AKIYA AIR 2025
Final Presentations in Japan
In addition to the final presentation within the Yunotsu Community, the residents also had the opportunities to share and present their creative works in Tokyo, Japan, and Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
A Two-Days
Living Gallery in Yunotsu
The programme culminated in a two-day exhibition across multiple locations in Yunotsu, transforming the town into a living gallery.
The works were exhibited at three different locations:
Reception venue and exhibition space for Gemma Wilson’s works
73-1 Yunotsu-ro, Yunotsu-cho, Oda City, Shimane 699-2501, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CWLsgeJHS9S25qeu7
Exhibition venue for the works News From Home of Anne Fehres and Luke Conroy
127 Yunotsu-ro, Yunotsu-cho, Oda City, Shimane 699-2501, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eUV953SLMgy2N8da7Gemma Wilson Mural Exhibition
89 Kamimura, Yunotsu-cho, Oda City, Shimane 699-2513, Japan
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GFojviaFnBgg6eZ58?g_st=ipc
The final presentation started with a guided tour of works, encouraging visitors moved through diverse spaces, encountering artworks that reflect layered narratives of place, memory, and community.
Shibaura House Tokyo
Shibaura House Tokyo
From Yunotsu to Tokyo
Thanks to the generous support of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Japan, the artists and the organizers from Yunotsu had the opportunity to gather in Tokyo on 18 December 2025, and held a presentation showcasing the results of the program immediately after its completion.
In January 2026, the programme also featured in three special events in Rotterdam during MONO JAPAN Fair 2026, extending the dialogue internationally.
Through the residents’ curiosity, dedication, and generosity, Anne, Luke, and Gemma demonstrated deep respect for Yunotsu’s cultural layers.
Their work in AKIYA AIR 2025 highlights how immersive experience can stimulate creative development and cross-cultural exchange.
We hope these stories offers a window into their discoveries and creations, an invitation for continued conversation, support, and anticipation of future synergies.
