resist immediate categorization, and gradually reveal their meaning through sustained observation. Each visit is an opportunity to engage actively, question deeply, and experience art in its fullest complexity.
Gallery Information
- Location: TMK Building 2F, 1-21-17 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
- Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 13:00 – 18:00
- Director: Tsutomu Saito