With Designart Tokyo, Tokyo is becoming the world's most multicultural city through innovation and fusion of cultures.
This year, Designart Tokyo (also known as DESIGNART TOKYO) returns for its seventh year, promising a dazzling showcase of design, art, interior, and fashion presentations in Tokyo and throughout the world. This year's theme is "Sparks: Liberating Thoughts," which invites visitors to embrace revolutionary creations born of personal discoveries and liberated thinking amid profound societal changes.
This year, Designart Tokyo (also known as DESIGNART TOKYO) returns for its seventh year, promising a dazzling showcase of design, art, interior, and fashion presentations in Tokyo and throughout the world. This year's theme is "Sparks: Liberating Thoughts," which invites visitors to embrace revolutionary creations born of personal discoveries and liberated thinking amid profound societal changes.
HONOKA, the design lab that won the SaloneSatellite Award 2023 1st Prize, for their project "TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT," is now set to exhibit their work in a triumphant return at DESIGNART TOKYO 2023
A prestigious 1st Prize was awarded to HONOKA at the SaloneSatellite Award 2023. "TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT" stood out among the competition, showcasing innovation and creativity at its best.
To celebrate this remarkable achievement, HONOKA will present the "TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT" in a triumphant exhibition. The showcase will showcase their innovative work, highlighting their commitment to sustainable design and re-imagining the traditional TATAMI.
We congratulate HONOKA on receiving this well-deserved recognition, and we encourage you not to miss their outstanding exhibition at SaloneSatellite 2023. Their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design promises to be a true testament to their talent.
© 2023 honoka lab
From left to right: MORITAKA TOCHIGI , RYO SUZUKI , SHOICHI YOKOYAMA, SHINNOSUKE HARADA, KAZUKI FUJIWARA, JAMES KAORU BURY
A design lab founded by passionate product designers, this group is dedicated to exploring and utilizing cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, including 3D printing, to create products that evoke the subtle allure of natural materials. They prioritize factors like texture, aroma, and color to ensure a delightful user experience while embracing the inherent charm of the materials. This approach aligns perfectly with contemporary design philosophies that value sustainability and environmental consciousness.
Introducing 9 contemporary craft artists from Denmark's Bornholm Island for the first time in Japan
The artistic fusion of Japan and the Nordic region through the masterpieces of nine contemporary craft artists from Bornholm Island, Denmark's territorial island in the Baltic Sea. The exhibition is scheduled to run from October 26th to October 28th at HOTEL K5 in Nihonbashi Kozumachi.
UNESCO-affiliated organization "World Craft Council" awarded Bornholm Island the prestigious "WORLD CRAFT REGION BORNHOLM" title in 2017, recognizing its excellence in arts and crafts.
Jakob Jørgensen Studio
From left to right: Rick Gerner, Charlotte Thorup, Johanne Jahncke, Michael Geertsen, Jakob Jørgensen, Per Suntum, Line Depping, Kaori Juzu, Iben Birch Bech
The event provides a unique glimpse into the lives of local artists on the island, providing an immersive experience that infuses a harmonious blend of Japanese and Nordic sensibilities. Witness the remarkable talent and creativity of these contemporary craft artists and discover the inspiring connections between cultures.
Venue：HOTEL K5 (K5 Suite)
3-5 Nihonbashi Kabuto-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0026
Italy's Exquisite Yacht Brand, SANLORENZO, presents the world of "Design & Art"
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A vision of "Design & Art" will be showcased by SANLORENZO Japan, the company that distributes Italy's exquisite yacht brand SANLORENZO in Japan, at the DESIGNART TOKYO 2023 Official Venue, DESIGNART GALLERY. One of the world's leading brands, "Paola Lenti," will be featured in the exhibition along with furniture designed by Sanlorenzo Yacht's in-house designer Patricia Urquiola for MOROSO. In this exhibition, you will be able to experience the artistic worldview of Sanlorenzo Yacht. Visitors can also enjoy the SANLORENZO LOUNGE at the venue.
