Isetan Shinjuku will host "ISETAN ARTS & CRAFTS" from September 27 to October 2, 2022, in the event hall on the 6th floor of the main building. Paying homage to artisans from various eras and regions, the event will exhibit and sell items from approximately 100 brands, ranging from crafts, antiques, and fine art that embody Japanese aesthetics to works by contemporary artists and everyday tools. "ISETAN ARTS & CRAFTS" is the first event to be held at Isetan Shinjuku. This event, which will be held in the Main Building's 6th floor Event Hall from September 27th, will feature an exhibition and sale of items related to food, clothing, and shelter collected from around the world, paying homage to the artisans of various eras and regions. These items, crafted by hand and passed down through the ages, will inspire visitors to reflect on their lives and beauty. Multiple curators will introduce approximately 2,000 recommended items that they hope to pass on to future generations.
These masterpieces, embodied in the Japanese aesthetic, were discovered by Branding Director Hisako Namekata during her travels around Japan. We will also be introducing simple yet powerful and beautiful works by international female artists, selected by Prime Garden on the 4th floor of the main building of Isetan Shinjuku.
[Profile | Namekata Hisako]
Using her experience as an apparel company manager and designer, Namekata Hisako is active in a wide range of fields related to local areas, including food, crafts, and regional revitalization. Her event, "Toki," which began last year, curates a wide range of works, from notable contemporary artists to timeless items, and is popular with people of all ages.
■Examples of participating brands
Based in Cockington, Devon, southwest England, this husband-and-wife duo consists of Mark McGillvray and Takahashi Kaori, who studied fine art at Wimbledon School of Art. Their products are made from locally sourced hardwoods and combine Japanese and Western techniques, traditions, and tools, combining the beauty of nature with the functionality of everyday items.
After studying ceramics in Japan and Portugal, she set up a studio in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Her work is characterized by minimalist, harmonious forms that celebrate understated imperfections and natural beauty. She expresses herself through the texture and organic nuances of the clay, aiming to balance traditional techniques with simple elegance.
■Other Participating Brands
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The exhibition is curated by Kanno Yasuharu, who regularly publishes "Kogei Seika," a magazine that covers antiques, crafts, architecture, and more, and also organizes events such as antique festivals. With the theme of "Romanesque," the exhibition will explore the "Romanesque sense of form" that can be found in crafts from different regions and eras. Participants will include art historian Kanazawa Momoe, painter nakaban, and antiques dealer Kegai Tatsuya (Kamihitokemono) as guest.
[Profile | Kanno Yasuharu, Editor-in-Chief of Kogei Seika] Born in Tochigi Prefecture in 1968. Joined Shinchosha in 1993. After working in the editorial departments of "Geijutsu Shincho" and the "Tonbo no Hon" series, he started the "Seika no Kai" (Blue and White Art Society) in 2014. Some of the books he has worked on include Toshiro Kawase's "One Flower a Day," Kazumi Sakata's "The Ruler of Self-Complacency," Yoshifumi Nakamura's "Architecture of Intention," and Ryuji Mitani et al.'s "The Age of 'Crafts for Living.'"
Edited by Kazuto Kobayashi, who runs Roundabout, which stocks high-quality everyday items and clothing, and OUTBOUND, which stocks items for everyday use. From machine-made repetitive products to one-of-a-kind handmade pieces by individual artists, we offer a wide selection of decorative and practical items that add a sense of centerpiece to your life.
【Profile｜Kobayashi Kazuto】
In 1999, he and a few friends started Roundabout, a store selling domestic and international household goods, in a building that used to be an old cabaret in Kichijoji (now relocated to Yoyogi-Uehara). In 2008, he launched OUTBOUND, which offers a selection of products that focus on the effects that objects have.
This time, we'll be showcasing the Shinjuku O-chome Shopping Street's unique selection of items, based on the themes of UTSUWA (tableware) and ISU (chairs). We'll be showcasing items that have been carefully preserved over time and history, and shopkeepers who are passionate about craftsmanship.
What is Shinjuku O-chome Shopping Street?
This shopping street has been operating discreetly on the 4th floor of the main building of Isetan Shinjuku for the past 10 years. Recently, we've found new locations and occasionally hold themed shopping streets.
Isetan Shinjuku Store
Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: 3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3352-1111 (Main Line)
*The details of this event may be changed or canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. *In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we may restrict customer entry.
