Isetan Mart, a shop within the Isetan Mitsukoshi online store that offers a unique selection of art for everyday enjoyment, will host "ISETAN MART x THE MET" from 10:00 AM on October 1st. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2020 and has upcoming exhibitions planned in Japan. This event will feature limited-edition "ISETAN MART x THE MET" items, featuring art from the Met's collection and the "THE MET" logo, as well as pre-sale items.
In these times when travel is difficult, we encourage you to feel closer to the art of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and suggest that you "live with art" rather than just going to see it.
URL: https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/feature/living_art_f2/mart30_l.html
"ISETAN MART x THE MET" Limited Edition Items
Introducing special limited edition items for this event that can only be purchased at Isetan Mart. They feature a wide selection of products by notable Japanese artists and that cherish Japanese craftsmanship. Each item takes a symbol of "THE MET" as its theme and transforms it into new artwork.
The shopping bag that will make you feel the excitement of visiting "The Met" is now available in all leather! Japanese product brand
Studio Blanche Skateboard 26,400 yen
Yabiku Henrique Yudi, a collage artist born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, who is popular in the Japanese street scene, has reconstructed Van Gogh's works. From the many works in the "THE MET" collection, he has selected pieces that are familiar to Japanese people, created a collage, and mounted it on a skateboard. Display it as an interior décor and enjoy art close to home.
*This product is scheduled to be delivered from late October onwards.
MOHEIM TIN BOX 4,400 yen each
MOHEIM, a lifestyle brand from Fukui, has adapted the popular TIN BOX to "THE MET" specifications. The sophisticated design, with the logo standing out against the two-tone box, is truly unique to MOHEIM. It can store small documents and letters together, making it useful for organizing your desk.
Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Bottle ¥5,940 each
From the popular Hydro Flask comes a simple and sophisticated stainless steel bottle featuring the "THE MET" logo. The 354ml size makes it easy to use every day, and the wide opening makes it easy to pour hot soup and other drinks, making it perfect for the coming season. The handle makes it easy to carry, making it a convenient item for commuting or outdoor activities.
KILLIMAN JAH LOW WORKS, a Japanese collage artist active in a wide range of fields, including creating CD jackets for musicians, creates collage art using his specialty, "faces," as his motif. He personally selected Rubens' works to create works that evoke his musicality. The works are made by cutting and pasting the original materials by hand, which makes them distinctive in that they are three-dimensional when viewed closely.
Items available for pre-sale at Isetan Mart
T-shirts and hoodies featuring artwork by Kilimanjaro Works. Both are available in larger sizes, making them unisex and suitable for both men and women.
In addition to hoodies, T-shirts, and caps printed with the "THE MET" logo and paintings from the collection of Van Gogh, Monet, and Vermeer, we will also be introducing tote bags and smartphone cases.
"Isetan Mart" appears in REV WORLDS!
"Isetan Mart" has appeared in "REV WORLDS," a smartphone app that utilizes VR provided by Isetan Mitsukoshi, and will be showcasing this collaboration item virtually. Not only will you be able to view the products as if you were walking through a gallery, but by displaying the products in 3D in VR, customers (users) will be able to easily imagine the depth of the products and how they would look in their home.
Period: From Wednesday, September 29th *Products for this event will go on sale from 10am on Friday, October 1st
Venue: Virtual Isetan Shinjuku, 1st floor special venue
Official URL: https://www.rev-worlds.com/
~How to enjoy the virtual space~Shop with someone, 24 hours a day, from anywhereThe virtual Isetan Shinjuku store is open 24 hours a day.People who live far away or who find it difficult to visit the physical store during opening hours can easily visit the store, and if they find an item they like, they can go to the Isetan Mitsukoshi online store and purchase the actual product.In addition, customers (users) can change their avatar's hairstyle, face, tops, bottoms, etc. to suit their mood that day, and avatars can communicate with each other using the chat and emote (movement) functions, so you can experience the feeling of shopping with someone even when you're far away.
Related Information
Some of the products from this event will be on sale at Isetan Shinjuku on the dates below.
Period: Wednesday, October 6th - Tuesday, October 12th
Venue: Center Park/The Stage #5, 5th floor, Main Building, Isetan Shinjuku
*Images are for illustrative purposes only.
*All prices include tax.
*The content of the event may be changed or canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
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