Category Archives: Exhibition

Nabeshima Ware – Design that Inspire Pride

“Nabeshima Ware – Design that Inspire Pride” is an exhibition which shows the highest quality porcelains manufactured between 17th – 19th century in the province of Saga, Kyushu, Japan. . “Nabeshima ware” were originally gifts brought to Shogun by the … Continue reading

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Tokujin Yoshioka SPECTRUM

Tokujin Yoshioka’s exhibition “Tokujin Yoshioka_SPECTRUM” will start in Seoul, South Korea on May 1st. This table is the largest optical glass table in the world. via: excite.co.jp

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Art Brut Japonais

“Art Brut Japonais” exhibition will start on March 24th (until January 2nd 2011) at La halle saint pierre museum in Paris. 63 Japanese pop artists will exhibit their work. Part of the exhibition will be shown at Spirit Art Museum.

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Motohiko Odani’s solo exhibition has started at Maison Hermes in Ginza, Tokyo. Odani was born in Kyoto and currently based in Tokyo. He represented Japanese artists at Venice Biennal in 2003. His theme is  to “Express the dynamism surrounding our … Continue reading

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Mirror’s Hairstyle by Hisakazu Shimizu

Japanese designer Hisakazu Shimizu will show his work at an art gallery @btf in Katsudoki, Tokyo between January 22nd to February 28th. Here is the summery of the press release. WHY DO WE NEED HAIRS ON MIRRORS? -BECAUSE WE USE … Continue reading

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Sori Yanagi exhibition in Yokohama

Legendary Japanese designer Sori Yanagi’s work will be exhibited at Yokohama museum art gallery from July 7th, 2009. Yanagi’s design is well known for its simplicity and functionalism and is considered as one of the most important designers in the … Continue reading

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Architect Sou Fujimoto with Lexus

Lexus has been working with some of the top Japanese creators since they started participating in Milan Design Week. This year they chose architect Sou Fujimoto. The title is “Lexus – L finess Crystallized wind”. It is all made of … Continue reading

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Nendo for Camper

Japanese design studio Nendo created a stand which is covered with books. This is created for Spanish shoe brand Camper. This is an exhibition design for Camper at Bread & Butter in Barcelona. via: dezeen.com www.cataci.com / global platform for … Continue reading

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Yuichi Higashionna

Artist Yuichi Higashionna is exhibiting his works at “CALM&PUNK CALLERY” at Nishiazabu, Tokyo. The concept is to “refract” how people view the works.

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Japan Design 2008 – Innovation (Milan Design Week – 12)

15 established Japanese companies got together in Milan during the design week. Some were interesting – but others were quite boring. My favorite in this exhibition is the new “INFOBAR” designed by Naoto Fukasawa. Here is the press release of … Continue reading

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