SFT Gallery - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for SFT Gallery. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
-
Kenichi Miyazawa “The Day When the Gorilla Gives Me a Banana”
Twenty five new works including sculptures, paintings, and collages, as well as limited-edition soft vinyl toys created in collaboration with the toy maker loop. A “Gorilla & Banana” keychain by Miyazawa...More »
-
Top To Tail
Large paper animal sculptures make up their own “zoo” with a panda, penguin, giraffe, elephant, and more.More »
-
Kenichiro Fukumoto Exhibition
*SFT Gallery will reopen on June 11. These ceramic sculptures and paintings explore ties between people and nature. Coffee cups are also available for purchase. More »
-
Yuri Himuro “Snip Snap Wall Art Museum“
Yuri Himuro is the playful textiles label of its eponymous textile designer. The main attraction of this exhibition consists of material made of strings cut with scissors and arranged on an art panel on...More »
-
Laboratorio Zanzara “Italian Social Design”
Laboratorio Zanzara is an NPO from northern Italy that runs a printing studio while promoting social cooperation. Here they present works from a partnership with the Asian organization Naoko. More »
-
Cochae’s Painted Origami
The artist Cochae carries on the tradition of origami in these paper foldings of fish, frogs, and other creatures created with patterns dating back to the Meiji and Taisho eras.More »
-
Basic Vessels: Bowls
Tea bowls, rice bowls, soup bowls, and other kinds of handmade bowls by 16 artisans.More »
-
Kurashiki Design Flea Market
Handicrafts and original items by artisans and local manufacturers from the city of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture. More »
-
Madoka Morikawa “Fancy Garden by Peloqoon”
-
Paper Craft Perspectives
Focusing on the perspectives of three artists involved with Tachikawa City’s 55-year-old Fukunaga Print paper-processing factory, the Shiko-Shiten (Paper Craft Perspectives) project explores the latent...More »
-
Crafts, Architecture that Speaks
Four artists present their own gently poetic handcrafted takes on the subject of “architecture.” B1F SFT GalleryMore »
-
Tokyo Pixel. “Pixel Art Museum”
Centered around cross-stitch/pixel art designer Makoto Oozu and celebrating 8bit culture is Tokyo-born pixel art brand Tokyo Pixel. This exhibition at SFT will feature the brand’s badges, posters, and...More »
-
Jouji Yasuda Exhibition
Joji Yasuda creates familiar animals from wood and cloth. The animals he creates exude a warmth but also imbue a wild nobility. Each creation is not merely adorable but is also a show of respect for nature...More »
-
From Kyoto #3: Japan’s Washi Stationery
Kyoto-born Japanese washi paper brand Rokuhichido offers washi with designs reflecting Japan’s four seasons, customs, and natural life. This latest series of stationery carries forward the traditions of...More »
-
New Nippon Textile 2018
Textiles with colorful and playful Japanese patterns for all ages. More »
-
Carton - Color -
Cardboard comes in all colors, shapes and sizes, often adorned with wonky print, bar codes, mailing invoices, handwritten memos, you name it. Carton, aka Fuyuki Shimazu, is fascinated not only by the color...More »
-
Shobu Style “Thanks to you”
Shobu Style is a social welfare facility in Kagoshima City that nurtures the creative activity of those in this supportive community, producing free, fun, and expressive art. Numerous highly individual...More »
-
Yusuke Kagari Exhibition
Displaying and selling new bags featuring walls as an artistic motif. Artist Yusuke Kagari is interested in how walls can transform landscapes and beckon us into mysterious worlds. More »
-
From Tokyo 2017
The museum shop “Souvenir from Tokyo” celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, having opened at SFT gallery in the spring of 2007 with the message: “Letter.” Ten years on, and the shop has encountered...More »
-
Nagae+ Exhibition
Nagae+ is a new lifestyle brand launched in 2015 that makes use of metalworking techniques rooted in Takaoka City in the northwestern portion of Toyama Prefecture. At its core is a concept of beauty that...More »
-
Born From the Earth
These diverse works of handmade contemporary pottery by nine artists get to the fundamentals of the craft. More »
-
Hiroko Takahashi “The same yet different”
