OpenDNA: Art and Philosophy

OpenDNA Inc.

About this app

- Explore art, philosophy, and literature in short, engaging sessions.
- Experience artworks at exhibitions and learn more about their stories through the app.

Enjoy content on art, philosophy, and literature anytime, anywhere.

At OpenDNA Space in Sengawa, Chofu, Tokyo, we regularly present exhibitions, performances, and other events and programs.
By combining actual exhibition visits with the app, you can deepen your understanding of the artworks and discover new perspectives.

Whether you use the app on its own or together with OpenDNA Space, OpenDNA invites you to encounter art and culture while discovering new questions and perspectives.


OpenDNA Space Related Content

FUNAKOSHI Katsura Print Exhibition
FUNAKOSHI Katsura (1951-2024) was a Japanese sculptor and printmaker.
Enjoy looking at the artist’s diverse print works.


5-Minute Art, Philosophy & Literature

Happiness in Western Philosophy
What is happiness? How can we be happy? Explore these questions alongside Western philosophers from Ancient Greece to the 20th century.

Freedom in Western Philosophy

What is freedom? How has the idea of freedom changed over time? Discover how Western philosophers have understood and defined freedom since the days of Ancient Greece.

Light and Shade in Visual Arts
How do artists use light and shade, and what effects do they create? Think about this question through works by Vermeer, Caravaggio, Degas, Monet, and others.

East Asian Philosophy and the Origins of Chinese Characters
How were Chinese characters, which have been widely used around the world, created? Discover their origins through Chinese history and myths.

Wandering through the World of Haiku
Haiku are short poems that capture moments of the seasons and everyday life. Enjoy this unique literary form and let your imagination go into the ordinary and extraordinary.

Haiku Theatre
Experience haiku through familiar everyday scenes. What kind of landscape or story comes to mind when you listen to each poem?


New content is added regularly.
Part of the content is available in Japanese only.

What’s new

▼The OpenDNA app now connects with real-world experiences!
We’ve updated the OpenDNA app to coincide with the opening of OpenDNA Space in Chofu, Tokyo.
Extend your exhibition experience with the app.
You can also enjoy the app on its own, wherever you are.
Now available: The FUNAKOSHI Katsura Print Exhibition course.

Minor bug fixes and improvements.