Setagaya Culture Life Information Center, Seikatsu-Kobo - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Setagaya Culture Life Information Center, Seikatsu-Kobo. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
"14 Year Old Dresses" Exhibition
[1] 
[0]- Media: Fashion
- 2012-03-24 - 2012-04-01
On display are photos of dresses made during a design workshop aimed at 14 year-olds.More »
"I'm so sleepy" Exhibition
[2] [0]- Media: Illustration - Art Party - Art Talk
- 2012-03-02 - 2012-03-18
"Setagaya 100 Years from Now" Exhibition
[3] [0]- Media: Painting - Film - Media Arts
- 2012-02-03 - 2012-02-26
On display are videos, paintings and sound pieces by 7 artists that envision Setagaya in 100 years from now.More »
"Celebratory Japanese Rituals: Wrapping, Tying, Folding" Exhibition
[4] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2011-12-23 - 2012-01-29
Second part of a series of exhibitions showcasing origami and other paper crafts given and presented at a variety of occasions throughout the year.More »
"Hand Work and the 7 Seas: the Arctic Sea and Inuit Wall Hangings" Exhibition
[2] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2011-11-12 - 2011-12-18
Features wall hangings from the collection of the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples, alongside sewing and fishing tools and other lifestyle items, alongside videos introducing the society and culture...More »
Taki Tamada Exhibition
[3] [0]- Media: Sculpture
- 2011-10-14 - 2011-10-16
On display are works by the cardboard sculptor Taki Tamada that were produced during workshops held this summer.More »
"Family Portraits" Exhibition
[2] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2011-10-09 - 2011-11-06
On display are family portraits taken by eight photography studios located in Setagaya.More »
"Boojil's Colorful World" Exhibition
[1] [0]- Media: Illustration - Drawing - Art Talk
- 2011-08-19 - 2011-09-11
On display are travel-themed illustrations, manga and essays.More »
"Digital Day Vol. 6" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Graphics
- 2011-08-09 - 2011-08-14
On display are new Surrealist works by 10 artists created using computer technology.More »
"The Heart of Japan through Washi Paper" Exhibition
[1] [0]- Media: Crafts - Art Talk
- 2011-07-16 - 2011-08-14
This exhibition showcases paper dolls, decorative paper adorned with summer motifs and patterns, and other crafts and objects that embody a distinctive Japanese aesthetic informed by the four seasons.More »
"Kids Workshops 2011"
[1] [0]- Media: Art Talk
- 2011-07-09 - 2011-08-28
A variety of kids workshops including sessions on product design, food, the science of images, and more.More »
"Design: From Materials and the Physical/Considering the Future of Product Design" Talk Event
[0] [0]- Media: Product - Art Talk
- 2011-06-25 - 2011-07-02
Two talk events on design and products in tangent with the current "Stack-ing Design" exhibition. See the official website for further details.More »
"Stack-ing Design" Exhibition
[2] [0]- Media: Product - Art Talk
- 2011-06-16 - 2011-07-12
The art of stacking things, as seen in traditional Japanese wooden craft techniques, has long been a key component of knowledge used to make life richer and more pleasant. This exhibition, produced in...More »
"Record Sleeve Collecting: The Allure of Sleeve Design" Exhibition
[14] [1]- Media: Graphics - Product - Film - Art Talk
- 2011-04-10 - 2011-05-08
Explores the trend for buying record sleeves purely for their design, without any relation to the music on the record or CD. It features a documentary on the subject, plus selected record and CD sleeves...More »
"Prayer Design: Miki no kuchi" Exhibition
[1] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2010-12-18 - 2011-02-06
On display are slender wooden "miki no kuchi" implements that are used to adorn flasks of wine offered to the gods.More »
