Special Exhibition

A DAILOGUE IN FORM

November 21-22, 2026

A DIALOGUE IN FORM

Join us at Eisei-en Kyoto Bonsai Garden for a special two-day exhibition celebrating the intersection of bonsai, ceramics, and contemporary art.

Featuring the bonsai creations of Bjorn L. Bjorholm, the expressive bonsai ceramics of Nao Tokutake, and the captivating paintings of Spanish artist Nil Marqués, creating an unexpected dialogue between nature, craftsmanship, and artistic expression.

Together, these three artists explore the boundaries of their respective disciplines, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience bonsai in a new light—where living trees, sculptural ceramics, and contemporary painting converge in a shared space.

Location: Eisei-en Kyoto Bonsai Garden
Dates: November 21-22, 2026
Time: 9am to 5pm each day
Entrance Fee: 1000 Yen/person (kids 15 and under are free)

ARTIST PROFILES

NAO TOKUTAKE
Oregon, USA
BJORN L BJORHOLM
Kyoto, JAPAN
NIL MARQUÉS
Mallorca, SPAIN

Artwork Available for Purchase

Visitors will have the opportunity to acquire original works from all three featured artists during the exhibition, including bonsai by Bjorn L. Bjorholm, unique ceramics by Nao Tokutake, and original paintings by Nil Marqués.

Whether you're looking to add a living work of art to your collection, discover an exceptional handmade pot, or bring home an original painting, this exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience and collect the work of these three artists in one place.

*Please note that export of bonsai and living plant material is not available to the US or Australia.

RSVP INFO

For security reasons, the exact address of Eisei-en Kyoto Bonsai Garden will not be published online. Instead, the garden's address and access information will be emailed directly to everyone who RSVPs a few days before the exhibition.

Please be sure to RSVP via the form below so that you receive the information necessary to visit us. We look forward to welcoming you!

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