Ao Miyasaka: Death to Violence

Tokyo-based contemporary artist Ao Miyasaka will present a three-day exhibition showcasing her latest couture collection during New York Fashion Week, held from February 16–18, 2026, at Gallery Wave in New York. This exhibition recontextualizes the works originally presented on the runway, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the collection through physical proximity, material detail, and conceptual depth. The exhibition is intended for media, buyers, collectors, and professionals across art and fashion, serving as a space for viewing, dialogue, and exchange.

Runway Show
February 15, 2026
Access: 660 12th Ave Floor 6, New York, NY 10019

Format: Couture works / Textile art / Embroidery
This collection is developed under the theme “R.I.P. — A Rite of Passage for the Former Self.” While events may unfold in chains, whether our emotional responses continue to repeat is a choice you can make. No memory will ever return in exactly the same form tomorrow. This body of work envisions a farewell to the past—an act of letting go in order to trust who you are today and the environment you now stand in. Drawing from Edo-period ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese tattoo culture, embroidery is reinterpreted not as decoration, but as a ritualistic technique associated with prayer, memory, and community formation. The word “Love,” embedded throughout the works, extends beyond romantic meaning to encompass Respect, Peace, and Family.

Craftsmanship and Material Lineage
The exhibited works consist of limited couture pieces and highly singular textile works, created through direct collaboration with artisans across Japan.
Selected pieces incorporate textiles combining traditional Japanese washi paper and velvet—materials also included in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

About the Artist
Ao Miyasaka (born 2000, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan) is a contemporary artist working across textiles, embroidery, couture, and art.
By personally visiting production regions and engaging in dialogue with artisans, she integrates material histories and regional cultural narratives into her work. Her works have been presented in Japan, New York, and across Asia. In 2024, she presented a collaborative work with artisans of Kurume Kasuri during New York Textile Month.

Visiting & Press Inquiries
Media, buyers, collectors, and professionals interested in coverage, acquisition, or collaboration are warmly invited to attend.
For appointments, interviews, or materials, please contact:
Website: https://aomiyasaka.com
Instagram: @ao_miyasaka
Email: info@aomiyasaka.jp
High-resolution images and press materials are available upon request.