What this is
NAKED meets Gaudí is an immersive exhibition marking the centennial of legendary Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí's death in 1926, created in collaboration between Tokyo-based immersive art studio NAKED, INC. and the official Gaudí Foundation. The exhibition features rare archival materials — including Gaudí's personal notes, handwritten letters, and original design tools — being displayed publicly for the first time anywhere in the world, alongside original blueprints of the still-unfinished Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona. Visitors can engage with large-scale immersive installations that explore Gaudí's lifelong philosophy of harmony between architecture and the natural world. Interactive elements allow guests to participate in completing virtual sections of the Sagrada Família, blending historical reverence with hands-on creative engagement. It is a rare opportunity to encounter primary Gaudí materials outside of Spain, presented through the lens of one of Japan's most celebrated immersive art producers.
Who should go
This exhibition is ideal for architecture enthusiasts, design lovers, and anyone fascinated by the intersection of art history and immersive technology. Families with older children, couples, and culturally curious tourists will find the interactive elements especially rewarding. The combination of world-first archival materials and NAKED's signature sensory installations makes it equally compelling for those with no prior knowledge of Gaudí. Arrive early in the day on weekdays to avoid crowds and allow enough time to engage fully with the interactive sections.
Good to know
Tickets for NAKED, INC. exhibitions are typically sold via eplus.jp, pia.jp, or the official event website — both eplus and pia accept foreign credit cards, and convenience store pickup at Lawson or FamilyMart is the most reliable option for visitors without a Japanese delivery address. Grand Green Osaka is a brand-new large-scale urban development that opened in 2024, with VS. being an indoor event hall within the North Park zone — it is a modern, climate-controlled space well suited to immersive exhibitions. The venue is exceptionally easy to reach, sitting directly above Osaka/Umeda station, one of the busiest transport hubs in western Japan. As with most NAKED exhibitions, timed-entry ticketing may be in place to manage crowd flow, so arriving at your designated slot is important. The archival materials on display — including Gaudí's personal letters and tools shown publicly for the first time — make this a genuinely rare cultural event, so do not rush through the first rooms to reach the immersive installations.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.