Matsuya Design Gallery - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Matsuya Design Gallery. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
"79th Mainichi Advertising Design Awards" Exhibition
[9] 
[1]- Media: Graphics - Painting - Art Competition
- 2012-04-18 - 2012-05-14
In two sessions, the exhibition features the best from the Mainichi Advertising Awards, traditionally a gateway to success for young designers.More »
Jurgen Lehl Exhibition
[6] [3]- Media: Fashion - Crafts
- 2012-03-21 - 2012-04-16
This second in a series of jewelry exhibitions by Jurgen Lehl features rings made using metal, stones, wood and fiber.More »
Ken Kuroi Exhibition
[1] [1]- Media: Illustration - Drawing
- 2012-03-14 - 2012-03-26
This exhibition features works by illustrator Ken Kuroi and explores themes such as the harmony between text and illustrations, as the gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.More »
"Pulling in Memories of Objects Vol. 3" Exhibition
[1] [0]- Media: Product
- 2011-10-19 - 2011-11-07
This exhibition commemorates the first renovation of Matsuya's Design Collection Corner in 25 years, featuring a variety of objects selected by various invited artists and guests that have left a deep...More »
"Pulling in Memories of Objects Vol. 2" Exhibition
[7] [0]- Media: Product
- 2011-09-21 - 2011-10-17
Members of the Japan Design Committee choose and recount an object that has been deeply engraved into their minds since their adolescence.More »
"Pulling in Memories of Objects Vol. 1" Exhibition
[6] [1]- Media: Product
- 2011-08-26 - 2011-09-19
Members of the Japan Design Committee choose and recount an object that has been deeply engraved into their minds since their adolescence.More »
"Japanese Package Design Prize 2011" Exhibition
[26] [1]- Media: Graphics - Product
- 2011-05-18 - 2011-06-13
An exhibition of outstanding works commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Japan Package Design Association. [Image: Grand Prix "Zenkashoin"]More »
"78th Mainichi Advertising Design Awards" Exhibition
[14] [0]- Media: Graphics
- 2011-04-20 - 2011-05-16
This annual exhibition features the winners of the Mainichi Advertising Awards, a launchpad for many young designers. A total of 69 works are show over three weeks.More »
"Arita Ceramics" Exhibition
[1] [0]- Media: Ceramics
- 2011-03-23 - 2011-04-18
This exhibition features an innovative selection of Arita ceramics, updated for a contemporary audience. Arita-yaki boasts a long history dating back to the early 17th century, when Hideyoshi Toyotomi...More »
"The Work of Yoshihisa Shirai" Exhibition
[16] [2]- Media: Graphics - Other
- 2011-02-24 - 2011-03-21
This exhibition features a selection of books bound by Yoshihisa Shirai that viewers can browse at their leisure using the tables and chairs at the venue. Talk with Shirai and Keiko Hirano Venue:...More »
Yoshitaka Mizutani "Embodied Eye"
[5] [0]- Media: Illustration
- 2011-01-26 - 2011-02-22
Yoshitaka Mizutani is an illustrator who produces delicate, extremely detailed work for beverage packaging and other products. This exhibition introduces viewers to Mizutani's cover illustrations from...More »
"Japanese Craft: Tenugui" Exhibition
[2] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2010-12-27 - 2011-01-24
This exhibition features around 50 varieties of "tenugui" handkerchiefs adorned with traditional and seasonal motifs and patterns.More »
Jurgen Lehl Exhibition
[5] [0]- Media: Fashion - Crafts
- 2010-10-13 - 2010-11-08
Jurgen Lehl came to Japan in the early 1970s and founded his eponymous brand in 1972, which focuses on products made using all-natural materials. In 2006, he opened Babaghuri, a boutique located in Kiyosumi...More »
"Issen Okamoto: Reviving Nagasaki through Design" Exhibition
[2] [1]- Media: Product
- 2010-09-15 - 2010-10-11
Yasuhiro Ishimoto "Katsura Detached Palace"
[13] [6]- Media: Photography
- 2010-08-18 - 2010-09-13
Original prints selected by the artist himself that portray the relationship between photography and architecture.More »
"Air Multipliers - Dyson's Newest Innovation" Exhibition
[3] [0]- Media: Product
- 2010-07-21 - 2010-08-16
