Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026

An Exhibition of Calligraphy by Sokyu Nagamori Gratitude to My Teachers — Light and Wind

Calligrapher Sokyu Nagamori will present his second exhibition at WAKO, the first in seven years.
The theme of this exhibition is Gratitude to My Teachers — Light and Wind.

“Whenever I find words that I want to write,” says artistic calligrapher Nagamori, “I hold them in my heart and let my imagination expand. Sometimes I even trace them in the sky. He pauses to reflect:
“My two mentors,Ōtei Kaneko and Sadayoshi Kaneko, are the source of my creative courage,” he says. “They taught me to learn from the classics, to let my works flow freely, to always be creative, and never to settle.”
The exhibition features a wide range of works, including modern poetic calligraphy, Chinese-character calligraphy, mixed-script compositions combining Japanese and Western letters, and pieces enhanced with delicate colors. The show will also feature works based on poetry and haiku, as well as smaller framed and hanging scroll pieces suitable for display in everyday settings.
Firmly rooted in the traditions of Japanese calligraphy, yet not bound by convention, Nagamori's work embodies both a profound spiritual freedom and a dynamic vitality that resonates deeply with the viewer.
We warmly invite you to experience the bold, expressive world of this unique calligraphy.