Hisako Namekata/PRIME GARDEN "Time"
These masterpieces, embodied in the Japanese aesthetic, were discovered by Branding Director Hisako Namekata during her travels around Japan. We will also be introducing simple yet powerful and beautiful works by international female artists, selected by Prime Garden on the 4th floor of the main building of Isetan Shinjuku.
[Profile | Namekata Hisako]
Using her experience as an apparel company manager and designer, Namekata Hisako is active in a wide range of fields related to local areas, including food, crafts, and regional revitalization. Her event, "Toki," which began last year, curates a wide range of works, from notable contemporary artists to timeless items, and is popular with people of all ages.
■Examples of participating brands
Based in Cockington, Devon, southwest England, this husband-and-wife duo consists of Mark McGillvray and Takahashi Kaori, who studied fine art at Wimbledon School of Art. Their products are made from locally sourced hardwoods and combine Japanese and Western techniques, traditions, and tools, combining the beauty of nature with the functionality of everyday items.
After studying ceramics in Japan and Portugal, she set up a studio in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Her work is characterized by minimalist, harmonious forms that celebrate understated imperfections and natural beauty. She expresses herself through the texture and organic nuances of the clay, aiming to balance traditional techniques with simple elegance.
■Other Participating Brands
Craft Blue and White "Crafts and Romanesque"
The exhibition is curated by Kanno Yasuharu, who regularly publishes "Kogei Seika," a magazine that covers antiques, crafts, architecture, and more, and also organizes events such as antique festivals. With the theme of "Romanesque," the exhibition will explore the "Romanesque sense of form" that can be found in crafts from different regions and eras. Participants will include art historian Kanazawa Momoe, painter nakaban, and antiques dealer Kegai Tatsuya (Kamihitokemono) as guest.
[Profile | Kanno Yasuharu, Editor-in-Chief of Kogei Seika] Born in Tochigi Prefecture in 1968. Joined Shinchosha in 1993. After working in the editorial departments of "Geijutsu Shincho" and the "Tonbo no Hon" series, he started the "Seika no Kai" (Blue and White Art Society) in 2014. Some of the books he has worked on include Toshiro Kawase's "One Flower a Day," Kazumi Sakata's "The Ruler of Self-Complacency," Yoshifumi Nakamura's "Architecture of Intention," and Ryuji Mitani et al.'s "The Age of 'Crafts for Living.'"
Roundabout & OUTBOUND "Equipment for Daily Life"
Edited by Kazuto Kobayashi, who runs Roundabout, which stocks high-quality everyday items and clothing, and OUTBOUND, which stocks items for everyday use. From machine-made repetitive products to one-of-a-kind handmade pieces by individual artists, we offer a wide selection of decorative and practical items that add a sense of centerpiece to your life.
【Profile｜Kobayashi Kazuto】
In 1999, he and a few friends started Roundabout, a store selling domestic and international household goods, in a building that used to be an old cabaret in Kichijoji (now relocated to Yoyogi-Uehara). In 2008, he launched OUTBOUND, which offers a selection of products that focus on the effects that objects have.
Shinjuku O-chome Shopping Street/UTSUWA to ISU
This time, we'll be showcasing the Shinjuku O-chome Shopping Street's unique selection of items, based on the themes of UTSUWA (tableware) and ISU (chairs). We'll be showcasing items that have been carefully preserved over time and history, and shopkeepers who are passionate about craftsmanship.
What is Shinjuku O-chome Shopping Street?
This shopping street has been operating discreetly on the 4th floor of the main building of Isetan Shinjuku for the past 10 years. Recently, we've found new locations and occasionally hold themed shopping streets.
Event Overview
"ISETAN ARTS & CRAFTS"
Dates: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 – Sunday, October 2, 2022 [Ends at 6:00 PM on the last day]
Venue: Isetan Shinjuku Store, Main Building, 6th Floor, Event Hall
Brands Featured: Approximately 100 brands
https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/event/shinjuku_e/art_craft_10
"ISETAN ARTS & CRAFTS"
Dates: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 – Sunday, October 2, 2022 [Ends at 6:00 PM on the last day]
Venue: Isetan Shinjuku Store, Main Building, 6th Floor, Event Hall
Brands Featured: Approximately 100 brands
https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/event/shinjuku_e/art_craft_10
Isetan Shinjuku Store
Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: 3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3352-1111 (Main Line)
*The details of this event may be changed or canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. *In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we may restrict customer entry.