Depending on how you view something, its appearance can completely change. In this exhibition, artist Hiroko Takahashi will use kimono as a canvas for exploring this concept.More »
-
Sunny Days
This exhibition will bring together six artists who have created work inspired by the meals that families share together at Japanese New Year under the warmth of the winter sun.More »
-
MiOA
Hair accessories and items from the new line “2 Way Glasses Chain” by stylist and designer MiOA. More »
-
Tarasukin Bonkers “Greetings From Izu”
Household objects and interior design items inspired by life on the Izu Peninsula by two designers who moved there. More »
-
Charkha – Vintage Czech Accessories
The Osaka boutique Charkha presents jewelry, beads, and other Czech accessories from the 1920s.More »
-
Ceramic Forms
Ceramics originally took simple forms with no excess. These bowls, tea wares, lipped cups, plates, jars, and other creations are meant to be held in the hand so that their shapes can be fully experienced....More »
-
Točit “Hang-and-Wear Hats”
Featuring the third collection by hat maker Točit.More »
-
Coci la elle Exhibition
As the early summer rays shine and the rainy season begins, the Coci la elle umbrella exhibition comes to SFT. Find a sun umbrella with embroidery and hand-drawn designs by artist Chika Higashi, or place...More »
-
Kigi_M_Exhibition
Ryosuke Uehara and Yoshie Watanabe make up the creative design studio “Kigi” and here present their private work, product and graphic design in a digest to accompany the magazine “Kigi M”.More »
-
In-ei Issey Miyake
With thoughts towards “What should one do as a designer?” Issey Miyake+Reality Lab continue to seek out the wide possibilities of making. Part of these activities includes research into the production...More »
-
SFM (Spaghetti from Magma)
Handmade posters, key holders, stickers, and other limited-edition original goods. More »
-
Straighten Your Back a Little
Six artists’ distinctive ceramics pairing well with Japanese sweets and tea.More »
-
Taberu 2015
To eat is to live. Dishes are tools for eating, and therefore tools for living. To eat is to be…future and present. This exhibition calls upon us to reconsider what it means to eat with a collection of...More »
-
Terada Mokei’s Flower Viewing
A life-sized version of the Terada Mokei model brand’s miniature cherry blossom viewing scene (1/100th in size) is on display. More »
-
Hipota
With the urge to create pictures in textiles Hipota took up embroidery, creating intricate broaches of plants and vegetables of a strikingly real presence, a collection of which may be appreciated here....More »
-
That Feeling of Intimacy
On a winter’s afternoon it is always nice to curl up in a warm room and enjoy tea and cake. This exhibition brings together 4 artists with their ceramic designs, furniture, book products and tasty bagels...More »
-
Another Mobiles
The mobile is a moving sculpture held together in a delicate balance which when caught by the wind motions with grace to carefully accent the spaces which surround it. In this exhibition 6 groups of designers...More »
-
Romantic Bowls
Presenting small ceramic bowls.More »
-
Vertigo
Taking fashion as a form of product design and through a wide range of projects aiming to hit upon a design which enriches the everyday, Mint Designs takes on “Vertigo” as its Spring Summer Collection....More »
-
“Daruma”
Introducing a cute and playful world of locally made toys and daruma dolls from across Japan. Daruma dolls made by artists who love these local toys will also be available for sale. More »
-
Ochazuke Bowls
Bowls for tea with rice and other dishes, as well as small plates and chopstick rests by six artists.More »
-
Mitsuru Koga “Flat Box and Koga Store”
Lifestyle products made out of cardboard, duct tape, and other everyday materials on display and for sale. The artist will be at the gallery from noon on 8/25 and 9/1. More »
-
The Nostalgic Stationery of Eastern Europe and Japan
Displaying goods from Osaka’s eastern Europe-themed accessory shop Charkha and Kichijoji’s stationery story 36 Sublo, with limited-edition collaboration items. More »
-
Vacanes “Sunglasses Trip Issue”
Installation art by Yuki Otani accompanies parasols, umbrellas, fabrics, notepads, books, and other items perfect for vacation. Orders will also be taken for a limited number of parasols made from the...More »
-
Vessels
Water represents antiquity, beauty, and purity. It is a source of life. This exhibition showcases bowls, cups, and other vessels of Japan's beautiful water.More »