Event Venue：DESIGNART GALLERY (〒107-0061 Tokyo, Minato City, Kita-Aoyama, 2 Chome−7−15)
SANLORENZO'S MA5 GALLERY presents "PATTERN STROKE- 模様の筆跡
In Japan, SANLORENZO JAPAN launched MA5 GALLERY in an effort to distinguish itself from other yacht brands by emphasizing "Design" and "Art." As an ever-evolving platform, MA5 GALLERY showcases art, design, and interiors.DESIGNART TOKYO 2023 features an exhibition inspired by the artistic technique called "PATTERN STROKE," in which artist Noda Yasuto assembles patterns into artworks. A collection of works depicting landscapes observed by the artist on his travels will also be displayed. The gallery strives to be a hub for innovative art and design during the event.
NOBUTO FUKUTSU / 福津 宣人https://www.nobutofukutsu.com/
Nobuto Fukutsu, Born in Miyagi Prefecture in 1969, this artist first pursued a career in video production. Later, they transitioned into painting and developed their own unique painting style utilizing a variety of patterns with the theme that "everything is like a pattern."
Venue: M5 GALLERY
〒100-0006 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Yurakucho, 1 Chome−12−1, Shin-Yurakucho Building, 1F
Discover Muuto's latest designs and creations through five captivating scenes.
A special pop-up event will be held at DESIGNART TOKYO 2023 Official Exhibition to celebrate Muuto opening its first-ever store in Japan in spring 2024 in Tokyo's Aoyama district. "THE DESIGNART GALLERY." Featuring furniture, lighting, rugs, accessories, and the latest creations, such as the Wrap Lounge Chair, which debuted at this year's Milan Salone Internazionale del Mobile.
It will feature five distinct scenes, including Living, Dining, and Home Office setups, providing an immersive experience to appreciate the unique world of "Muuto," a leading force in the New Nordic design movement. At this special event, you can explore the full line of Muuto products and enjoy the captivating atmosphere.
Muuto: https://www.interoffice.co.jp/products/muuto/
Event Venue：DESIGNART GALLERY (〒107-0061 Tokyo, Minato City, Kita-Aoyama, 2 Chome−7−15)
A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE「TYPE-V Nature Architects project」
"THINKING DESIGN, MAKING DESIGN: TYPE-V Nature Architects project" was on display at ISSEY MIYAKE / MILAN's flagship store during Milan Design Week. The exhibition has now been reimagined and will be presented at two Tokyo stores, A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE / AOYAMA and ISSEY MIYAKE GINZA / 442, exhibiting prototypes that go beyond clothing. A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE's collaborative project "TYPE-V Nature Architects project" explores how design integrates into material and manufacturing processes.
By combining Nature Architect's latest design solutions with A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE's unique manufacturing system, this project explores the possibilities offered by a single piece of fabric. Visitors are invited to explore the integration of design concepts into tangible products in this exhibition that explores the potential that lies beyond traditional clothing.
A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE
https://www.isseymiyake.com/pages/apocable#section0
Event Venue：A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE / AOYAMA
〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 5 Chome−3−10 FROM-1st
ISSEY MIYAKE GINZA / 442
4 Chome-4-2 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 141-0061
For more information, please visit: https://designart.jp/designarttokyo2023/
Paying tribute to a pioneering designer - Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) one of the most influential Danish designers of the 20th century
Nanna Ditzel reflects her postmodernist attitude and rebellion against tradition, which she brought to Danish design in the 1990s when she was well into her 70s. Despite her subjective starting points, Nanna had a remarkable ability to transform her artistic dreams into functional and purposeful designs that attracted worldwide attention. Her furniture designs were not only innovative but also had a contagious effect on the rooms they occupied, making people feel inspired to incorporate them into their homes.
Breaking the rules asking for imagination, motion and vision
The quote "THREE STEPS FORWARD AND TWO BACK STILL MEANS I'VE TAKEN A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!" by Nanna Ditzel reflects her postmodernist attitude and rebellion against tradition, which she brought to Danish design in the 1990s when she was well into her 70s. Despite her subjective starting points, Nanna had a remarkable ability to transform her artistic dreams into functional and purposeful designs that attracted worldwide attention. Her furniture designs were not only innovative but also had a contagious effect on the rooms they occupied, making people feel inspired to incorporate them into their homes.
Born in Copenhagen in 1923, Nanna Ditzel was trained as a cabinetmaker before studying at the School of Arts and Crafts and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. Throughout her career, Nanna was always inspired by the challenges of new materials and techniques, which led her to experiment with split-level floor seating in the 1950s and become a pioneer in various disciplines such as fiberglass, wickerwork, and foam rubber. She even designed the world's most renowned furniture textile, "Hallingdal," for Kvadrat.
