Christian Riese Lassen‘s special exhibition “Kiwami” is touring 12 venues across Japan in 2026🐬
I actually went, so here’s my full report on all the highlights and impressions!
📖 What’s in This Article 📖
☝️Christian Lassen Special Exhibition “Kiwami” 2026 – event info & nationwide schedule
✌️All the highlights I saw in person – Eternal Emplace, lighting effects, and more!
🤟Dual exhibition with Kirk Reinert & the exclusive limited pamphlet gift!
Christian Riese Lassen Special Exhibition “Kiwami” 2026 | 12 Venues Nationwide – Free Admission
Let’s start with the basics!
Art Vivant Co., Ltd. is presenting this major touring art event across 12 venues throughout Japan from May to July 2026🗺️
And it’s completely free – how amazing is that⁉️
You can casually step into Christian Lassen‘s vivid ocean world without spending a single yen!
| Exhibition Name | Christian Riese Lassen Works Special Exhibition “Kiwami” |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
| Photography | Photography & video recording prohibited |
| Organizer | Art Vivant Co., Ltd. |
| Period | May–July 2026 (varies by venue) |
| Areas | 12 venues nationwide (Gunma, Tokyo, Aichi, Hiroshima, Kanagawa, Shiga, Hokkaido, Hyogo, Chiba, Shimane, Fukuoka, Toyama, Saitama) |
2026 Full Nationwide Schedule | Organized by Art Vivant Co., Ltd.
| Dates | Venue | Prefecture |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15 (Thu) – 5/18 (Sun) | Maebashi Tonya Center Hall | Gunma |
| 5/15 (Thu) – 5/18 (Sun) | Theatre 1010 (Kitasenju Marui 11F) | Tokyo |
| 5/22 (Thu) – 5/25 (Sun) | Fushimi Efreed Hall & Exhibition Space | Aichi |
| 5/22 (Thu) – 5/25 (Sun) | Fukuyama City Industrial Exchange Center | Hiroshima |
| 5/26 (Mon) – 6/1 (Sun) | Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Building 1 | Kanagawa |
| 5/29 (Thu) – 5/31 (Sat) | Maibara City Culture & Industry Exchange Hall | Shiga |
| 6/19 (Thu) – 6/23 (Mon) | Kitami City Machikita Odori Building | Hokkaido |
| 7/2 (Wed) – 7/5 (Sat) | Design Creative Center Kobe | Hyogo |
| 7/3 (Thu) – 7/6 (Sun) | Kashiwa-no-ha Conference Center | Chiba |
| 7/3 (Thu) – 7/6 (Sun) | Matsue City Kunibiki Messe | Shimane |
| 7/10 (Thu) – 7/13 (Sun) | Resora Hall | Fukuoka |
| 7/10 (Thu) – 7/13 (Sun) | Takaoka Tonya Center | Toyama |
| 7/17 (Thu) – 7/20 (Sun) | Omiya Sonic City Building | Saitama |
⚠️ Photography and video recording are NOT allowed inside the venue! Focus on burning every detail into your memory and enjoy every single moment 📵
I Went – and the Surprises Just Kept Coming! Full Highlights Report 🌊✨
When you think of Christian Riese Lassen, those sparkling ocean paintings featuring dolphins and the sea probably come to mind, right?
A lot of people probably recognize them from comedian sketches or puzzle box art – “Oh, I’ve seen that before!” 😊
Seeing them in person up close, though?
The sheer scale and attention to detail was absolutely overwhelming!
Eternal Emplace | The Secret of Hidden Hearts and a Dolphin in the Sky 🐬
My absolute favorite piece from the exhibition was “Eternal Emplace”!
If you look really carefully at the back-right of the painting, you can spot Lassen himself, in the act of painting it 😲
The artist hiding inside his own work – how incredibly romantic is that!
On top of that, the painting is filled with hidden hearts scattered all over,
and when you look up at the sky, there’s a 🐬 dolphin!
It’s like a hidden picture puzzle – you just get completely absorbed searching for them!
There’s actually a deeply meaningful reason why Lassen hides hearts in his paintings: it’s all about family love.
Lassen has always placed enormous importance on expressing his love for his children through his art,
and he continues to hide hearts throughout his works to deliver the message that “love exists within nature” ❤️
Every time you find one, it fills your heart with this warm, gentle feeling!
