Wall Covering and Beyond
21_21 Design Sight
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This exhibition is a collaborative research project between Sangetsu — a company that has been developing interior products to enrich people's daily lives since its founding in 1849 — and the contemporary design studio we+, which explores materials and culture through experimental design. Together, they reinterpret wall coverings from both a design and cultural perspective.
In Japan, the use of wallpaper has evolved uniquely; shaped by the country's natural environment, changes in residential styles and interactions with international cultures. Through continuous innovations in materials and manufacturing techniques, wallpaper has become an essential element of modern Japanese living spaces.
Having developed tens of thousands of wallpaper designs over the years, Sangetsu's extensive archives embody not only advanced technical expertise but also a refined aesthetic sensibility and a rich diversity of spatial expressions.
Through this exhibition, Sangetsu and we+ delve into the essence of the culture of adorning walls, tracing the evolution of materials and techniques while rediscovering the depth and beauty of Japan's wall covering culture and presenting new possibilities for the future of interior surfaces
In Japan, the use of wallpaper has evolved uniquely; shaped by the country's natural environment, changes in residential styles and interactions with international cultures. Through continuous innovations in materials and manufacturing techniques, wallpaper has become an essential element of modern Japanese living spaces.
Having developed tens of thousands of wallpaper designs over the years, Sangetsu's extensive archives embody not only advanced technical expertise but also a refined aesthetic sensibility and a rich diversity of spatial expressions.
Through this exhibition, Sangetsu and we+ delve into the essence of the culture of adorning walls, tracing the evolution of materials and techniques while rediscovering the depth and beauty of Japan's wall covering culture and presenting new possibilities for the future of interior surfaces
Schedule Now in session | Nov 29 (Sat) 2025-Dec 5 (Fri) 2025 Ends Today Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://www.2121designsight.jp/en/gallery3/wall_covering_beyond/ | ||||
| Venue | 21_21 Design Sight http://www.2121designsight.jp/en/ | ||||
| Location | Midtown Garden, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 | ||||
| Access | 5 minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo or Hibiya line, 5 minute walk from exit 1 at Nogizaka Station on the Chiyoda line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3475-2121 | ||||
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