design Lovers, Take Note: 3 Hot Design and Architecture Exhibitions in Tokyo

attention Design Lovers! 3 Hot Design and Architecture Exhibitions in Tokyo

sensual spaces, ahead-of-their-time perspectives, and reinterpretations of the everyday – here arethree design exhibitionsto keep an eyeoutfor in Tokyo. this season, Tokyo is hosting three major exhibitions spanning architecture, food culture, and contemporary artthat are sure to delight art lovers.

1. national Art Center, Tokyo – Living Modernity: Housing Experiments 1920s-1970s

a must-see exhibition of Japanese architecture. the National Art Center highlights modern residential architectural experimentsfrom the early 20th century through the 70s. fourteen historic houses designed by world-renowned architects such as Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Frank Gehry are exhibited thematically, divided into seven keyelements that make up modern residential design:kitchen, bathroom, windows, furniture, and media.

in particular, a life-size recreation of Mies van der Rohe’s “Low House” will take visitors on a journey through time. the exhibition will be on view until June 30, 2025.

2. 21_21 Design Site – Ramen Donburi Exhibition: The Art of the Ramen Bowl

if you love ramen, this is an exhibition you can’t miss: Tokyo design hotspot 21_21 Design Siteis hosting a special exhibition dedicated to an icon of Japanese ramen culture: the ramen bowl. forty original ramen bowlsby various designers, architects, and artistswill be on display, along with reinterpretations of the traditional ceramic “minoyaki“.

in addition, there is also a unique “ramen stall” exhibition booth, each designed by three different architects, which will be on view until June 15, 2025.

3. tokyo National Museum of Modern Art – Hilma Af Klint: First Retrospective in Asia

the first major solo exhibition in Asia ofHilma Af Klint, one of the most exciting names incontemporary art, is coming to Tokyo. an innovative artist who opened the door to abstractionbefore Kandinsky and Mondrian, her work captivates viewers with energetic forms and warm colors under the influence of mysticism and spiritualism.

more than 140 works will be on display, including the large-scale “Ten Objects” series that attracted 600,000 people at the Guggenheim in New York. this is a highly recommended Tokyo contemporary art exhibitionfor those new to the world of Hilma art.

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if you’re in Tokyo right now, these exhibitions are not to be missed!

get inspired in Tokyo with these unique exhibitions where art and design, architecture and life meet. If you’re planning an art trip, now is the perfect time.