ROOTOTE, a brand specializing in tote bags, will produce and sell art tote bags for artists exhibiting at "Independent Tokyo 2026" as an incubation project to fully support the careers of emerging artists.
The works of 33 artists will be made into special collaboration tote bags, using ROOTOTE's classic vertical model "TALL" as a canvas. This initiative aims to connect artists and society by bringing art into daily life as "art that can be carried," rather than just "displayed."
■ Participating Artists
@asanomakoto.、Abe Masakane、Idachi Emi、Oimy、Onuma Hiroaki、Ogura Hayato、Kasai Akiko、Kashimura Saori、kawakita atsushi、Kishida Lisa、Q-tani T-ko、Gento、Shimakawa Hako、Daman、Tokito Rino、TOYO、Toyomi Dubai、Nishide Homare、Hana Yamashita、MAMETA、Mayu Croissant、Mari Nishimura、Minami Keita、Miyachi Masanori、Miyamoto Takuya、Yamachiha、Yamazaki Nana、Yamamoto Riku、yuha、YOKOSHOW、Yokoyama Takayuki、Ruchika、REIINABA
■ Release
＞WEB Sales
August 7, 2026 (Friday) 12:00 PM onwards
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＞Independent Tokyo 2026
Dates: August 8 (Saturday) - August 9 (Sunday), 2026
August 8 (Saturday) 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
August 9 (Sunday) 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
＞Venue
Tokyo Portcity Takeshiba
Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building 4F・5F
＞Sales Booth
Next to the reception at the 4F entrance (Special Project ②)
*Sales at the Independent Tokyo venue will be in limited quantities.
Release: August 7, 2026 (Friday) 12:00 PM
Colors: Off-white, Ivory, Black
Size: W40 x H39 x D9 cm / Handle 57 cm
Material: Cotton canvas
Pockets: 1 outer, 2 inner
Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
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Independent Tokyo is an art event where young, emerging artists can exhibit and sell their own artworks in booths. It serves as a gateway for young artists and aims to support their careers. At the event, new works are unveiled, and gallerists also seek artists to exhibit in their galleries. A panel of gallerist judges selected for this event will evaluate the works, making it an important opportunity for exhibiting artists to advance their careers.
■ Dates
August 8, 2026 (Saturday) 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
August 9, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
■ Venue
Tokyo Portcity Takeshiba
Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building 4th and 5th floors
Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Official Website
■ Access to Venue
Hamamatsucho Station (JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokyo Monorail) 4-minute walk
Takeshiba Station (Yurikamome Line) West Exit 2-minute walk
Daimon Station (Toei Asakusa Line, Oedo Line) B1/B2 Exit 5-minute walk
■ Admission Fee
¥1000 (tax included)
*Valid for both days
*Free for visitors with a disability certificate (including one accompanying person)
*Free for students with a student ID
*Free for elementary school students and younger
■ Organizer
TAGBOAT Co., Ltd.