This exhibition, organized by the Japan Design Committee, showcases "air multiplier" electric fans developed by Dyson. Talk: July 30th (Fri) 18:00-19:00 Apple Store Ginza 3F Theater with Shunji Yamanaka...More »
Koji Mizutani Exhibition
[1] [0]- Media: Graphics
- 2010-05-19 - 2010-06-14
This exhibition features works by art director Koji Mizutani, who has been producing design work in a wide variety of fields since 1980. Recently, he started the Merry Project in a bid to "bring happiness...More »
"77th Mainichi Design Award Exhibition"
[12] [0]- Media: Graphics - Illustration
- 2010-04-21 - 2010-05-17
This year marks the 77th installment of the annual Mainichi Design Award. On display are award winning works that tackle a variety of social issues and problems by designers, professionals in advertising...More »
"Art and Design Books I came across" Exhibition
[20] [2]- Media: Graphics - Product
- 2010-03-24 - 2010-04-19
On display are art and design books selected (3 each) by members of the Japan Design Committee.More »
"Nippon Vision 3 Design Travel" Exhibition
[2] [1]- Media: Photography - Product
- 2010-02-25 - 2010-03-22
Introduces viewers to progressive examples of travel enhanced by design.More »
"Layered Boxes" Exhibition
[5] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2010-01-27 - 2010-02-23
This is the second edition of an exhibition focusing on local industries. On display are Hida Shunkei lacquer products and tea ceremony implements by 8 designers.More »
"Lacquered Tableware" Exhibition
[1] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2009-12-27 - 2010-01-25
Shunkei-nuri is traditional lacquerware produced in Hida region. This exhibition showcases sets of Shunkei-nuri tableware - bowl, chopsticks and tray - designed by 8 creators.More »
Jun Igarashi + Kyoko Matsuoka "Young Architects from Hokkaido and Kyushu Intertwined"
[4] [0]- Media: Architecture
- 2009-10-14 - 2009-11-09
The Japan Design Committee is hosting an exhibition entitled "Young Architects from Hokkaido and Kyushu Intertwined", introducing works by Jun Igarashi and Kyoko Matsuoka. Igarashi and Matsuoka are...More »
"Shigeru Uchida's Zushi Altar -New Form of a Prayer" Exhibition
[4] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2009-09-17 - 2009-10-12
The Japan Design Committee is introducing "zushi" work by interior designer Shigeru Uchida. Zushi is a cabinet-shaped box where Buddha figures (principal object of worship) and scriptures are enshrined....More »
"Haiku-Graphic Artist Koichi Sato" Exhibition
[3] [1]- Media: Other
- 2009-08-19 - 2009-09-15
The Japan Design Committee is hosting an exhibition entitled "Haiku-Graphic Artist Koichi Sato", introducing "haiku-graphic" work by graphic designer Koichi Sato. Since ancient times, "kakejiku (hanging...More »
"Lamy -Refinement of German Design" Exhibition
[10] [2]- Media: Product
- 2009-07-22 - 2009-08-17
Under the supervision of product designer Naoto Fukasawa, the Japan Design Committee is hosting an exhibition entitled "Lamy -Refinement of German Design", introducing prominent writing materials manufacturer...More »
"2009 Summer Gift Station" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Furniture - Product - Ceramics
- 2009-06-17 - 2009-07-20
From Scandinavian vintage to stationery items, a variety of design goods will be on display.More »
"Good News: Illustrator Yosuke Kawamura" Exhibition
[2] [1]- Media: Illustration - Drawing
- 2009-05-20 - 2009-06-15
The Japan Design Committee is hosting an exhibition entitled "Good News: Illustrator Yosuke Kawamura", introducing works by Yosuke Kawamura, father of the "hetauma" (so bad that it's good) school of art....More »
76th Mainichi Advertising Design Award Exhibition
[5] [1]- Media: Other
- 2009-04-22 - 2009-05-18
At this annual exhibition hosted by the Japan Design Committee, all the prizewinning works selected through a rigorous screening process will be on display. According to an annual custom, works by participants...More »
"Spatial Display" Exhibition
[5] [0]- Media: Installation
- 2009-03-25 - 2009-04-20
The Japan Design Committee is hosting an exhibition entitled "Spatial Display", directed by space designer Toshiyuki Tanaka. Colorful displays seen all over town have provided much enjoyment to a lot of...More »