The Lighting Changes from Morning to Day to Night! Experiencing Art Like Never Before
One of the most special parts of this exhibition was that they showed us the paintings up close while demonstrating how they change under different lighting!
Simply by shifting the angle of the light, the exact same painting transforms completely – from morning to midday to night ✨
Morning has a soft, gentle glow. Midday is vivid and full of energy.
And night deepens into a mysterious, rich blue… I genuinely gasped “Wait, that’s the SAME painting?!” 😲
Christian Lassen‘s works are beautiful from a distance, but seeing them up close reveals an entirely different world of brushwork and light.
This kind of hands-on, immersive presentation was absolutely the best!
Kirk Reinert’s Fairy World on Display Too! Comparing Two Artists’ Universes 🧚
This exhibition wasn’t just Christian Riese Lassen – works by Kirk Reinert were also on display!
Reinert’s paintings feature fairies and a fantastical dreamworld vibe –
absolutely adorable and completely enchanting 🌸
It honestly felt like wandering straight into a fairy tale!
Rhinestones Hidden in the Paintings! Sparkling in the Sunlight 💎
One thing that truly surprised me was discovering that some of the paintings have rhinestones subtly embedded in them 💎
When sunlight hits them, they catch the light with a sparkling flash,
representing the glittering reflection of snow, water surfaces, and the brilliance of nature!
I never expected there to be materials beyond paint – the craftsmanship is just insane!
This is a kind of emotion you truly can’t get anywhere except standing in front of the real thing ✨
Lassen × Reinert | A Side-by-Side Comparison of Two Artists’ Worlds
| Christian Riese Lassen | Kirk Reinert | |
|---|---|---|
| Theme | Ocean, dolphins, whales, nature | Fairies, fantasy, dreamworld |
| Color Palette | Vivid blues, cobalt, greens | Soft pastels, gold, rose |
| Atmosphere | Dynamic, energetic, cosmic | Romantic, delicate, fairy tale |
| Hidden Elements | Hearts, animals, symbols of love | Particles of light, flowers, fairy breath |
| Fan Base | Ocean lovers, sparkly art enthusiasts | Fantasy, fairy tale, cute things lovers |
After soaking in Lassen’s powerful ocean world, stepping into Reinert’s delicate fairy universe is the ultimate contrast!
Having both worlds side by side really makes each one shine even brighter 🧚✨
Exclusive Visit Gift “Gift from the Sea” | 20-Page Full-Color Pamphlet 📖
When you make a reservation to attend, you receive an exclusive gift: a 20-page full-color pamphlet called “Gift from the Sea” 🎁
It becomes a record of every painting you saw that day, and you can flip through it again anytime – such a wonderful keepsake 📖
When the staff asked “How did you first discover Lassen?”, I had to stop and think –
and then I remembered seeing his paintings on comedian sketches and puzzle boxes!
Those sparkling images must have been living in my memory without me even realizing it 😊
This exhibition is the perfect place to rediscover the charm of Christian Lassen – an artist you feel like you know, but maybe don’t fully know yet!
Click here to book your visit!
🌈 Wrap-Up 🌈
✅ Christian Lassen Special Exhibition “Kiwami” is touring 12 venues nationwide in 2026 – totally free!
✅ Highlights like Eternal Emplace with hidden hearts and the stunning lighting effects are not to be missed!
✅ Dual exhibition with Kirk Reinert + exclusive pamphlet gift makes this a must-visit experience!
Check the official website for a venue near you and go experience Lassen’s glowing ocean world in person 🐬✨
Free admission AND this quality – I’m so glad I went! The moment the lighting shifted and the whole painting transformed gave me actual chills. I really hope you get to visit a venue near you~!
🔗 Source: Christian Riese Lassen Works Special Exhibition “Kiwami” Official Website
© 2026 Christian Riese Lassen. All Rights Reserved. © 2026 Kirk Reinert. All Rights Reserved. Organized by Art Vivant Co., Ltd.
Do you know Lassen?
A lot of people have probably seen those sparkling ocean paintings
from puzzle boxes or comedian sketches!
When I actually went to the exhibition, it was way beyond my
expectations and I was totally hyped 🌊🐬🌴
If you fall in love with a piece, you can actually buy it –
so make sure to check it out!