GOCA (Gallery of Contemporary Art) by Garde is a new gallery dedicated to showcasing Japanese and Asian contemporary art, located in a 2,400-square-foot space in New York’s vibrant Chelsea district. As the first gallery of its kind in the city, GOCA introduces US and international audiences to both emerging and established artists from Japan and across Asia, presenting works spanning painting, sculpture, and ceramics.

Launched in 2025, GOCA was created to elevate global awareness of some of Japan and Asia’s most compelling artistic voices. The gallery not only highlights these visionary talents through its carefully curated exhibitions but also serves as a hub for cultural exchange, fostering meaningful interactions and dialogue between artists and audiences. 

GOCA is the latest initiative from GARDE, a Japan-based creative interior design firm known for its contributions to architecture, design, and the visual arts. With a commitment to enriching the world through creativity, GARDE has envisioned GOCA as a space where art can transcend boundaries and connect cultures.

Artists exhibited at GOCA are selected for their ability to inspire cross-continental conversations while showcasing groundbreaking work from Japan and the broader Asian region. The gallery’s inaugural exhibition will feature a solo presentation by a Japanese and Asian artist, marking the beginning of an exciting yearly tradition dedicated to highlighting individual talents.

Nestled in the heart of New York’s gallery district, GOCA aims to bring a fresh perspective to the city’s art scene, creating a platform that bridges East and West through the universal language of contemporary art.