Exhibition proposals & space hireMinamisenba, Osaka · Japan

A space for your
next exhibition.

An independent photography gallery in Osaka, open to exhibition proposals from artists, photographers and independent curators.

Discuss an exhibition
Deadbooks Gallery · OsakaPhotography / Exhibitions / Photobooks
40m²
Approximate gallery area
25m
Approximate exhibition wall length
Osaka
Minamisenba, Chuo-ku

An intimate setting
for contemporary work.

Deadbooks Gallery brings together contemporary photography, photobooks and dialogue. We welcome proposals for solo and group exhibitions, photobook launches and artist talks that connect with the gallery’s programme.

AddressRoom 220, Junkei Building
2-2-28 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku
Osaka 542-0081, Japan
Gallery hours13:00–19:00
ProposalsSolo & group exhibitions / Photobook launches / Artist talks

Space hire.

Start with the gallery space, then discuss the support your exhibition needs. Exhibition dates are subject to availability and proposal review.

Weekdays
Monday–Friday
¥20,000/ day
Weekends
Saturday–Sunday
¥30,000/ day
Extended exhibitions
For a two-week or longer programme
By quotation

Indicative space-hire rates in JPY. Tax treatment, included services, installation and deinstallation days, staffing and any sales commission will be confirmed in a written quotation. Printing, framing and curatorial support are quoted separately.

From proposal
to presentation.

Tell us what you would like to realise. We can discuss a combination of services suited to your work, schedule and budget.

Exhibition planning

Discuss work selection, sequencing and the exhibition layout.

Printing & framing

Explore local production in Japan, with paper, size and framing options.

Promotion & design

Discuss exhibition posters, website presentation and social media promotion.

On-site arrangements

Agree on installation, artist attendance and gallery staffing before booking.

Services and responsibilities are agreed for each project. They are not automatically included in the daily space-hire rate.

Begin with your work.

All exhibition proposals are reviewed by the gallery. Please share enough material to help us understand your practice and the exhibition you have in mind.

1

Send your proposal

Include a portfolio or website, a short artist biography, an exhibition outline, preferred dates and an approximate budget.

2

Discuss the details

We discuss the fit with the gallery programme, available dates, production needs and whether you can attend in person.

3

Confirm the exhibition

A written quotation and agreed terms set out the schedule, services and responsibilities before booking is confirmed.

Exhibition enquiries

Tell us what
you have in mind.

Share your work and preferred dates. We look forward to learning about your project and discussing how it could take shape at Deadbooks Gallery.

Contact the gallery