"Nordic Modernism: Design & Crafts" Exhibition

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Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark - each of these Nordic countries has its own distinctive topography and culture, but have developed a similar approach to design and cultivated a rich life style. Geographically speaking, these Nordic countries are far from the center of the European economy, and industrialization and modernization started relatively late. Also, the region has a harsh climate and rugged landscape, and the population density has always been low. These conditions resulted in fostering the idea of creating comfortable residential accommodations. Nordic modern architecture and craft emphasizes not only function and natural materials, but also warm colors and light.

Nordic design first became known internationally in the 1950s through the touring exhibition, “Design in Scandinavia,” and has been gaining vast popularity again since in the 1990s. This exhibition will focus on the basic characteristics of Nordic design such as the traditions, functionality, and expression by showing excellent pieces by the master designers who established the golden age of Nordic design.

Schedule

Nov 3 (Sat) 2007-Jan 14 (Mon) 2008

Opening Hours Information

Hours	11:00-19:00
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays.
Notice	Closed for New Year's Holidays: December 29th (Sat)-January 3rd (Thur)

Fee

Venue

Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
http://www.operacity.jp/en/ag/

Location

3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-1403

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Access

3 minute walk from the East exit of Hatsudai Station on the Keio New line, 11 minute walk from Sangubashi Station on the Odakyu Odawara line, 12 minute walk from exit A2 at Nishi-shinjuku-gochome Station on the Toei Oedo line.

Phone

050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)

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