An exhibition by ancco, the fourth artist in the Ace Hotel Artist In Residence program, co-curated by commune, will be held at the Ace Hotel Kyoto.

A book/zine shelf selected by commune will be located in the lobby gallery of the Ace Hotel Kyoto.
ancco's new zine and other titles will be available for purchase in conjunction with the exhibition. Collaboration tote bag with ancco is also available at the store. Please check them out.

ancco Exhibition “Dungeon”
Friday, June 6, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
Ace Hotel Kyoto Lobby Gallery
245-2 Kurumayacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

From Ace Hotel Kyoto website - 
We’re excited to welcome graphic artist and sculptor ancco as the fourth Artist in Residence (A!R) at Ace Hotel Kyoto. Her exhibition, titled “Dungeon”, draws from her experiences and reflections during residencies across different locations in recent years. For ancco, diving deep into thought and navigating the unknown in unfamiliar environments feels much like

progressing through stages in a role-playing game. Creating work in a new place allows her to rediscover and reconstruct herself—like hitting a reset button and beginning a new life in a new home.
These temporary stays come with an inevitable sense of urgency, different from the comfort of familiarity. The limited time encourages quicker decisions, as if selecting a character in a game and moving with purpose toward a goal. It’s a meditative yet game-like process of exploration and self-reinvention.

This exhibition presents a collection of drawings and ceramic sculptures inspired by that journey. Come and experience her fantastical world for yourself.

ancco
ancco is a Tokyo-based graphic artist and sculptor known for her signature fantasy-driven aesthetic. Since launching her career in 2011, she has collaborated with global brands such as Marc Jacobs, Converse, RIMOWA, GAP, bringing her dreamlike visuals to fashion and culture. In recent years, her practice has expanded into ceramics and 3D-printed sculpture, where she gives form to a cast of mystical beings—cherubic fairies, playful devils, and other creatures that dwell in her surreal universe.
@ancccoo

more info: acehotel.com/kyoto/artist-in-residence