From 1968 to 1986, Nanna lived in London and established the international furniture house Interspace in Hampstead. In 1989, she became closely connected with Fredericia, which led to a successful partnership resulting in the Trinidad chair, marking a turning point in Fredericia's history. Nanna Ditzel's uncompromising approach to design continues to influence Fredericia's culture and product development to this day.
For Nanna Ditzel, the aesthetics of the chair were just as important as its function. She believed that a chair's appearance should combine well with the person who sits in it and that some chairs look like crutches, which she disliked. Throughout her life, Nanna was awarded numerous prizes, including Denmark's highest design honor, the ID-prize in 1995 for "Trinidad," and the Gold Medal in the International Furniture Design Competition in Japan in 1990 for "Bench for Two." In 1998, she was awarded the lifelong Artists' Grant by the Danish Ministry of Culture, and she was also elected as an Honourable Royal Designer at the Royal Society of Arts in London in 1996. Nanna Ditzel's legacy lives on as one of the most renowned Danish designers, whose innovative and functional designs continue to inspire and influence the world of modern design.
Fredericia pays tribute to Nanna Ditzel - The grande dame of Danish design
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Nanna Ditzel’s birth, the Danish design brand Fredericia pays tribute to their former main designer - a pioneering woman considered to be one of the greatest Danish designers of the 20th century - with a limited edition launch and new colours added to Ditzel’s most popular chair through time.
Breaking the rules asking for imagination, motion and vision
Fondly known as the “grande dame of Danish Design,” Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) was one of the most creative, influential, and versatile Danish designers whose style never stopped evolving throughout her more than 60-year career.
Ditzel was a woman who challenged the comme il faut of design and succeeded in leaving an enduring dash of poetic lightness and artistic innovation in the Danish design tradition having deservedly positioned herself in the history due to her many striking and innovative designs across centuries and disciplines.
Being a generation after legendary architects and designers like Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Wegner, Ditzel also studied under the master architect and designer Kaare Klint at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts after graduating as a cabinetmaker and while studying as a furniture architect at the School of Arts and Craft. Even though schooled by Klint and his modern functionalism, Ditzel quickly broke out of the strict and formal design rules going for poetic and sculptural shapes rejecting the “masculine” ideals in favour of softness and rounded shapes. Experimenting with intense colours, new materials and the norms of space and design, she was challenging traditional thinking with her prolific output throughout decades. Leaving a clear mark on both private homes and public spaces and making her a distinctive voice and one of the most accomplished Danish designers spanning over 60 years as a designer from furniture and jewellery to silverware, glass and textiles being the first woman to design for Fredericia, Kvadrat and Georg Jensen.
In a strongly male-dominated furniture industry, Ditzel claimed her place. Together with her fellow student and later husband, Jørgen Ditzel, she already participated in the Carpenters Guild’s annual exhibitions during her studies as a furniture architect at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. After graduating in 1946, they establish their own design studio. Ditzel challenged the design orthodoxy and became a leading figure in the renewal of Danish design and the functionalist design traditions in the 1960s. As part of the new generation, including her husband and Verner Panton, they all distanced themselves from the general perception of good taste in Danish design, creating avant-garde furniture as space-forming architectural elements. Demanding imagination and vision, Ditzel’s designs were sculptural, experimental, and organic, with nature being a continuous source of inspiration.
When Nanna’s long-time husband and design partner, Jørgen Ditzel, passed away, she reinvented herself as a solo designer exploring new materials and designs. In 1968 Ditzel diversified again when she moved to London. While running her design studio, she also ran the acclaimed Hampstead store Interspace gallery with her second husband, furniture dealer Kurt Heide, owner of the eponymous design shop Oscar Woollens on Finchley Road. Being a first mover importing international design, Interspace was a gathering place for global design names.
The inaugural edition of FIND - Design Fair Asia (Furniture, Interiors and Design)
The inaugural edition of FIND - Design Fair Asia (Furniture, Interiors and Design) will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore during Singapore Design Week from 22nd to 24th September 2022. Singapore’s definitive and iconic design event, organised by dmg events in collaboration with Fiera Milano, host of Salone del Mobile. Milano, aims to bring together physical and virtual visitors and 500 of the leading brands in the industry for one action-packed, inspirational weekend.