Makoto Ozu Exhibiton
[1] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2010-07-18 - 2010-08-22
Exhibition by cross-stitch designer Makoto Ozu featuring embroidered insects, sports cars and more. Related events and talks also scheduled. See website for details.More »
"Design for Lefty" Exhibition
[4] [1]- Media: Product
- 2010-07-01 - 2010-07-14
This exhibition by the young design firm Delibab features design solutions to the problem of making products that can be used easily even by left-handed people.More »
"Orissa Odissi" Exhibition
[9] [2]- Media: Photography - Crafts - Other
- 2010-05-27 - 2010-06-13
Orissa is an old coastal city off the Bay of Bengal that is home to countless historic ruined temples, including the Konark Sun Temple, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Curated by Masako Ono,...More »
"Tingatinga Art from Tanzania" Exhibition
[3] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2010-04-28 - 2010-05-21
The Republic of Tanzania, whose Tokyo embassy is located in Kami-Yoga in Setagaya ward, is a country blessed with a rich natural environment and several wildlife protection areas. This exhibition features...More »
Setagaya Art Flea Market Vol. 13
[0] [0]- Media: Other - Crafts
- 2010-04-24 - 2010-04-25
13th installment of the lively and popular art flea market. See website for details.More »
Seikatsu-Kobo Poster Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Graphics
- 2010-04-01 - 2010-04-20
Exhibition of posters for events held at Seikatsu-Kobo in 2009.More »
"Sister Cities Exchange: Bunbury Citizens' Photography" Exhibition
[1] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2010-03-18 - 2010-03-29
On display are photographs taken by citizens and children from Bunbury, Australia, sister city to Setagaya ward, Tokyo.More »
Takehiko Sanada "Setagayan Project '10 Vol. 3: I'm Home"
[0] [0]- Media: Installation
- 2010-02-27 - 2010-03-14
Since 2007, the Setagayan Project has been distributing cotton seeds to residents that can be grown on condominium verandahs, on the terraces of homes, and in gardens. For 2010, clothing works created...More »
"Electric Formula Car Workshop for Middle School Students" Exhibition
[1] [0]- Media: Other
- 2010-02-03 - 2010-02-22
Exhibition showcasing the results of three hands-on environmentally conscious workshops involving hybrid and electric cars. On display are photos showing participants studying energy systems and putting...More »
"Eating Time" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Product - Crafts - Other
- 2009-11-21 - 2009-12-20
Time often makes food taste better. Tastiness is not only achieved through fresh ingredients and good cooking skills. This exhibition presents the life of preserved foods prepared in Taimagura, a location...More »
"Dissasemble -What's Inside Home Electronics?"
[5] [0]- Media: Product - Other
- 2009-10-10 - 2009-11-15
Laptop computers, DVD recorders, vacuum cleaners and microwave ovens. This exhibition will allow visitors to look at the insides of such home electronics to understand their mechanisms from a scientific...More »
"Forests_Living" Exhibition
[2] [0]- Media: Installation - Art Talk
- 2009-07-28 - 2009-08-09
"Forests_living" points to living forests, living with forests and a "living room" for conversing about forests. Participants to this exhibition are all people who live with the forests. The spaces filled...More »
"Introduction to commercial space design history ver. 2.0 : Is interior design evolving?" Talk Event
[0] [0]- Media: Art Talk
- 2009-07-19 - 2009-07-19
With the returning of Nobuo Moriya from Europe at the beginning of the 20th century along with rapid economic development and a rush of construction work in the '50s, interior design in Japan experienced...More »
Cochae "Kami-nication!"
