DIESEL x FINAL FANTASY XIV “BRAVE”

KOSUKE KAWAMURA

OCT 2 – NOV 8, 2026

DIESEL ART GALLERY will present "People Have The Power" a solo exhibition by artist Nanae Mitobe from May 18th (Sat) to July 3rd (Wed), 2024.

“People Have The Power” is the 5th installment in Nanae Mitobe's popular series of exhibitions featuring works inspired by rock stars and musicians. Previous exhibitions titled "Rock is Dead", "War is not over", "Let's Have a Dream!" and "Sit-In" have focused on rock symbolism and the power of music.

“People Have The Power” will provide viewers with an opportunity to engage in deep thought about the power of individual people, the power of the collective, and the role art and music can play in social change.

In addition to the display and sale of new art, T-shirts and related goods produced in collaboration with DIESEL will be on sale at this exhibition.

CONCEPT

The stars who have departed this world are often revisited and reconsidered in the news and social issues as eras change. Even absolute or universal authorities, norms, and doctrines shift. Since the rise of BLM, topics like gender, various races, and colonial history among minorities have become significant for Mitobe, who has always portrayed portraits.

In "People Have The Power", figures who fought against the Vietnam War, black discrimination, societal biases, and those who left significant marks in the pursuit of peace will emerge. Many of the works depicting these fighters indirectly portray images of media stars or celebrities, rather than directly drawing faces seen in the media. Thus, motifs as replicas through the media, such as magazine covers or record jackets, are depicted.

The venue is structured in red, symbolizing struggle and passion, with Mitobe directly applying "graffiti-like" paintings, creating an atmosphere intersecting Shibuya's street culture.

Installation pieces featuring DJ booths express nonviolent fights through music and art, scattering records and instruments, evoking scenes of fights or conflicts. While conveying dire situations at times, they can also carry positive messages standing with resisting individuals.

An exhibition by artist Kosuke Kawamura, expressing the shared “BRAVE” spirit of DIESEL and FINAL FANTASY XIV through his distinctive art, will be held at DIESEL ART GALLERY in Shibuya, Tokyo, to celebrate the launch of the DIESEL x FINAL FANTASY XIV capsule collection, from October 2 (Friday) to November 8 (Sunday), 2026.

In this exhibition, Kosuke Kawamura reconstructs iconic archives from FINAL FANTASY XIV, re-editing them through the intersecting lenses of art, fashion, and gaming. Memories built together with players over many years are reimagined as contemporary collage works.

By layering fragmented visual imagery accumulated throughout the history of FINAL FANTASY XIV, the exhibition presents new artworks that transcend any single title or character.

In addition to showcasing and selling artworks, the exhibition will also feature Exhibition Limited Goods created exclusively for the event, including posters, acrylic keychains, and clear files, as well as collaboration T-shirts and hoodies from “DIESEL x FINAL FANTASY XIV x KOSUKE KAWAMURA.”

NEW WORKS

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DIESEL x FINAL FANTASY XIV x KOSUKE KAWAMURA

To commemorate the exhibition DIESEL x FINAL FANTASY XIV “BRAVE”, a collaborative T-shirt by DIESEL and FINAL FANTASY XIV and Kosuke Kawamura will be available for purchase.

T-shirts
＜DIESEL x FINAL FANTASY XIV x KOSUKE KAWAMURA＞
Color: White/Black
Size: M/L/XL
Price: ￥16,500

Hoodie
＜DIESEL x FINAL FANTASY XIV x KOSUKE KAWAMURA＞
Color: White/Black
Size: XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL
Price: ￥27,500

Release date: 2026.10.2(Fri)
Retailer: DIESEL SHIBUYA, DIESEL Official online store

*Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual product may vary.

￥16,500

￥27,500

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BIOGRAPHY

Kosuke Kawamura

https://kosukekawamura.com

https://www.instagram.com/kosukekawamura

Artist/Graphic Designer. Born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1979. As a collage artist, has participated in numerous collaborations with artists and solo and group exhibitions both in Japan and internationally. Notable works include creating the main visual for Katsuhiro Otomo’s first major original drawing exhibition “Katsuhiro Otomo GENGA Exhibition” (2012), presenting the collage work “AKIRA ART WALL PROJECT” using AKIRA (2019), and designing the Oasis 30th anniversary band logo (2024). Currently active in graphic work for apparel brands, jacket and book cover design, advertising design, and art direction. Appointed as Creative Director of UT in 2021.

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PREVIOUS WORKS

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EXHIBITION GOODS

Exhibition limited goods will be available at the gallery and online.

ONLINE STORE

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