The largest retrospective to date of Hajime Sorayama, titled “SORAYAMA Light, Reflection, Transparency — TOKYO” opens from March 14 to May 31, 2026, at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO.

Exhibition view of “SORAYAMA Light, Reflection, Transparency — TOKYO” | CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, 2026 / photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
Renowned for his hyperreal depictions of the human body fused with machine aesthetics, Sorayama has established a singular position in global visual culture. The exhibition brings together key works spanning his career—from early robot illustrations created in 1978 for a whisky advertisement to the original cover artwork of his seminal 1983 publication Sexy Robot, as well as design drawings for Sony’s AIBO and iconic works such as album art for Aerosmith.

Exhibition view of “SORAYAMA Light, Reflection, Transparency — TOKYO” | CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, 2026 / photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
The exhibition extends beyond a chronological survey. It includes the “Remastered Series,” in which archival works are reconstructed and reprinted in high resolution before being reworked by the artist’s own hand, alongside recent sculptural works that reinterpret the aesthetics of classical Greek sculpture through a contemporary lens. Immersive installations evoke the cinematic atmosphere of science fiction, offering a multi-layered experience of Sorayama’s universe.

Exhibition view of “SORAYAMA Light, Reflection, Transparency — TOKYO” | CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, 2026 / photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
At the core of Sorayama’s practice lies a persistent exploration of light, transparency, and reflection. Metallic surfaces that mirror their surroundings, the illusion of translucency, and the tension between reality and artifice form a visual language that continues to evolve. This exhibition presents these elements at an unprecedented scale, allowing visitors to fully experience the essence of his work.

Exhibition view of “SORAYAMA Light, Reflection, Transparency — TOKYO” | CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, 2026 / photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
A highlight unique to the Tokyo edition is the public debut of AFEELA Prototype Tuned Up by Hajime Sorayama, presented in collaboration with Sony Honda Mobility. Positioned at the intersection of art and technology, the work transforms a next-generation mobility concept into a sculptural object infused with Sorayama’s aesthetic vision.

Exhibition view of "AFEELA Prototype Tuned Up by Hajime Sorayama"  | CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, 2026 / photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
The exhibition also features newly unveiled collaborative works with Masamune Shirow, known for Ghost in the Shell, as well as a 4D video installation utilizing Sony’s latest technologies. While structured as a retrospective, the exhibition simultaneously foregrounds Sorayama’s ongoing engagement with contemporary culture and future-oriented imagination.

Exhibition view of “SORAYAMA Light, Reflection, Transparency — TOKYO” | CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, 2026 / photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
At the press preview, Sorayama appeared alongside actor Airi Kubozuka, who serves as the exhibition’s ambassador. Sorayama expressed his enthusiasm for presenting his work in an environment with fewer constraints, noting the unprecedented freedom of the exhibition format.

Kubozuka described his experience of the works as “overwhelming,” highlighting the immediate and visceral impact of Sorayama’s visual language.

Exhibition view of “SORAYAMA Light, Reflection, Transparency — TOKYO” | CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, 2026 / photo by ©FASHION HEADLINE
Rather than a retrospective confined to the past, the exhibition positions Sorayama’s work as a continuously evolving practice—one that reflects, transforms, and redefines itself across time, media, and cultural contexts.