Press

　

November 6, 2025

Press Release no.3

　

This is the fourth time that Art Collaboration Kyoto
has been granted this status since 2022
　

　

ACK Bonded Status

Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) is pleased to announce that it has once again obtained bonded status for its upcoming 2025 edition. The bonded status allows international exhibitors to be exempt from the 10% sales tax that would have otherwise been imposed before the sale, facilitating smoother transactions and encouraging international participation.
　

This marks the fourth consecutive year that Art Collaboration Kyoto has been granted this status since 2022.
　

*Following partial amendments to Japan’s Customs Act in 2021, it became possible to hold art auctions and art fairs within bonded areas, where import procedures and associated customs duties are deferred.

　

Notes to Editors

Art Collaboration Kyoto 2025 will welcome 72 galleries across the globe, including 25 first-time exhibitors and 36 from overseas. For the full list of participating galleries, please visit https://a-c-k.jp/en/exhibitors/.

A preview of artworks can be viewed here:
https://a-c-k.jp/en/artworks/

ACK Curates (Public Program, Talks, Kids’ Programs)
https://a-c-k.jp/en/ack-curates/public-program/

What’s On
https://a-c-k.jp/en/whats-on/
　

　

　

About Art Collaboration Kyoto

Art Collaboration Kyoto is a culture-forward contemporary art fair held in Kyoto with collaboration at its core. One of the leading art fairs in Japan specializing in contemporary art, Art Collaboration Kyoto presents unique collaborations forged between Japanese and international galleries; government and private sectors; and fine arts and other cultural spheres in Kyoto. Hosted in the Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto), the fair consists of two sections: “Gallery Collaborations”, which pairs a Japan-based gallery with its international peer in a shared booth; and “Kyoto Meetings”, which features presentations with distinct connections to Kyoto. In addition, ACK Curates will feature its Public Program, talks series, and family programs. Beyond the fair, a number of special projects and exhibitions will be concurrently on view in Kyoto.
　

Art Collaboration Kyoto is organized by the ACK Executive Committee, which includes the Kyoto Prefecture; Association for the Promotion of Contemporary Art in Japan; Contemporary Art Dealers Association Nippon; Culture Vision Japan Foundation Inc.; Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and the Kyoto Convention and Visitors Bureau. The fair is presented with support from The Cabinet Office, Government of Japan in the fiscal 2024, The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan in the fiscal 2024, and Japan Tourism Agency, Unique Experience in Japan 2024 in cooperation with JETRO Kyoto, Kyoto City, The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Japan Association of New Economy, and The Kyoto Shimbun.
The fair is located at the Kyoto International Conference Center (Takaragaike, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City) and others. For more information, please visit a-c-k.jp.
　

　


　

2025 Dates
Preview (by invitation only): Thursday, November 13, 2025
Public opening dates: Friday, November 14, 2025 – Sunday, November 16, 2025

　


Media Contacts
FITZ & CO | Georgina Zhao | gzhao@fitzandco.com
Art Collaboration Kyoto | Yoshiko Nawa and Rasa Tsuda | press@a-c-k.jp