LOST & FOUND in THE CITY: A Joint Exhibition by Taiwanese and Japanese Artists at the City's Lost and Found
- A personal journey of discovery guided by characters
- When works of art intertwine emotions to become space, the characters become companions
- Gathering Taiwanese and Japanese artists to express unique emotional perspectives
- An exhibition suitable for solo appreciation and viewing with companions
What to expect
Must-See in Spring 2026!
Taipei's "Lost & Found in the City" Healing Opens 4/18-5/10
11 Groups of Popular IP Artists from Taiwan and Japan Create the Strongest “Healing Haven” Have you lost your purest self in the bustling city?
The City Lost & Found creates 11 emotional archive rooms, taking you to find the lost fragments of your memory.
Opening officially on April 18, 2026, at Huashan 1914 Creative Park, this healing campaign that subverts the traditional exhibition model will bring together 11 top artists from Taiwan and Japan, combining interactive experiences to lead the audience on a time-space adventure of lost items.
【Exhibition Information】
- Exhibition Name｜Lost & Found in THE CITY
- Operating Hours｜10:00 - 18:00 daily (Last admission and ticket sales at 17:30)
- Exhibition Dates｜2026.04.18 – 05.10
- Exhibition Venue｜Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Building Central 4B, 1F & 2F (No. 1, Section 1, Bade Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City)
- Organizer｜Shih-Guang Media Co., Ltd.
- Ticketing Platform｜KLOOK
【Artist Introductions】
(Divided by exhibition floor, in no particular order)
Kanako Nakamura〖Confidence Archive〗 Based in Osaka, she is the founder of lifestyle brand “kanakono.” She uses recycled fabrics, buttons, and other everyday materials to create fashionable three-dimensional works. This exhibition features a dedicated stage, inviting viewers to step into the artwork and feel the confident posture of the characters.
57〖Dream Archive〗 With childlike fun and fantasy as the core of his creation, he creates a dream world that can be entered. The venue will exhibit the two-meter-high character “Dreamzilla,” inviting the audience to directly enter the work and embark on an imaginative interactive experience.
Yoshiko Hada〖Improvisation Archive〗 Living in Tokyo, she depicts a visual world between the everyday and the imaginary with simple and rhythmic shapes and restrained colors. She was selected for the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrator Exhibition in 2021 and 2025, continuously accumulating international illustration energy.
Foufou Bunny〖Humor Archive〗 Responding humorously to the realities of life that are not so cute in a cute but not pleasing way. Proving that you can continue to create and seriously and crazily walk your own path without catering to cuteness.
Yoshino Nico〖Fun Archive〗 Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, she founded Maison d’oeufs (French for “House of Eggs”) in 2020. In this exhibition, she will restore the Maison d’oeufs store model, entrusting her creative wish to be remembered by the world with the theme of eggs.
eskimo〖Guardian Archive〗 Using cute and childlike animal characters to depict the sustainable crisis facing the ecology—polar bears lost in melting ice, ants running around for survival—using gentle images to remind humans that nature is quietly sending out a distress signal.
Daffy〖Blank Archive〗 Through Pow the Mouse, a cute gray mouse who likes cheese and bananas, he conveys warm companionship. Believes that “cuteness can make the world happier,” and makes everyday life quietly brighter.
Midori Harada〖Travel Archive〗 Midori Harada is a Japanese illustrator and art director who has been involved in the visual creation of the 《Pokémon》 series for many years, accumulating more than 300 card works, and transforming the character cotton bear into a warm picture book image with a hand-painted style.
Li Shan-yin〖Calm Archive〗 A contemporary Taiwanese ceramic artist, this exhibition exclusively features the “Fairy Doesn’t Want to Move” series. The name “Fairy” comes from the lazy feeling in the Minnan language, depicting the real state of mind of modern people choosing to slow down and temporarily lie down under high-pressure life.
PEPI YASUDA 〖Love Archive〗 A Japanese artist living in the UK, her works are influenced by spiritual healing experiences. With “love” as the core, she uses warm colors and images of flowers and sleeping people to depict the power of motherly nourishment.
Mariko Tsunashima〖Naughty Archive〗 The pen name “Maminka” means mother in Czech, reflecting her empathy for women raising children. Her works use gentle and straightforward language to depict the innocent and naughty daily interactions between children and cats.
