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Tokihiro Sato 佐藤 時啓
Kenji Sato 佐藤 健司
Kotaro Isobe 磯部 光太郎
Ryota Unno 海野 良太
Teppei Miyake  三宅 哲平
Kaoru Akagawa 赤川 薫
Rie Hasegawa 長谷川 理恵
Hiroyuki Matsui 松井 宏之
Anton Molnar アントン・モルナール
Lisandra Ramirez リサンドラ・ラミレス
Luna Park 朴 ルナ


   press.kit        sari@ganproject.art         6-5-38 Akasaka Unit 510, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, 107-0052
From press.kit to the world,
A bridge to the global stage.

The power of art to connect the future

press.kit Inc. is a contemporary art initiative inspired by the legacy of Akira Ishino and GALLERYGAN, originally founded in Ginza in 1995. Known for discovering and supporting emerging artists, Ishino brought fresh perspectives to the global art scene through exhibitions across Japan and abroad. His contributions earned him prestigious honors and deep respect within the international art community.

Continuing this spirit, press.kit is committed to discovering and nurturing artists while promoting “marketable contemporary art” across a growing global network. Marking the first anniversary of Ishino’s passing, the project has expanded its platform to showcase a diverse range of talent from Japan and beyond—supporting boundary-pushing creativity and shaping the future of art for a new generation.














































History
1995
Gallery GAN was established in Ginza, Tokyo.

From October 6 to November 10, the gallery organized the exhibition École de Nice at the Meguro-ku Museum.
In recognition of its contributions to French art, the gallery received the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Citoyens Honoraires from the city of Saint-Émilion, France.

1996
Awarded the Grand Prize of the 8th Praemium Imperiale Prize for World Culture.
Gallery GAN represented French artist César Baldaccini—under exclusive sales rights in Japan—at the award ceremony.

1997
Expanded internationally with the opening of galleries in Los Angeles and Paris, and co-managed a gallery in New York.

2000
Opened a sales gallery, Jardin Desarle, in Harajuku, Tokyo.
Launched East Greenwich, a specialty store for antique watches.

2001
Relocated the main gallery to Aoyama, Tokyo.
Began presenting special exhibitions focused on emerging and mid-career artists.

2020
Opened g.art field gallery in Akasaka, Tokyo—a creative space dedicated to supporting young and undiscovered artists.

2025
On the anniversary of founder Akira Ishino’s passing, press.kit was rebooted to carry forward his vision and legacy.

Additional Honors
Founder Akira Ishino was also awarded the Order of Cultural Merit, the Order of Sports Merit, and the Order of Friendship from the Republic of Cuba, in recognition of his contributions to the arts, sports, and cultural exchange.

Other artists that we worked with:
César Baldaccini
Vik Muniz
Toshimitsu Imai
Ben Vautier
and more...
Rie Hasegawa

 長谷川 理恵



Contemporary Artist
Rie Hasegawa explores free and intuitive expression through the use of alcohol ink art and modeling paste.

Her works possess a depth reminiscent of oil paintings, while creating unique textures and a distinct sense of dimension.

Her artistic journey began around the time she started practicing meditation. In creating from a place of calm and stillness, she discovered the joy of shaping her inner world — a joy that continues to fuel her creative drive.

Each piece emerges from inspiration, without preconception or planning. The result is a spontaneous beauty that surprises even the artist herself. Many of her works carry a light and playful charm, often expressed through small, round canvases that naturally blend into their surroundings.

It is this free-spirited and sensory approach that gives her art its unique appeal. Hasegawa describes her creative process as a reflection of her most authentic self: “What I create in a state of no-mind is the purest expression of who I am.”