History

History

1983

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

1990s

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

2000

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.

2001

Art Buying Association, Osaka Branch was established.

Art Buying Association, Osaka Branch was established.

2002

Art Buying Association, Tokyo Branch was established.

Art Buying Association, Tokyo Branch was established.

2003

Gallery Iskra began business with Matsubishi Department Store.

Gallery Iskra began business with Matsubishi Department Store.

2003

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

2005

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

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

2006

Gallery Iskra began business with Maruei Department Store.

Gallery Iskra began business with Maruei Department Store.

2006

Gallery Iskra began business with Tokyu Department Store.

2010

Gallery Iskra began business with Kintetsu Department Store.

2010

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

2011

Gallery Iskra began business with Meitetsu Department Store.

Gallery Iskra began business with Meitetsu Department Store.

2011

Gallery Iskra began business with Tenmaya Department Store.

2011

Art Buying Association, Kanagawa Branch was established.

Art Buying Association, Kanagawa Branch was established.

2013

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

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

2013

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

2013

Art Buying Association, Sendai Branch was established.

Art Buying Association, Sendai Branch was established.

2013

Gallery Iskra began business with Tobu Department Store.

Gallery Iskra began business with Tobu Department Store.

2014

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

2018

Gallery Iskra began business with Tsuruya Department Store.

2023

Art Buying Association, Nagoya Sakuradori Kurumamichi Branch was established.

Art Buying Association, Nagoya Sakuradori Kurumamichi Branch was established.

2023

Gallery Iskra celebrated its 40th anniversary.

2024

Gallery Iskra began business with Hanshin Department Store.

2024

Gallery Iskra began business with Usui Department Store.

2024

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

2025

Takato Kano Gallery was established in Nagoya.

2025

Art Buying Association, Nishinomiya Branch is scheduled to open.

2025

Art Buying Association, Kanagawa Branch is scheduled to reopen.

2025

Takato Kano Gallery, Kanagawa Branch is scheduled to open.