Design
January 13, 2015
BAtoMA | Event
BAtoMA | Ba to Ma
Experience the "Now" of Interiors and Design at Ba to Ma vol.07
BAtoMA TRADESHOW and BAtoMA information Held Simultaneously Across Two Venues
The joint exhibition of design, art, and products, "BAtoMA TRADESHOW," will be held at Laforet Harajuku, while the information event for enjoying interiors, "BAtoMA information," will take place at Omotesando Hills. For the first time, these two events will run concurrently from Friday, October 31st to Monday, November 3rd (public holiday).
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
The Theme for Ba to Ma vol.07 is "Color"
At the first venue, "BAtoMA TRADESHOW," held at Laforet Museum Harajuku, approximately 45 exhibitors will showcase kitchen items, fabrics, ethnic goods, art, and groceries, allowing visitors to shop while experiencing the feel of being a buyer.
The second venue, "BAtoMA information," at Omotesando Hills Space O, will feature a variety of participatory events daily, including talk events with diverse guests, installations by domestic and international creators, film screenings, and workshops. It aims to stimulate the creative spirit within everyone.
This year's theme is "Color," offering proposals to incorporate color into daily life from various perspectives, including spatial design, introductions to creators who continuously propose new ideas, and insights into upcoming trends.
First Venue: BAtoMA TRADESHOW
"BAtoMA TRADESHOW" is a joint exhibition of design, art, and products, featuring installations and offering suggestions for spatial creation and coordination that will inspire you to incorporate them into your life.
The installation at the venue entrance, "welcome 'Mac' figures," is by appliance collector Junichi Matsuzaki, showcasing his first public display of his "Macintosh" archive collection.
Second Venue: BAtoMA information
"BAtoMA information" features installations by the Berlin-based design collective "llot llov," andIchirofurniture maker, as a space to glimpse the ideas and information from the minds of creators.design = "daily press"food = "ROCKET," and city/space = "Ba to Ma" directed talk shows.
Additionally, there will be a special screening of the non-fiction film "FLYING BODIES," conceived by Issey Miyake,ALESSI workshopallowing visitors to enjoy interiors with all five senses.
Ba to Ma vol.07 BAtoMA TRADESHOW / BAtoMA information
Dates | October 31 (Fri) - November 3 (Mon, Holiday)
*October 30 (Thu) is for business attendees only for BAtoMA TRADESHOW
Hours | 11:00 - 19:00 *Last day, November 3, closes at 17:00
Venue 1 | Joint exhibition of design, art, and products: "BAtoMA TRADESHOW"
Laforet Museum Harajuku (Laforet Harajuku 6F)
Venue 2 | Information event for enjoying interiors: "BAtoMA information"
Omotesando Hills Space O (Omotesando Hills Main Building B3F)
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