Harumichi Shibasaki Art Exhibition 2026 Tokyo Opens July 23
The exhibition marks Shibasaki's return to Tokyo after about a year, offering fans a rare chance to see his latest works in person and meet the artist.
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Watercolor artist Harumichi Shibasaki, known as "Grandpa Teacher" to his over 2.1 million YouTube subscribers, will hold a solo exhibition in Tokyo from July 23 to July 28. The free event at Hilton Plaza Art Square features new transparent watercolors, acrylic works, and art crayon pieces, with the artist present daily.
LLC nobi announced that watercolor artist Harumichi Shibasaki, affectionately known as "Grandpa Teacher" by his online followers, will hold a solo exhibition in Tokyo from July 23 to July 28. The event takes place at Hilton Plaza Art Square in Nishi-Shinjuku and admission is free with advance registration. Shibasaki, born in 1947, has built a following of over 2.1 million YouTube subscribers since 2017 by posting accessible technique videos and creative challenges using everyday art supplies.
The exhibition will feature new works primarily in transparent watercolor, alongside acrylic paintings and pieces made with the "Art Crayon" co-developed by Shibasaki and Pentel. The artist is scheduled to be in the gallery throughout the six-day run. The first 5,000 visitors will receive a special commemorative card with an exclusive design, and original merchandise including T-shirts and 3D stickers will be on sale. A premium ticket priced at 19,800 yen includes benefits such as a commemorative photo, autograph, and limited merchandise.
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- Denfaminicogamer “おじいちゃん先生”こと柴崎春通さんの個展が7月23日より東京で開催。YouTube登録者数210万人超の水彩画家