M-INT KOBE 20th Special Exhibition: “Non Ribbon Art – Harmony –”

■ Dates: November 6 (Fri) – November 15 (Sun)
■Location: 2nd Floor Special Event Hall; 3rd, 4th, and 7th Floor Atrium

Non, who works as an actress and artist, will host a special ribbon art exhibition titled “M-INT KOBE 20th Special Exhibition: ‘Non Ribbon Art – Harmony –’” as part of the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of Mint Kobe’s opening. To celebrate Mint Kobe’s 20th anniversary, the exhibition will feature a new “Kokeshi Lantern” designed by Non. Standing approximately 2 meters tall and featuring Mint Green—Mint Kobe’s signature color—the Kokeshi Lantern will add a touch of color to the venue.

 


A ribbon tied around the back (Kokeshi lantern):
From “Non Ribbon Exhibition: Strange and Cute Things. – Flocking –”: 2025

 

Ten years together, twenty years combined.

This year marks a double anniversary for Non: it has been 10 years since she adopted the name “Non,” and 20 years since she began her career in the entertainment industry. Coincidentally, Mint Kobe is also celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Furthermore, since Non is originally from Hyogo Prefecture, this shared connection helped make this art exhibition a reality.
Kokeshi lanterns are neatly arranged in the special exhibition area on the 2nd floor, and kokeshi dolls are also on display on each floor. The atrium on the 7th floor features exhibits of “Aka-beko” and “Shiro-beko,” traditional crafts from the Tohoku region, so you can enjoy them as you explore the floors.

 

Actress and Artist Non

Profile

Born in Hyogo Prefecture. Actor and artist. He is active in a wide range of fields, including music, film production, and the visual arts.
She won the “Best Actress Award” at the 46th Japan Academy Film Awards for her leading role in the film *The Fish Child*. Since 2020, she has been consistently creating ribbon art.
In 2026, Non will celebrate a double anniversary: her 10th anniversary as an artist and the 20th anniversary of her debut.
In 2024, he received the 16th Itami Juzo Award.
https://nondesu.jp/

 

Major Exhibitions

2021 “Butterflies and the Banyan Tree” (Yanbaru Art Festival / Okinawa): Unveiled a Giant Ribbon Art Installation
2022 “Graduation Project” (A film featured in the movie *Ribbon*)
Produced as a ribbon art piece created by the protagonist, Itsuka, in this film, which he wrote, directed, and starred in
2022 “Urban Butterflies” (Non Ribbon Exhibition—Eerie Yet Cute Things / GALLERY X BY PARCO, Shibuya)
2023 “Prototype: The Room of the Bright Red Child” (ikuno art stay 2023 non ribbon art): Exhibition featuring 219 kokeshi dolls adorned with ribbons
2023 “Non Ribbon Exhibition: Mysterious and Cute Things” (Sendai PARCO) — A collaboration with traditional crafts “Kokeshi Lanterns” and “Aka-beko”
2024 “Non Ribbon Art: Butterflies Connecting the Past and Present” (Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2024 beyond / ROKKO Forest Sound Museum)
2025 “Non Ribbon Exhibition: Strange and Cute Things—Gathering” (Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025 / National Museum of Ethnology)
2026 “Non Ribbon Art: ”Ribbon Tied Around the Back (Kokeshi Lantern)’ in KUJI” (Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture, and other locations) has been extended through its third phase due to its popularity.
2026 “Non Ribbon Art: Flocking in Time” (SeptemberJAM / Former Yamauchi Family Residence)