The inaugural edition of FIND - Design Fair Asia (Furniture, Interiors and Design) will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore during Singapore Design Week from 22nd to 24th September 2022. Singapore’s definitive and iconic design event, organised by dmg events in collaboration with Fiera Milano, host of Salone del Mobile. Milano, aims to bring together physical and virtual visitors and 500 of the leading brands in the industry for one action-packed, inspirational weekend.
“We are all very excited by this global opportunity. FIND fills a real gap in the market for a curated design global centerpiece that will service the fast growing and evolving needs of customers in Asia. Singapore offers us the perfect regional hub from which we can connect the West to the East and help catalyse growth and creative collaboration. FIND has already secured strong global partnerships which pave the way for a really exciting launch in September 2022,” says Mel Shah, Vice President, dmg events.
Singapore was chosen as it is a veritable design hub in Asia with over 10,000 furniture, interiors and design brands based here. Its access to the Asian market, and especially the ASEAN free trade zone, present an opportunity to reach 4.4 billion customers with an insatiable appetite for luxury and design. It is Asia’s top business destination known for its extensive international connectivity and ease of doing business. Singapore, as a regional financial hub, is also home to consumers with a taste for upscale home furnishings and décor, offering strong opportunities for the domestic interiors market.
FIND – Design Fair Asia will host the largest carefully selected collection of interior brands, agencies, country pavilions, designers, galleries and content from across the globe. Businesses and visitors will have direct access to leading architects, interior designers, project developers and specifiers driving Asia’s design future, as well as the event’s line up of esteemed speakers and industry key opinion leaders.
Created in close partnership with DesignSingapore Council and Singapore Tourism Board, the parties will collaborate on industry knowledge and innovation exchange, as well as boost its status as a UNESCO Creative City of Design, growing FIND into Asia’s leading tradeshow for the furniture, interior, and design sectors. The annual event will bring significant value to Singapore’s positioning as a global hub for design, design talent and business events.
For more information, please visit: https://www.designfairasia.com/
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ABOUT FIND – DESIGN FAIR ASIA
In partnership together with Fiera Milano, dmg events will bring together the largest carefully selected collection of interior brands, key opinion leaders, designers and content from across the globe at the inaugural FIND – Design Fair Asia. The fair is to be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore from 22nd to 24th September 2022. Occupying 10,000 square metres, it is expected to draw more than 500 international exhibiting brands as well as physical and virtual attendees. Visitors, including architects, interior designers, retailers, agents and design savvy consumers from across Asia, are invited to draw inspiration, network and trade at this new 3-day event located in Singapore. It will be a premium, thoughtfully-produced event, offering trend setting design and a glimpse into the future. Exhibiting brands will be able to leverage this global coverage fully to ensure leadership positioning and visibility.
KENGO KUMA & HIGASHIKAWA KAGU DESIGN COMPETITION
Higashikawa Town is located in the middle of Hokkaido (north island in Japan) and it’s sister city of Canmore, Alberta. Canada. The furniture design competition lead by Mr. Kengo Kuma & Higashikawa KAGU Design Competition Executive Committee.
The competition is open to students enrolled in various educational institutions in Japan and abroad who are 30 years of age or younger as of March 31, 2022.
https://www.kagu-higashikawa.jp/en/
The purpose of this competition.
The town of Higashikawa is a major producer of Asahikawa furniture. We are calling for designs that embody KAGU, a new, mindful way of life for the young people who will shoulder the responsibilities of the future.
KAGU is an extension of the conventional concept of furniture that aims to connect people to the world. We use a variety of objects in our daily lives, but it is difficult to see the context in which they are made and used.
We realized that in the current way of life, we handle objects without care and treat them poorly, all in the name of saving time and effort; people rush to get results, and don’t take the time to think deeply about the items they are using. This can have many harmful effects.
Our hope is that the upcoming KAGU design competition will provide an opportunity for your ideas, which have a lot of potential, to take shape and be used for a long time, so that a path towards mindful living can be realized little by little.
PLICO CHAIR BY FABRICIUS & KASTHOLM by CARL HANSEN & SON
The Danish designer duo Fabricius & Kastholm were masters at creating honest design that beautifully highlights what other designers often seek to hide. With its visible joints, beautiful brass fittings and accomplished craftsmanship, the Plico Chair is a great example of this. The chair was first presented in 1964 when it won the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Furniture Prize for its outstanding craftsmanship and expression.
