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Shirow Masamune
with GAAAT Metal Canvas Art
The Exhibition of The World of Shirow Masamune
-“The Ghost in the Shell” and The Path of Creation-
Special Exhibition & Sale
Apr. 12 – Aug. 17, 2025
Setagaya Literary Museum
Tickets available here.
A new tactile reality born from the fusion of digital and physical
Metal Canvas Art on Display & Sale at the First-Ever Major Exhibition of Shirow Masamune
Shirow Masamune’s visual universe is reinterpreted through GAAAT’s Metal Canvas Art (MCA). Up to 32 layers build upon each other, catching the light and creating a tactile reality beyond digital. The signature tension and beauty present in works like "THE GHOST IN THE SHELL are transformed into a visceral visual experience through materials, techniques, and data design. These special pieces are on display and for sale at "The Exhibition of The World of Shirow Masamune-'The Ghost in the Shell' and The Path of Creation-."
Artworks
Featured Works for Sale
Bring home the artwork that moved you.
The venue features artworks created with our proprietary Metal Canvas Art technique. Each piece reimagines the original through layered dimensional printing and finely tuned textures—up to 32 layers deep. You can see them in person and purchase on-site.
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THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Metal Portrait 1 -
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THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Metal Portrait 1 -
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THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Metal Portrait 2 -
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THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Metal Portrait 2 -
Lineup for Sale
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Portrait of Metal 1&2 -
Master Pieces Set
2 Artworks of premium large size
Framed size: 58.7 (H) x 41.9 (W) inch (Each artwork)
Limited edition with digital signature by Shirow Masamune
Edition: 3
Price: $20,560 (tax excluded)
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Portrait of Metal 1 -
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Portrait of Metal 2 -
Framed size: 26.4 (H) x 19.6 (W) inch
Limited edition with digital signature by Shirow Masamune
Edition: 100 each
Price: $2,050 (tax excluded)
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Portrait of Metal 1 - Small
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL - Portrait of Metal 2 - Small
Framed size: 13.0 (H) x 9.5 (W) inch
No edition
Price: $205 (tax excluded)
What’s MCA?
What is Metal Canvas Art?
Timeless beauty.
A tactile visual experience.
Metal Canvas Art (MCA) is GAAAT’s original creation. Using a high-durability metal base and proprietary printing method, each artwork retains its vivid form indefinitely—maintenance-free.
By leveraging proprietary data design and multi-layer UV coating technology, we achieve vibrant color expression and intricate surface textures. The three-dimensional texture, which changes its appearance depending on the angle of light, transforms once-flat digital artwork into a piece with depth and dimension, elevating it into a new kind of art experience.
The Making of Metal Canvas Art
How Metal Canvas Art Is Made
32-Layer Design
Data design by a dedicated team
Up to 32 data layers are stacked on a single digital artwork file using proprietary technology, creating reliefs of up to 1mm. Guided by the artistic intent and visual impact of the original, a team led by the art director determines where and how to construct depth. The result transforms flat digital content into art with dimension and presence.
Metal Canvas
Durability and unique texture from metal material
The use of metal canvas resists humidity and aging, maintaining high durability. Industrial materials not typically used in fine art add boldness and allow long-lasting brilliance—an innovation in the realm of physical artwork.
Specialized Color Layering Technology
Close-up View
Multiple UV ink layers are built up using proprietary methods to achieve vivid colors and detailed textures with millimeter precision. These reliefs reflect light differently depending on angle, delivering a dynamic and tactile experience unique to MCA.
Strict Quality Control
Every piece is thoroughly quality-checked by expert artisans and finished with no compromises. Each artwork is then framed to become a one-of-a-kind Metal Canvas Art (MCA) piece.
Each MCA piece is painstakingly crafted.
We invite you to experience it at the venue.
What is GAAAT?
A tech brand creating new value in the art world
GAAAT is an art brand that creates new experiential value by seamlessly bridging the two-dimensional digital realm and the three-dimensional physical world through its unique technology and creativity. Collaborating not only with artists but also with illustrators, IP content holders, apparel brands, and other diverse stakeholders, GAAAT brings forth innovative art experiences. The brand has held exhibitions around the world, including in Singapore, Dubai, and the United States.
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Event Information
Venue
The World of Shirow Masamune
— “The Ghost in the Shell” and the Path of Creation —
Shirow Masamune, creator of the globally acclaimed “The Ghost in the Shell,” debuted with "Appleseed" in 1985. His visionary depiction of a hyper-information society, intricate artwork, and layered plots have influenced countless fans and creators. This exhibition showcases analog and digital original works from "Appleseed," "Dominion," "The Ghost in the Shell," and "ORION"—alongside rare commentary and personal materials, offering insight into his creative process.
Official Website of the Exhibition
Dates
April 12 (Sat) – August 17 (Sun), 2025
Open 10:00–18:00
* Last entry 30 min before closing
* Closed on Mondays (open on holidays, closed next day instead)
Venue
Setagaya Literary Museum
1-10-10 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya, Tokyo
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