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“A HOME AWAY FROM HOME” by Jimmy Onishi

  • All Day | Saturday November 01, 2025 - Saturday January 31, 2026
  • Ace Hotel Kyoto | Ace Hotel Kyoto
  • 245-2 Kurumayacho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto will host “Another Hometown”, a special spin-off exhibition by painter Jimmy Onishi, from November 1, 2025 (Sat) to January 31, 2026 (Sat) at the Lobby Gallery.

This exhibition serves as a spin-off presentation preceding the upcoming 2026 winter exhibition “Hometown.” It focuses on the “places” that artist Jimmy Onishi encountered through his creative activities around the world, showcasing works inspired by those locations.

Jimmy began painting in 1992 and has created works in Spain, Malta, Rome, Antarctica, Paris, Okinawa, Toyama, Osaka, Nagasaki, and more. A selection of 12 iconic pieces will be on view, showcasing his colorful journey over 33 years.

During the exhibition, KŌSA on the 3rd floor will offer a special afternoon tea inspired by Jimmy’s vibrant colors and the flavors of the season — a playful experience that feels like stepping into his canvas.

Jimmy Onishi

Jimmy Onishi first rose to fame in Japan with his unique personality and spontaneous humor, becoming a household name through countless TV appearances and unforgettable one-liners. While beloved for his comedic charm, his artistic talent also drew attention when he debuted his paintings on a Yomiuri TV program, receiving high praise from prominent artists and experts.

In 1993, he held his first solo exhibition, marking the start of his journey as a painter. He later stepped away from entertainment to focus on art, living and creating in places like Spain and Malta. Known for his bold brushstrokes and vibrant use of color, Jimmy’s work has gained wide acclaim both in Japan and abroad.

More recently, his “POP OUT” exhibition (2022–2023) toured 10 cities across Japan, attracting a total of 120,000 visitors and cementing his presence as a celebrated contemporary artist.

 

エースホテル京都は、2025年11月1日(土)から2026年1月31日(土)までの期間、1階ロビーギャラリーにて、画家・ジミー大西のスピンオフ展「もうひとつのホームタウン」を開催いたします。
本展は、2026年冬に開催予定の展覧会「ホームタウン」に先駆けて実施されるスピンオフ展示です。ジミー大西が世界各地で創作活動を通じて出会った“場所”に焦点を当て、その土地から生まれた作品を紹介します。

画家・ジミー大西と「場所」が紡ぐ創作の旅
1992年、テレビ番組の企画をきっかけに本格的に絵を描き始めたジミー大西。芸術家・岡本太郎氏から「四角い枠を気にせず、キャンバスからハミ出しちゃえばいいんだ」という言葉を受け、本気で画家を志しました。
お笑い芸人を辞め、最初に選んだ行動はスペインへの移住。そこで創作スタイルを大きく変化させた後も、マルタ、ロ ーマ、南極、パリ、沖縄、富山、日本橋(大阪)、長崎など、世界各地を旅しながら多彩な作品を生み出してきました。 2022年から2023年にかけては、画業30年を記念した個展「POP OUT」で国内10都市を巡り、各地で作品を描き続けました。「その場所に、じぶんがずっーと住んでるつもりになって、絵を描くんです。」―― ジミー大西

本展では、これまでの代表作12点を展示。33年の画業を経てなお進化を続けるジミー大西の「色と場所の物語」をご覧いただけます。
また会期中、エースホテル京都3階のレストラン「KŌSA」では、ジミー大西の色彩豊かな作品にインスピレーションを得た特別なアフタヌーンティー「色彩のインスピレーション」を展開します。
秋から冬にかけて旬を迎える食材を用い、ジミー大西作品の鮮やかな色彩を思わせる盛りつけで提供。まるでキャンバスからそのまま飛び出したような世界を、味覚でも体感いただけます。

 

ジミー大西

天然キャラクターから生まれる衝撃的な笑いで一世を風靡し、数多くの番組で活躍。数々の天然エピソードや一発ギャグで親しまれる一方、読売テレビの企画「ジミー大西 画壇にデビュー」で絵画を発表し、著名芸術家や専門家からも高い評価を受けました。1993年には初の個展を開催し、本格的に画家としての道を歩み始めます。 その後は芸能活動を休業し、スペインやマルタ島など海外で暮らしながら制作活動を展開。独自の色彩感覚と奔放な筆致による作品は、国内外で幅広い支持を得てきました。近年は「POP OUT」展(2022〜23年)で全国10都市を巡回し、延べ12万人を動員するなど、画家としての存在感をさらに確立しています。

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