The Danish designer duo Fabricius & Kastholm were masters at creating honest design that beautifully highlights what other designers often seek to hide. With its visible joints, beautiful brass fittings and accomplished craftsmanship, the Plico Chair is a great example of this. The chair was first presented in 1964 when it won the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Furniture Prize for its outstanding craftsmanship and expression.
The idea behind the design was to create a chair that takes up as little space as possible when not in use while not compromising on comfort. Plico means 'to fold' in Latin and, despite its light exterior, the chair offers supreme comfort by virtue of its soft upholstery and features an adjustable backrest that can be completely folded. This ensures a degree of versatility rarely found in a lounge chair.
The Plico Chair is the second Fabricius & Kastholm design launched by Carl Hansen & Son following the introduction of the flexible and timeless FK Bookcase. On the thoughts behind the launch, Knud Erik Hansen, CEO of Carl Hansen & Son, says: "Fabricius & Kastholm were masters at combining the highest quality materials with sublime craftsmanship, which perfectly matches Carl Hansen & Son's DNA. The Plico Chair and FK Bookcase were created for the very same exhibition in 1964 and complement each other beautifully with their natural materials and honest design. We are therefore delighted and proud to have added another masterpiece from Fabricius & Kastholm to our collection of design classics."
About Carl Hansen & Son's relaunch of the Plico Chair, Thomas Kastholm, the son of Jørgen Kastholm, says: "The chair was a turning point in my father's work and proved to be a precursor to an international career in furniture design. I know the chair from my childhood - I played under, over, and on it, and I've always liked it. I'm therefore delighted that the chair is now being given a new lease of life."
Knud Erik Hansen, CEO of Carl Hansen & Son, concludes: "The Plico Chair is an extremely versatile piece of furniture - not only in its function of being a foldable lounge chair, but also in its appearance, and it fits elegantly into the living room, the cottage, and the hotel room and lobby. It is a comfortable and cosy chair to sit in with a good book and a cup of coffee."
PLICO CHAIR WILL BE IN STORES FROM AUGUST 2021.
PRODUCT INFO
Recommended retail price
FK10 Plico Chair, high back: 2102,- EUR ex. VAT
FK11 Plico Chair, low back: 1861,- EUR ex. VAT
Dimensions (cm)
FK10 Plico Chair, high back
Seat height: 37 Height: 93.5 Depth: 85 Width: 74
FK11 Plico Chair, low back
Seat height: 37 Height: 74 Depth: 85 Width: 74
Materials
Frame: FSC-certified oak (FSC C135991), oil/white-oil
Armrests: Saddle leather
Seat and back: Canvas and linen canvas
Fittings: Brass
For more information, please visit: https://www.carlhansen.com/da-dk
A feeling called Home - City Home Collective
BRABBU is a design brand that reflects an intense way of living, bringing fierceness, strength and power into an urban lifestyle. With a diverse range of furniture, casegoods, upholstery, lighting and rugs, and through sensory design, they pass on a unique experience in every product that they design and produce. Assuming that home is a lot more than a space, City Home Collective, the company responsible for this Park City House, wanted to do something exceptional with this project, creating a meaningful feeling to the client: a place where he belongs.
BRABBU is a design brand that reflects an intense way of living, bringing fierceness, strength and power into an urban lifestyle. With a diverse range of furniture, casegoods, upholstery, lighting and rugs, and through sensory design, they pass on a unique experience in every product that they design and produce. Assuming that home is a lot more than a space, City Home Collective, the company responsible for this Park City House, wanted to do something exceptional with this project, creating a meaningful feeling to the client: a place where he belongs.
The prime objective of this design firm is to match people with unique spaces, working with high-skilled designers, such as Helena Morozoff, the senior designer responsible for this Park City project, who prospects smart design with no boundaries.
As a result, the strategy here was to let the material drive the design, always opting for the most comfortable furnishing, choosing and combining materials that speak to each other, which made this warm, tactile and visual feeling of a retreat possible.
This perfect combination of neutral tones and patterns, contributed to the arising of this cosy and monochromatic space, filled with elegance and uniqueness, allowing the space to evolve over the time.
In a nutshell, City Home Collective believes that “life is better when you love where you live”, so they designed this house as the perfect place to relax, reconnect and recharge. And that is why home is so much more than a space, it is definitely a feeling.
For more information, please visit: www.brabbu.com