GENERAL INFORMATION
What is this exhibition? この展覧会は何ですか？
The Invisible Dog is curating a new edition of NAFAS, a festival celebrating art and food at BUoY Arts Center Tokyo in September 2026.
The Festival includes an exhibition of visual art and a series of performances and food events, all related to food.
The Festival NAFAS was launch in 2022 in New York. You can discover here the whole program of the NYC edition.
We want to celebrate this passion for food and art by having a festival full of artists, performers, and chefs whose works are inspired by food, nourishment, digestion, cuisine, but also the art of the table, kitchen, culinary tools, etc. The Festival will launch beginning of September 2026 for four weeks.
インヴィジブル・ドッグは、2026年9月にBUoYアーツセンター東京にて開催される、アートと食を祝うフェスティバル「NAFAS」の新エディションをキュレーションします。
本フェスティバルは、食をテーマとしたビジュアルアートの展覧会に加え、パフォーマンスやフードイベントのシリーズで構成されます。NAFASは2022年にニューヨークで初めて開催され、NYC版の全プログラムはこちらからご覧いただけます。
私たちは、食とアートへの情熱を祝し、食、栄養、消化、料理、さらには食卓の芸術、キッチンや調理器具などにインスピレーションを得た作品を制作するアーティスト、パフォーマー、シェフが集うフェスティバルを目指しています。
フェスティバルは2026年9月初旬より4週間にわたり開催されます。
When can I know more about NAFAS in NYC?NAFAS（ニューヨーク開催）について、いつ詳しく知ることができますか？
Visit the New York edition here (video)
Festival writing by Alicia Kennedy (text in english)
Lucien Zayan’s interview by Julia Skinner (text in english)
Review in Brooklyn Rail (text in english)
What does the space look like?
Discover the BUoY Arts Center Tokyo.
APPLYING
When do you start accepting applications?
You can apply right now.
What are the application requirements?
– Personal information and contact info
– The general description of the work: title, material, dimensions, year, and other relevant information
– The conceptual description of the work
– Artist statement
– CV/Resume
– Images as JPEG (must be 1MB or under) or videos (min. 720p, must be 50 MB or under)
When is the deadline?
March 31, 2026
How should I submit my application?
Click HERE to apply.
Can I do a site-specific installation?
Yes. In your application, please provide additional information regarding how the work will look or function in the space. Feel free to include photos, videos, or sketches.
Can I do a performance?
Yes. In your application, please provide additional information regarding how the work will look or function in the space. Feel free to include photos, videos, or any additional documentation of the performance or any similar performances you have done in your application.
I am a chef, can I participate?
Yes. In your application, please provide additional information regarding your needs in terms of kitchen, materials, and the number of guests you can serve at a time.
Do I need to be familiar with BUoY Arts Center Tokyo or The Invisible Dog to participate in the show?
Not at all.
However, if you are interested in submitting a site-specific installation or a performance you are strongly encouraged to familiarize yourself with the space in order to adjust your work accordingly. If you would like to schedule an in-person visit, please contact lucien@theinvisibledog.org
Do you welcome international artists?
Absolutely, but you must reside in Japan or have already a relationship with The Invisible Dog.
What is the review process like?
Submissions are reviewed by our director/curator Lucien Zayan. Applicants are selected based on quality and merit, and how well they fit the theme and our vision of the exhibition.
Is there any fee to pay?
No, application is free, as well as participation in the Festival.
Do you commission?
For certain site-specific works, we can grant the artists. If you need financial support, please send a budget with your application.
DROP OFF/PICKUP
How do I deliver my work to BUoY Arts Center Tokyo?
Artists are responsible for packing and hand-carrying their pieces to BUoY Arts Center Tokyo. If you need to mail or ship your piece, please let us know in advance.
Artists are also responsible for the costs of delivering their works to and from the gallery. Artists should provide their own insurance for their works. We are not responsible for any damage during shipping or handling.
All packing materials will be kept for artwork return or shipment.
When and where should I deliver my work?
Your artwork must be delivered at BUoY Arts Center Tokyo
49-11, Senju-Nakacho, Adachi-ku, Tokyo
by August 26, 2026
How do I get to BUoY Arts Center Tokyo?
See HERE for detailed directions.
When do you install?
Install will start on August 27, 2026
When is the Festival?
The whole month of September 2026, opening day to be confirmed
Do I need to install my own work?
Only if it’s a site-specific installation or if your artwork need special attention.
If for any reason you are unable to install your piece yourself during the install period, please let us know beforehand and we will try to work something out.
Please provide your own tools, equipment, and anything else you might need to install your work. We have some limited equipment you can borrow if necessary.
How can I pick up my work?
You can get your work back after the exhibition closes. The artist is responsible for packaging and picking up their work. Light packing supplies will be available from the original drop off. Please have extra supplies as needed.
Artists can arrange to have their works shipped to them, however we’re not responsible for any costs associated with shipping and handling.
Artists are responsible to deliver sold artworks to collectors.
Artwork Sales
Does The Invisible Dog / BUoY Arts Center Tokyo take any commission from sold pieces?
We take 50% of sales revenue. If you are represented by a gallery, we are open to collaborate and negotiate the commission.
For ticketed performances, cooking classes, dinners or food events, box office revenue is shared with the artists.