"Gifts from 47 Prefectures: Nippon Vision Gift" Exhibition
[8] [4]- Media: Product - Crafts - Other
- 2009-02-24 - 2009-03-23
The Japan Design Committee is hosting an exhibition entitled "Gifts from 47 Prefectures: Nippon Vision Gift", curated by Kenmei Nagaoka. On the theme of a "gift", this exhibition introduces a wide array...More »
"Odawara, Hakone: Parquet Project" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2009-01-28 - 2009-02-22
The Japan Design Committee is hosting an exhibition which takes on the theme of "parquet", the indigenous industry of Odawara and Hakone areas in Kanagawa Prefecture. A long tradition of Odawara-Hakone...More »
"Origata -Intangible Design" Exhibition
[5] [1]- Media: Other - Art Talk
- 2008-12-27 - 2009-01-26
The Japan Design Committee is hosting a new year exhibition entitled "Origata - Intangible Design" with the direction of Makoto Koizumi, taking on the theme of "origata", Japanese traditional etiquette...More »
Bunpei Yorifuji "Movies of Moving Movement"
[3] [0]- Media: Photography - Video installation
- 2008-10-08 - 2008-11-03
The Japan Design Committee is hosting an exhibition entitled "Movies of Moving Movement" by art director Bunpei Yorifuji. While Yorifuji's wide range of activities stretch from art direction for Japan...More »
"Wasara -Japanese Paper Vessels" Exhibition
[2] [1]- Media: Crafts
- 2008-09-10 - 2008-10-06
The Japan Design Committee is hosting an exhibition entitled "Wasara -Japanese Paper Vessels". Drinks and food act as icebreakers at occasions like reception parties and home parties. Unfortunately,...More »
"Portraits of Gardeners vol.1 -Spiritual Surface" Exhibition
[1] [1]- Media: Painting - Sculpture - Other
- 2008-08-13 - 2008-09-08
With years of experience as a curator, Takashi Niimi joined the Japan Design Committee at the end of last year. For his first exhibition at Design Gallery, Niimi selected 4 leading contemporary artists,...More »
Gifu Prefecture Oribe Design Center Hida Furniture Project "'Furniture for Personal Use' 6 Designers Exhibition"
[8] [1]- Media: Furniture
- 2008-07-16 - 2008-08-11
The Japan Design Committee is hosting an exhibition entitled Gifu Prefecture Oribe Design Center Hida Furniture Project "Furniture for Personal Use' 6 Designers Exhibition". This exhibition introduces...More »
"2008 Summer Gift Station" Exhibition
[1] [0]- Media: Product - Crafts
- 2008-06-11 - 2008-07-14
From Scandinavian vintage to handmade accessories, a variety of design goods will be on display.More »
"Matsuya and Good Design: Its Activities and the Japan Design Committee" Exhibition
[5] [0]- Media: Graphics
- 2008-05-14 - 2008-06-09
The Japan Design Committee is hosting an exhibition entitled "Matsuya and Good Design, Its Activities and the Japan Design Committee" to celebrate Matsuya's winning the Mainichi Design Award special prize. Since...More »
"75th Mainichi Advertising Design Award" Exhibition
[5] [1]- Media: Other
- 2008-04-16 - 2008-05-12
In this annual exhibition hosted by the Japan Design Committee, all the prizewinning works selected through a rigorous screening process will be on display. According to an annual custom, works by public...More »
Ettore Sottsass Exhibition
[6] [0]- Media: Product
- 2008-03-19 - 2008-04-14
This exhibition is held in memory of one of Italy's leading industrial designers, who suddenly passed away last year, focusing on his work from the 1950s-60s.More »
"Daily Commodities Designed by Ettore Sottsass" Exhibition
[10] [1]- Media: Product
- 2008-03-19 - 2008-04-14
Ettore Sottsass, a product designer whose career spanned half a century, passed away on New Year's Eve last year. In the late 1950s, he was appointed to chief adviser of Olivetti Corp., a representative...More »
"Kenmei Nagaoka's Ideas" Exhibition
[11] [3]- 2008-02-20 - 2008-03-17
This exhibition commemorates this artist's entry into the Japan Design Committee, and aims to introduce many viewers to the breadth of his work as a designer. This artist is well known as a designer, but...More »
"Honda Interface Design" Exhibition
[14] [1]- Media: Graphics - Product
- 2008-01-23 - 2008-02-18
Honda Design creates driver interfaces as part of a car interior design. The research aims to find a way for the driver to experience "instant recognition" of the information given by the dashboard. This...More »
