Founded in 2010 by creative agency en one tokyo and currently under the direction of co-founder Satoru Arai, Gallery COMMON emerged from the street culture of Harajuku as an intimate space for both Japanese and international artists and trendsetters to interact with the local scene. Since it's founding, the gallery has expanded its vision to work with both renowned and upcoming contemporary artists across diverse countries and disciplines while participating in art fairs and collaborative projects throughout Japan. While remaining committed to it’s original vision of protecting and fostering Harajuku culture, Gallery COMMON aims to break down the outdated barriers between genre and industry, artist and audience, domestic and overseas— to find the “common” thread that connects us all.