[1] [1]- Media: Crafts - Art Talk
- 2009-07-10 - 2009-07-29
The cute expressions of origami unit Cochae's work revive in us the primordial pleasure of transforming a flat surface into a three dimensional shape. From the earliest "Collage Origami" show in 2003 prepared...More »
"New Lifestyle Design -The Present and Future of Usability-" Exhibition
[5] [0]- Media: Product - Art Talk
- 2009-06-20 - 2009-07-05
Contemporary life is filled with things that are beautifully designed and also functional and easy-to-use. The recent inclusion of elements related to the environment, health and safety is, however, changing...More »
"The Döbling District Photography Exhibition"
[1] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2009-05-28 - 2009-06-14
Setagaya has a sister-city relationship with the Döbling district in Vienna, Austria and this year marks the 25th anniversary of the relationship. This exhibition showcases photographs taken by a group...More »
"Tokyo Setagaya Line Story" Exhibition
[4] [0]- Media: Painting - Photography - Other
- 2009-05-10 - 2009-05-24
The Tokyu Setagaya Line was originally a branch line of the former Tamagawa Denki Tetsudo's Tamagawa Line, aka Tama-den. The Tokyu Setagaya Line started operating on May 11th, 1969, and this year marks...More »
Setagaya Art Flea Market Vol. 11
[1] [0]- Media: Other - Fashion - Crafts
- 2009-04-25 - 2009-04-26
Setagaya Art Flea Market is a place to get to know more about the Setagaya ward. This is the 11th installation showcasing a wide range of works created by local artists.More »
"Setagaya Art Flea Market Connection 2009" Exhibition
[1] [0]- Media: Illustration - Product - Ceramics
- 2009-04-16 - 2009-04-26
This exhibition accompanies the "Setagaya Art Flea Market vol.11" to be held on April 25th (Sat) and 26th (Sun) on the 3rd to the 5th floors of Carrot Tower. A wide range of works created by local creators...More »
"Setagaya Art Flea Market Connection 2009" Exhibition
[2] [0]- Media: Illustration - Crafts
- 2009-04-16 - 2009-04-26
This exhibition is a promotional event for the Setagaya Art Flea Market Vol. 11 to be held at Carrot Tower on April 25th (Sat) and 26th (Sun). On display are illustrations, objects, photographs and T-shirts...More »
Takehiko Sanada "Setagayan Project '09 Vol.2 'Cotton Garden'"
[1] [0]- Media: Installation - Crafts - Other - Art Talk
- 2009-03-08 - 2009-03-22
This exhibition is a presentation of field projects conducted by fashion designer Takehiko Sanada, who explored the "wealth of the heart" through garments. "Making a Yarn Forest" workshop presented...More »
"Touching the Images" Exhibition
[3] [1]- Media: Photography
- 2009-02-06 - 2009-02-15
For many people, "pictures" used to only refer to photographs that are taken with a film camera, but nowadays, "pictures" exist in wide-ranging forms, from digital photography, cell phone pictures, to...More »
Itami International Crafts Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Art Talk
- 2009-01-17 - 2009-01-31
The Museum of Arts & Crafts in Itami, a center of sake production, holds biannual exhibitions of jewelry, sake vessels and tables. In 2008, the museum focused on sake vessels and received submissions...More »
"Fonts Found in Setagaya" Exhibition
[2] [0]- Media: Other - Art Talk
- 2009-01-10 - 2009-02-01
Walking around a typical neighborhood, all sorts of fonts used for store signs, posters and maps can be seen. How much do we know about the fonts surrounding us, and what type of fonts are used in Setagaya?...More »
"Tamana Araki & The Seven Colors of Mexico" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Prints - Other - Installation - Crafts - Art Talk
- 2008-12-04 - 2008-12-14
Mexico is filled with a joy of life. Even death, "muerte," is considered as an "amigo." Sustainable lifestyle is rooted in their culture. For example, they use maguey, the ingredient of tequila, and nopal...More »
"Miyakojima Nature Activity 2008" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2008-10-31 - 2008-11-28
Things found on this beautiful island of Miyakojima - the friendship city of Setagaya Ward. 26 children from Setagaya and Miyakojima spent time on the island, absorbing the beautiful culture and environment....More »
"Motteku-ten"
[2] [1]- Media: Product - Art Party - Art Talk
- 2008-10-08 - 2008-10-26
What do you take with you when you go out with kids? It probably depends on the occasion. This exhibition features items by 10 groups of designers, who have come up with things you will always want...More »
"Japonder 5" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Graphics - Other