Poul Henningsen "PH Lamps and the Light of Northern Europe"
[3] [1]- Media: Photography - Product
- 2007-10-10 - 2007-11-05
Poul Henningsen was born in 1894 in Denmark, and became a master of lighting design, achieving a number of important innovations during his life. It is said that he had working knowledge of over 100 varieties...More »
Modern Living 55th Anniversary Exhibition "55 Houses - Houses of the West, Houses of the East"
[7] [1]- Media: Architecture - Art Talk
- 2007-08-15 - 2007-09-10
This exhibition will introduce the works of 55 architects working in Japan and abroad. The aim is to shorten the often large distance between architects and ordinary citizens by taking up examples of individual...More »
"Designer's Catalogue 13: New Artists from the Milano Salone"
[2] [0]- Media: Product
- 2007-07-18 - 2007-08-13
This exhibition is curated by Japan Design Committee member Masayuki Kurokawa, and showcases works by 7 designer groups or individuals whose works caught Kurokawa's attention at this year's Milano Salone....More »
2007 Summer Gift Station
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Product - Fashion
- 2007-06-13 - 2007-07-16
This is a seasonal summer accessories fair, where small exhibitions will be held and unique items can be picked up. Sample items: Don't Try - Original bags by designer Katsuhiro Sugaya Vera scarves...More »
"Desa-Cole Best Collection" Exhibition
[2] [0]- Media: Product
- 2007-05-16 - 2007-06-11
Since its creation in 1953, the Japan Design Committee has selected products of the highest grade of design that will lead to improvements in lifestyle, and implemented a system to realize the sale of...More »
74th Mainichi Advertising Design Awards Exhibition
[10] [3]- Media: Graphics - Illustration - Art Competition
- 2007-04-18 - 2007-05-14
This exhibition is of submissions to the 74th Mainichi Advertising Design Award, a competition themed on newspaper advertising. The Mainichi Advertising Design Award is now in its 74th year, always showcasing...More »
Hideo Yamamoto "Cross Section A-A"
[4] [1]- Media: Product
- 2007-03-21 - 2007-04-16
The creator has designed numerous products in collaboration with industry players such as Ryohin Keikaku, Matsushita Electric Works, MRC Du Pont de Nemours, Toutou Kiki, and Yamaha. His creative history...More »
"Theater Poster" Exhibition
[4] [2]- Media: Graphics
- 2007-02-21 - 2007-03-19
Part one of this poster exhibition shows the work of Osamu Fukushima and the Yamanote Jijohsha Company and part two shows K2 directors Keisuke Nagatomo and Seitaro Kuroda together with Tsubakigumi/Hamidashi...More »
Zenji Funabashi "The Development towards 3D Illustration Signs"
[2] [0]- Media: Graphics - Illustration
- 2007-01-24 - 2007-02-19
"Japanese Haori Coats" Exhibition
[3] [0]- Media: Fashion - Art Talk
- 2006-12-27 - 2007-01-22
This exhibition presents 40 works from the Okashige Collection from Okashiga, an old shop that has existed in Kyoto for 150 years. On January 11th, there will be a talk on "Japanese aesthetic consciousness"...More »
Toshiyuki Kita "Design and Local Silverware"
[9] [0]- Media: Product - Crafts
- 2006-10-11 - 2006-11-07
•Talk by Toshiyuki Kita Wednesday 18th October For more details, please contact the Japan Design Committee jdcommit@yb3.so-net.ne.jpMore »
628th Design Gallery 1953 "Funfan" Exhibition
[7] [3]- Media: Graphics - Fashion - Crafts
- 2006-08-16 - 2006-09-11
An exhibition of traditional Japanese fans. The theme is "visually cool". All fans can be purchased at the gallery shop. More »
Makoto Orisaki "Inter_works"
[9] [5]- Media: Graphics - Illustration - Product - Art Talk
- 2006-05-17 - 2006-06-12
Orisaki is a creator whose work spans the boundaries of art, design, and product making. Known as an interdesign artist, he is a distinctive force in the design world. In his works from the "Hole Works"...More »
2006 Mainichi Advertising Design Award Exhibition
[6] [2]- Media: Graphics
- 2006-04-19 - 2006-05-02
This exhibition is of submissions to the 73rd Mainichi Advertising Award, including all the submissions from the Mainichi Design Award, a competition themed on newspaper advertising. The Mainichi Design...More »
