History

Gallery Iskra was established in Aoi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, launching its wholesale painting business.

Gallery Iskra participated in Dealers’ Auctions (Shotoku-kai and Izumi-kai).

Art Buying Association was established in Aoi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, as Japan’s first specialised art purchasing company, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gallery Iskra.

Art Buying Association, Osaka Branch was established.

Art Buying Association, Tokyo Branch was established.

Gallery Iskra began business with Matsubishi Department Store.

Gallery Iskra became a member of the Cooperative Art Merchant Association Party.

Art Buying Association, Kyushu Branch (Fukuoka) was established.

Gallery Iskra began business with Maruei Department Store.

Gallery Iskra began business with Tokyu Department Store.

Gallery Iskra began business with Kintetsu Department Store.

Gallery Iskra became a member of the Japan Art Dealers Association.

Gallery Iskra began business with Meitetsu Department Store.

Gallery Iskra began business with Tenmaya Department Store.

Art Buying Association, Kanagawa Branch was established.

Gallery Iskra relocated its headquarters to Shinsakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya.

Gallery Iskra became a member of the Kyoto Art Dealers Association.

Art Buying Association, Sendai Branch was established.

Gallery Iskra began business with Tobu Department Store.

Gallery Iskra became a member of the Contemporary Art Dealers Association.

Gallery Iskra began business with Tsuruya Department Store.

Art Buying Association, Nagoya Sakuradori Kurumamichi Branch was established.

Gallery Iskra celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Gallery Iskra began business with Hanshin Department Store.

Gallery Iskra began business with Usui Department Store.

Takato Kano Gallery was registered in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, under the leadership of Takato Kano.

Takato Kano Gallery was established in Nagoya.

Art Buying Association, Nishinomiya Branch is scheduled to open.

Art Buying Association, Kanagawa Branch is scheduled to reopen.

Takato Kano Gallery, Kanagawa Branch is scheduled to open.