-
”Stussy Livin' General Store”
Southern California's Stussy clothing brand offers its "New Values" line of lifestyle goods and "Landscape Products" at a Stussy Livin' General Store pop-up store at the SFT Gallery in Roppongi.More »
-
World of Nekozushinyata
Nekozushi is a cat-sushi hybrid character that turns the ordinary world into the extraordinary.More »
-
Koichi Okamoto "Kyouei Design"
The designer works in art, music and design, and this exhibition features his work released under the "Kyouei Design" name, recently showcased in London.More »
-
"Let's all get together" Exhibition
On display are pots, plates, cutlery and tableware by four artists.More »
-
Ryusuke Fukahori Exhibition
Paintings of goldfish.More »
-
Chika Higashi "Reading a Parasol"
Features parasol designs and installations using parasols.More »
-
Ribbonesia + Bob Foundation + minä perhonen "mt lab. "
On display is an installation made out of masking tape created by three groups of designers.More »
-
"Meshiwan" Exhibition
On display are over 500 rice bowls by 16 artists.More »
-
Kutani Choemon Factory" Exhibition
Features Ishikawa prefecture ceramics from Kutani Choemon kiln, in collaboration with a Spanish designer.More »
-
"Teatime" Exhibition
Pots, cups and plates by 5 artists, along with photographs of various teatime situations produced by a Japanese confectionery unit.More »
-
"22 Artisans' Stories: Classiky Ishow Practical Products, Inc." Exhibition
Features the small handmade sculptures of 22 artists selected by Classiky Ishow Practical Products, Inc., as examples of beautiful crafts for everyday life.More »
-
Hiroko Takahashi "Pattern"
On display and for sale are various products that make use of traditional Japanese patterns and motifs reinterpreted in a contemporary way.More »
-
"acco and magma's Happy Happy" Exhibition
Acco makes sculptures, cuddly toys and accessories using wool and many other materials. Magma works in kinetic art and stage design. Touching on diverse fashion, music and mixed cultures, the two will...More »
-
"Taberu" Exhibition
On display are rice bowls, plates, dishes, cups and other tableware items by 4 craftsmen. Directed by Tomoo Shoken.More »
-
"Kogei-Kogyo by Maruwakaya" Exhibition
Maruwakaya is the name of the jack-of-all-trades group headed by Hirotoshi Maruwaka. By collaborating with artisans and corporations throughout Japan, Maruwakaya produces finely crafted objects for contemporary...More »
-
"Mug" Exhibition
The Teatime gallery at SFT Gallery presents a range of mugs and teapots by four artists working in Japan.More »
-
"Artisanal Work from Japan" Exhibition
Kurashiki is known for its beautiful architecture that dates from the Edo period. On display at this exhibition are tableware, stationery, ceramics, enamel pieces and other crafts by Classiky Ishow Practical...More »
-
Takeshi Tsujino "Fresco"
Fresco is a brand that was launched in 2001 based on over 20 years of experience in the field of glass crafts. All original and handmade, Fresco offers consumers a variety of glass products that blend...More »
-
"South Africa, Master Crafter" Exhibition
Hosting the World Cup soccer in June puts South Africa under the spotlight. Also this year is the 100th anniversary of official relations between South Africa and Japan. To mark this occasion, fine works...More »
-
"utsuwa heartful" Exhibition
Ceramic vessels for everyday use by 8 artists. Organized and curated by Tomoo Shoken.More »
-
"Babaghuri's Beautiful Everyday Life" Exhibition
On view are some designs together with images of their handcrafting process, which are introduced in the book ‘Jurgen Lehl to Babaghuri wo sagashini iku’ published recently by PHP.More »
-
"Mid and Large-sized Bowls" Exhibition
Exhibition of mid to large sized bowls that were highly popular at Designtide Tokyo created by 5 artists selected by SFT.More »
-
Q-pot "Sweet Story"
Q-pot is a brand established by designer Tadaaki Wakamatsu that seeks to produce accessories that function as communication tools that connect people. This exhibition will present the result of a collaboration...More »
-
"Kimura Glass -Kikatsu Collection-" Exhibition
Kikatsu is a collection of cocktail glasses designed by Kimura Glass in-house designer, Shizuyo Saegusa. These glasses, made with blowing or cutting techniques, are produced by skilled artisans in the...More »
-
"Steteco.com" Exhibition
