BUG

BUG is an art center* run by Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. that opened its doors on September 20, 2023.
It was preceded by Recruit’s two galleries in Ginza, the first of which opened over 40 years ago as a product of founder Hiromasa Ezoe’s desire to create a socially engaged project, one that developed a focus on design, illustration, and photography—that is to say, activities closely related to the company’s roots in publishing and media.

One of the core values that Recruit currently emphasizes is described as Wow the World. The creation of new questions, or “bugs,” that arise from the unique inquiries of artists and art workers is essential for society. For this reason, BUG works to expand the scope of its activities as an art center beyond the framework of a typical gallery. We are also striving to make BUG an open place where a diverse range of visitors, including artists and art workers, as well as those who have gone out into society, students, and international guests, can encounter new perspectives, people, and concepts.

Furthermore, we place high value on cultivating a relationship of trust with the artists and art workers that we collaborate with in each exhibition and event—fostering new opportunities and creating an environment where individuals can challenge themselves to the best of their ability. To ensure our commitment to fostering a sense of security for individuals to pursue their activities over the long term, and as a way of addressing the negative aspects of the art industry.