J-pop idol Kento Senga, best known as a member of the chart-topping group Kis-My-Ft2, is stepping onto a different kind of stage this autumn. From 16 to 19 October 2025, Senga will make his European art debut at London’s Saatchi Gallery, presenting his signature project “FiNGAiSM” as part of FOCUS Art Fair London 2025.
This marks a striking crossover for the artist, whose creative world has expanded far beyond music. For the first time, London audiences will encounter the colourful, character-driven universe that has captivated Asia’s contemporary art scene.
Overview
- Address
- Saatchi Gallery, Gallery 4, Duke of York Square, King’s Road, London SW3 4RY
- Admission
- VIP: £50
Adults £20
Children (5 to 15) £10 - Starts
- October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM
- Ends
- October 19, 2025 5:00 PM
A Japanese pop icon enters London’s contemporary art stage
©Whitestone Gallery FiNGAiSM exhibition in South Korea
Senga’s “FiNGAiSM” project occupies a special place within the hybrid landscape of pop culture and modern art. Having exhibited previously in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea, this new chapter at the Saatchi Gallery introduces his work to Europe’s art capital, a city where visual culture, street style, and performance art collide.
Selected through an international review process, Senga’s solo booth in Gallery 4 will join a roster of emerging and established artists from across the globe. For fans of contemporary Japanese creativity, it’s an unmissable opportunity to see one of Japan’s biggest entertainers explore a completely new form of expression.
Inside “FiNGAiSM”: where art, fashion, and movement connect
At the heart of FiNGAiSM lies FiNGA, an original character inspired by Senga’s own choreography and personal memories, particularly the delicate gestures of his grandmother’s hands. Through this figure, Senga explores how emotion and identity can be expressed through line, shape, and motion.
The London exhibition’s theme, “FiNGAiSM – Essence of Love,” revisits Senga’s earlier “Luxury” series while unveiling new pop art works that reflect on memory and existence. The installation will feature:
- Large-scale figures and sculptures
- Mixed-media paintings and figurative works
- Video installations and digital animations
- Custom-designed trainers inspired by FiNGA’s motifs
The result is a multimedia presentation that blurs the line between character design, contemporary sculpture, and street art, each piece animated by Senga’s characteristic sense of movement.
From idol stages to art fairs: Kento Senga’s creative evolution
For over a decade, Kento Senga has performed for millions as part of Kis-My-Ft2, one of Japan’s most successful pop groups. Yet behind the scenes, he’s been sculpting, sketching, and building a visual world of his own.
“My aim is to create the world’s most recognised character art,” Senga says of his artistic mission.
This ambition stems from his fascination with how pop imagery and emotional storytelling intersect, a sensibility shaped by years of choreography, performance, and costume design. Each FiNGA piece, he explains, begins with instinct: “I expand on shapes and lines that emerge naturally. I embrace spontaneity and freedom in my expression.”
That blend of discipline and playfulness resonates throughout his art, and perhaps explains why FiNGA feels as alive on canvas as Senga does on stage.
FOCUS Art Fair London 2025: a global platform for innovation
FiNGAiSM will appear within FOCUS Art Fair London 2025, a leading international showcase connecting galleries, artists, and collectors from around the world. Hosted at the Saatchi Gallery, the fair is known for championing cross-genre creativity, from digital installations to avant-garde sculpture.
This year’s edition, running from 16 to 19 October, offers London’s art lovers an accessible way to encounter new global voices. Senga’s solo booth stands out not only for its scale but for its spirit, an artist challenging the limits of what pop culture can express.
Plan your visit
Venue: Saatchi Gallery, Gallery 4, Duke of York Square, King’s Road, London SW3 4RY
Dates:
- 16 October (Thu): VIP Preview 18:00 to 20:30
- 17 October (Fri): 12:00 to 20:30
- 18 October (Sat): 11:00 to 18:00
- 19 October (Sun): 11:00 to 17:00
Tickets:
Purchase via FOCUS Art Fair London tickets page (plus £1 transaction fee)
- VIP: £50
- General Admission: Adults £20 / Children (5 to 15) £10
Special Event:
Artist Talk with Kento Senga: Friday 17 October, 16:30 to 17:00
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