Fumie Shibata "Real" Design Exhibition
[3] [3]- Media: Product - Other
- 2006-03-22 - 2006-04-17
Fumie Shibata is the force behind products that we are all familiar with, such as the Omron Corporation's "keionkun" thermometer, and mobile phone company au's "sweets." Since 1994, she has been working...More »
Urban Nomad
[2] [1]- Media: Fashion - Product - Crafts
- 2006-01-06 - 2006-01-23
Come and enjoy stunningly elaborate Chinese vintage clothes, fashion accessories, interior objects d'art, and stationery from Shanghai, Paris, Hanoi, and Saigon. Held in Season Studio.More »
Designer's Catalogue 11 "Chair"
[7] [2]- Media: Product
- 2005-09-14 - 2005-10-10
The Japan Designer Committee hosts their 11th exhibition introducing works by young emerging products designers. "Chair" is the theme for this show. 6 design teams bring in their unique approaches to chair...More »
Etching Exhibition "Whispers of Life" - Kazumasa Nagai
[0] [1]- Media: Drawing
- 2005-08-17 - 2005-09-12
The Japan Design Committee invited Kazumasa Nagai to present "Whispers of Life" for this 618th Design Gallery event. Nagai, who has over 50 years of experience as a graphic designer, is well known for...More »
Palette? Tatsuya Matsui's Mannequin Robot
[0] [1]- Media: Sculpture - Installation - Fashion
- 2005-07-20 - 2005-08-15
Matsuya Design Gallery presents the work of Tatsuya Matsui, a renowned robot designer. Matsui recently introduced "Palette", a mannequin robot, which reacts via sensors and moves to enhance the beauty...More »
iittala Birds Miracles - Oiva Toikka Bird Collection
[5] [0]- Media: Sculpture - Product - Crafts
- 2005-05-18 - 2005-06-13
An exhibition featuring 30 works by Oiva Toikka, a 75-year old Finnish designer who makes crystal birds for iittala. As a craftsman, in order to create this series, he observed a variety of birds and then...More »
72nd Mainichi Advertisement Design Competition Exhibition - Part 1: Public Entries - Advertisements
[0] [0]- Media: Graphics - Art Competition
- 2005-04-20 - 2005-05-02
64 works were selected and received awards in the 2004 Mainichi Advertisment Design Competition. In the first half of this exhibition, public entries will be on display. The second half will feature designs...More »
Makoto Umebara "Taste of Tosa"
[0] [0]- Media: Graphics
- 2005-03-23 - 2005-04-18
An exhibition of the work by graphic designer Makoto Umebara, who has been designing packages for food products from Tosa. More »
Masahiro Mori "Japanese Wares"
[1] [0]- Media: Ceramics
- 2005-02-23 - 2005-03-21
An exhibition featuring the latest work by Masahiro Mori, a ceramic designer based in Hasami, Kyushu. Intended for a mass production line, his product design offers a mix of tasteful look and affordable...More »
Designers and their Tools -Pens and Pencils that Objectify Ideas-
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Drawing - Product
- 2005-01-26 - 2005-02-21
An exhibition exploring the role and significance of drawing implements in the creation of designs and sketches. These tools are vital in the realization of, and thus the objectification of, the creators'...More »
Tokyo Night Scape 2050
[0] [0]- Media: Graphics - Drawing
- 2004-10-13 - 2004-11-08
Overseen by lighting designer Kaoru Mende, 119 professionals from various fields have come together in this exhibition to present their vision on what the city of "Tokyo" might be like in the year "2050"....More »
2D
- Graphics (23)
- Illustration (39)
- Painting (190)
- Drawing (43)
- Calligraphy (2)
- Photography (95)
- Prints (34)
- Other (9)
3D
- Architecture (4)
- Sculpture (56)
- Installation (39)
- Furniture (8)
- Fashion (12)
- Product (14)
- Crafts (27)
- Ceramics (22)
- Other (8)
Screen
- Film (18)
- Video installation (14)
- Digital (0)
- Other (1)
Misc.
- Media Arts (3)
- Art Party (44)
- Art Talk (27)
- Performance Art (7)
- Art Competition (1)
Area:
Ginza, Shimbashi(59) Ueno, Yanaka(25) Kiyosumi, Odaiba(21) Kyobashi, Nihonbashi & Kudanshita(66) Omotesando, Aoyama(38) Shinjuku(49) Shibuya, Setagaya(39) Roppongi, Akasaka(46) Nakameguro, Ebisu(30) Musashino, Tama(30) Yokohama, Kanagawa(22) Kanto: others(47)
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