ARTnSHELTER, a Gallery Where You Can Rest Your Head
This concept hostel is like an enormous live-in art gallery and exhibits the work of various international artists.
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Located in a residential area of Tokyo, six minutes from Shinagawa, ARTnSHELTER opened its doors in 2015. This hostel is the brainchild of Mr Kanomata, who formerly studied in London and wanted to combine the hotel and arts industries. Featuring photographers, painters and graffiti artists, the space is like a gigantic live-in gallery that exhibits a wide variety of international artists like the Singaporean street artist Zon and the painter Yazawa Hideki.
ARTnSHELTER is spread over several floors. The first floor acts as a reception, bar and gallery, where events can also be held. Artists have complete freedom to use the space as they wish. The bar, meanwhile, has become a real creative space where artists can meet, says the owner. The second floor is where the hotel rooms can be found.
For those wishing to enjoy a similar experience but in a hotel, there are a number of establishments in Tokyo and Kyoto that combine art and holiday escapism.
Courtesy of ARTnSHELTER
Courtesy of ARTnSHELTER
Courtesy of ARTnSHELTER
Courtesy of ARTnSHELTER
ARTnSHELTER
1 Chome 19-10 Higashi-Oi, Shinagawa, Higashioi, Tokyo, 140-0011
www.artnshelter.com/TRENDING
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