【Artist Signing Time】
April 18, 2026 (Saturday) / Exhibition 1F Activity Area
- eskimo (Hitoshi Watanabe) 11:00 - 12:00
- Daffy (Daiki Hanagaki) 13:30 - 14:30
- Kanako Nakamura 14:30 - 15:30
- Maison D'oeufs (Yoshino Niko) 15:30 - 16:30
April 19, 2026 (Sunday) / Exhibition 1F Activity Area
- Getsuyo_no_Maminka (Mariko Tsunashima) 11:00 - 12:00
- PEPI (Jun Yasuda) 13:30 - 14:30
- Yoshiko Hada 14:30 - 15:30
- Midori Harada 15:30 - 16:30
April 25, 2026 (Saturday) / Exhibition 1F Activity Area
- FOUFOU BUNNY 13:30 - 14:30
April 26, 2026 (Sunday) / Exhibition 1F Activity Area
- 57 ART / Wu Chi 14:00 - 16:00 (E-painting only)
April 26, 2026 (Sunday) / Exhibition Area Guided Tour
- Li Shan-yin - Calm Archive 15:00 - 16:00
"Lost & Found in the City" is like a book or a movie, ultimately emphasizing the dialogue with oneself. It is suitable for solo viewing, paying attention to the relationship between characters and works to compare your own state; it is also suitable for viewing with companions, discovering unspoken thoughts or lost emotional puzzles from different perspectives. "Lost & Found in the City" hopes to present the existence of every past feeling. Whether you enjoy it alone or share it with others, it will become part of the complete experience. In response to the face-to-face signing events of 11 Taiwanese and Japanese artists, various early bird discount tickets will be launched for a limited time from January 26. The first wave of early bird tickets is priced at $320, limited until February 22; from February 23, early bird prices for the school season will be offered at $350, a double ticket at $640, and a four-person ticket at $1200, limited until March 31. During the above periods, you can also purchase artist signing events, but spots are limited, while supplies last.
Good to know
【Important Notes】
- Please present a valid ticket (physical or electronic) upon entry and cooperate with the instructions of the staff to enter in order. The ticket includes entertainment tax, and a separate invoice will not be issued.
- Admission is free for children aged 3 and under (inclusive), but they must be accompanied by an adult with a full-price ticket. Children under the age of 12 must also be accompanied by an adult with a full-price ticket, and please pay attention to their safety.
- There are no restrooms or trash cans inside the exhibition hall. If you need to use them, please do so outside the venue before entering.
- Some areas of the exhibition have interactive experiences. Please follow the on-site instructions and be mindful of other visitors' traffic flow.
- To maintain the exhibits and the quality of the viewing experience, please do not touch works that are not open for interaction, and avoid running, pushing, or making loud noises.
- Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the exhibition hall, as is smoking, chewing gum, or betel nuts.
- Strollers and large luggage should be placed in the designated area outside the venue. Please keep valuables with you. The exhibition is not responsible for safekeeping.
- Photography rules are subject to on-site announcements. The use of flash, tripods, selfie sticks, and professional photography equipment is prohibited. Live broadcasting is prohibited in all areas of the exhibition. Without prior permission, commercial photos, videos, or interviews may not be taken. Please be sure to comply with the intellectual property rights of the exhibition and the copyright of the works.
- Pets (except guide dogs) and all kinds of dangerous and illegal items are not allowed in the exhibition hall. It is forbidden to pat or touch the exhibits and display cases in the exhibition hall. Compensation will be required for any damage.
- It is forbidden to peddle or resell tickets in the venue or around the venue. If improper behavior is not corrected after being advised, you must leave immediately without objection, and the ticket fee will not be compensated or refunded.
- In order to maintain the quality of the exhibition and safety, when the number of visitors in the exhibition hall reaches the upper limit, traffic control will be implemented, and the ticket office will suspend ticket sales. Please cooperate with the staff's instructions and wait in line at the entrance (last admission time is 17:30).
- If you need to re-enter after leaving, you can stamp a re-entry seal at the exit of the exhibition hall and re-enter the queue at the entrance. However, you can only enter and exit the exhibition during the exhibition's business hours on the same day. You do not need to purchase another ticket to purchase merchandise in the souvenir area. Please proceed to the merchandise area from the exit.
- The organizer reserves the right to adjust the admission method, visitor flow, and related regulations. The latest information is subject to on-site announcements and official platform (IG) instructions. The organizer reserves the right to interpret the event if there are any unfulfilled matters mentioned above.
【Ticketing Regulations】
- A single ticket is limited to one person and is valid for one entry only and cannot be reused. Those using package tickets must enter at the same time and cannot be used separately.
- Student identification for discounted tickets does not include Open University, continuing education, community colleges, master's and doctoral students, or international student IDs.
- Age calculation is based on the year and month. Please present relevant documents that can identify the age.
(1) Children under the age of 3 who do not bring relevant documents will be calculated as a preferential ticket.
(2) Children or students aged 3 or older who do not bring relevant documents will be calculated as a single ticket.
(3) Seniors over 65 years of age who do not bring relevant documents will be calculated as a single ticket.
- This ticket is a valuable ticket. Please keep it properly. If it is lost, damaged, punched, altered, stained, copied, or torn, it will be deemed invalid, and no refunds or replacements will be accepted.
- The validity period of this ticket is within the exhibition period (until 2026/5/10), and it will be deemed invalid if it expires. For refund requests, please go to the original ticketing channel before the closing of the exhibition on 2026/5/10. Overdue requests will not be accepted. If you purchase a package ticket, please note that the package combination must be complete and unused before a full refund can be made. Please refer to the refund regulations of each channel for refund procedures.
- Those who are eligible for free admission should take the initiative to show their documents to the service staff for verification before entering. If you do not meet the qualifications, please purchase a ticket according to your identity. Those who meet the preferential status (discounted tickets, compassionate tickets) cannot request a partial refund or subsidy of the ticket difference after entering with the ticket.
- In order for the service staff to clearly identify, please ensure that necessary companions of people with disabilities closely follow the people with disabilities into the venue.
- If there are any unfulfilled matters mentioned above, please refer to the official website and FB announcements. The organizer reserves the right to interpret the event.
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