- 2008-09-27 - 2008-10-03
The exhibition title "Japonder" comes from "Japon" (French for Japan) and "ponder", a coinage invented by the first group of students to participate in this exhibition. The show features a variety of works...More »
Setagaya Art Flea Market Vol. 10
[0] [0]- Media: Other - Crafts - Other - Art Party
- 2008-09-20 - 2008-09-21
10th Setagaya Art Flea Market showcasing items created by 80 groups of creators from the Setagaya community. Workshops are also scheduled. More »
"Right Dog" Exhibition
[0] [1]- Media: Product
- 2008-09-11 - 2008-09-24
In Japan, it is mandatory for dog owners to register their dogs at the city office. This is regulated by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare under the Rabies Prevention Law. At the time of registration,...More »
"Digital Day" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Graphics
- 2008-08-26 - 2008-08-31
Computer graphics work by a group of artists in their 40s to 60s. This is their 3rd exhibition. More »
"Children's Games: Picture Books Exhibition"
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Other
- 2008-08-02 - 2008-09-07
This exhibition presents Kenji Matsuda's original illustrations from the picture book "Darumasan ga koronda!" (literally translated as "the Darma doll fell down") which has been published in Japanese,...More »
Kunihiko Katsumata "Dwelling"
[11] [4]- Media: Photography
- 2008-07-03 - 2008-07-27
"Shaseijutsu" is a series of exhibition featuring works by emerging photographers from Setagaya. The second edition of the series features Kunihiko Katsumata. His work captures changing scenery, reflecting...More »
Ossu! Shugeibu "Before & After"
[2] [1]- Media: Sculpture - Crafts - Art Talk
- 2008-05-31 - 2008-06-22
Ossu! Shugeibu is a group of seven guys who create various types of handmade objects. They turn everyday items into something unexpected. This exhibition introduces their new works and the roots of their...More »
"Setagaya Art Flea Market Connection" Exhibition
[2] [1]- Media: Illustration - Photography - Other - Sculpture - Digital
- 2008-05-03 - 2008-05-25
This exhibition accompanies the "Setagaya Art Flea Market" to be held on May 17th (Sat) and 18th (Sun) on the 3rd to the 5th floors of Carrot Tower. A wide range of works created by local creators who...More »
"Wrap the Setagaya - Wrapping Paper from Setagaya" Exhibition
[19] [2]- Media: Graphics - Crafts
- 2008-04-10 - 2008-04-30
This exhibition presents a wide variety of wrapping paper used at sweet shops, bakeries, meat shops, flower shops, sushi shops and many other kinds of stores in Setagaya. Numerous kinds of designs are...More »
Risa Kayahara Exhibition
[9] [4]- Media: Photography - Art Talk
- 2008-03-16 - 2008-03-31
"Shaseijutsu" is a series of exhibition featuring works by emerging photographers from Setagaya. The first edition of the series features Lisa Sugahara. Her works will be also on display at Seikatsu-Kobo...More »
"Shunkin" Performance
[1] [0]- Media: Performance Art
- 2008-02-21 - 2008-03-05
This is the second co-production between Setagaya Public Theatre and Complicite’s Artistic Director, Simon McBurney. This time McBurney collaborates with nine Japanese actors, based on the novel and essay...More »
"Reading Setagaya" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration
- 2008-02-19 - 2008-03-13
This exhibition aims to introduce Setagaya Ward from the "alien"'s viewpoint. Easy-to-understand illustrations based on researched data paint a lively picture of the area. Once every five years, the...More »
Takehiko Sanada "Setagayarn Project 08 Vol. 1 Niwa wo Amu"
[0] [0]- Media: Fashion - Crafts - Art Talk
- 2008-02-01 - 2008-02-17
Based around Setagaya Ward, "Setagayarn Project" is a field project which explores lifestyles for family happiness through art and design. "Niwa" (garden) is the main focus of this project, defining the...More »
Kanako Yaguchi "Fold, Cut, Open - into the Forrest of Kirigami"
[0] [0]- Media: Other - Crafts - Art Talk
- 2008-01-18 - 2008-01-30
Kanako Yaguchi works with Kirigami, paper cutouts. Her work consists of delicate shapes and colors. She visualizes landscapes from a trip, daily thoughts, and motifs found in nature. -Lamp Shade Workshop January...More »
Hiroshi Fuji "'Kaeru Continues Endlessly"
[2] [0]- Media: Sculpture - Installation - Art Talk
- 2007-10-06 - 2007-11-04
Hiroshi Fuji transforms garbage and used items into art. For this exhibition, he has created chandeliers out of plastic bottles and birds using toy parts. These works are installed inside Carrot Tower...More »
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