steteco.com is a Japanese underwear brand that re-creates an old-fashioned STETECO underwear in a contemporary way. steteco.com is popular not only for men but also for women as a room wear especially...More »
-
"MALTA" Exhibition
MALTA is a brand of clothing and accessories, all of which could definitely be described as quirky! All items are hand made and unique and come highly recommended for parties and as the ideal gift with...More »
-
"From Tokyo, Tokyo Handkerchief Life" Exhibition
With the economy so bad, the venue Souvenir from Tokyo thinks it's time to find something uplifting and valuable in everyday gestures. To start with, take handkerchiefs. Some might think it's slightly...More »
-
Setsuro Ono Exhibition
-
Shigeki Fujishiro "Frames"
The mobile first appeared in the art world as part of the new artistic concept of Kinetic Art. Artists such as Marcel Duchamp and Alexander Calder expressed ideas of both space and time through the movement...More »
-
"Aka Aka Sha Photography Collection" Exhibition
We are pleased to recommend to our customers several photography books from the publishing company, Aka Aka Sha. This is not an easy time for the sales of Art books, a situation that has led to drop in...More »
-
"The Perfect Bowl" Exhibition
For today's lifestyle, the perfect bowl for everyday use should be larger than the traditional teacup, but smaller than the usual donburi or rice bowl. Based on this idea, 6 artists have designed what...More »
-
"Wasara - Paper Tableware" Exhibition
Japan has a tradition of craftsmanship backed up by solid technique, as well as a refined culinary culture that values hospitality and a sense of etiquette. These simple, pure forms and fine workmanship...More »
-
Mexican Folk Art Exhibition
SFT will show a selection of items from Labraba, a store in Kichijoji which specializes in Mexican folk art. Some of the items available will be brightly coloured wooden animal carvings from Oahakan, ceramic...More »
-
Norio Kidera "Jicca"
Norio Kidera, who has worked widely in the world of photography, has just published a collection of photos of his parents house, jicca (the house where one grew up). Norio's photos, taken over the past...More »
-
Hisakazu Shimizu "Things You Ought To Love"
SFT will show the Chew Chew Shade by Shimizu Hisakazu made from popsicles. People are surrounded by things both ordinary and special and many such familiar things live in the depths of our memories. Using...More »
-
Kyo-to-to Exhibition
The brand name KYO-TO-TO fuses the names Kyoto and Tokyo, the traditional and contemporary centres of Japan. KYO-TO-TO products are a collaboration of graphics by 3MIN. GRAPHIC ASSOCIATES, based in Tokyo,...More »
-
minä perhonen Exhibition
minä perhonen is a fashion brand that was established 13 years ago. Their catalogue of designs continues to grow, backed by a 700+ strong archive of fabric designs. minä perhonen believes in making clothing...More »
-
John Di Cesare "Come Rain or Shine '08"
From April 16th (Tue) to May 19th (Mon), a brand new series of unique umbrellas and parasols by Canadian designer/sculptor John Di Cesare will be on sale at SFT. 15 years ago, Cesare came up with a radical...More »
-
Wajima x Kakitsubata "On the Table"
Wajima is a city located in Ishikawa prefecture, the north part of the Noto peninsula, facing the Sea of Japan. On 25 March 2007, a severe earthquake caused serious damage to Wajima and its industries....More »
-
FREITAG Archive Exhibition
-
Yoshikazu Yamagata + Mafuyu "My Town in My Home"
At midnight when most little boys and girls are fast asleep, mother, father, grandfather and a few mischievous youngsters come out to play with Knit House. My Town in My Home is a collaborative exhibition...More »
-
On Za Line "Poesy ceramic or book?"
Ai Kurahashi and Kiyomi Kodama make up the design team "On Za Line". They work predominantly with ceramics in the fields of design, art and fashion. The current exhibition shows their latest series of...More »
-
"XS-extra small" Exhibition
Since 1997 Schmuck2 has presented jewelery exhibitions focusing on art, design and fashion all around the world. The XS-extra small exhibition, curated by Schmuck2, shows small objects and jewelery by...More »
-
"From Tokyo" Exhibition
SFT Gallery's first exhibition entitled "From Tokyo" will launch on 25th April. The gallery will present 100 postcards by 20 designers inspired by Tokyo and a selection of these designs will also be available...More »