DESIGN /
INTERIOR
April 11, 2015
Seibu Shibuya Hosts "Antibodies" Exhibition Tracing the Path of the Campana Brothers
SEIBU Shibuya
First time in Japan! Vitra Design Museum Exhibition Tour
Exhibition "Antibodies: The Works of Fernando and Humberto Campana (1989-2009)"
The "Oi!Brasil 2015 - Fall in Love with São Paulo This Summer" Brazil Fair will be held at SEIBU Shibuya from April 14 (Tuesday), and as its main event, the "Vitra Design Museum Exhibition Tour" will be held concurrently. Over 100 unique furniture pieces designed by the Brazilian Campana brothers will be on display.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
A Brother Duo Gaining Attention for Designs That Transcend Conventional Furniture
The Campana brothers are a designer duo consisting of Fernando, born in 1961, and Humberto, born in 1953. Raised in the suburbs of São Paulo, Brazil, they draw inspiration from Brazilian streets, nature, animals, landscapes, and the lives of ordinary people. Using everyday materials such as wood scraps, pipes, rubber hoses, tissue paper, string, and packaging materials, they create chairs, lamps, and other items. Today, they are recognized as leading Brazilian designers.
This exhibition traces the 20-year trajectory of the Campana brothers from 1989 to 2009. It was organized by the renowned German design museum, the Vitra Design Museum, and after its debut at the Turin Design Museum in Italy in 2013, it has been touring the world. This marks its first arrival in Japan.
© Estudio Campana, Photo: Fernando Laszlo
©Edra and Estudio Campana
Over 100 Works Showcase Two Decades of Activity
From the touring exhibition, this show focuses on "recycling," "the fusion of natural and artificial materials," and "the integration of multiculturalism" to present the full scope of their work, inspired by immunity and antibodies. It features their representative art pieces, including chairs and sofas, along with photographs and interview footage.
Their innovative and conceptual design work, such as the "Banquet Chair" made from a patchwork of stuffed animals like pandas, lions, and crocodiles, is well worth seeing. The exhibition will also be held at Sogo Kobe from May 10 (Sunday) to May 15 (Friday).
© Estudio Campana, Photo: Fernando Laszlo
©Edra and Estudio Campana
Vitra Design Museum Exhibition Tour
"Antibodies: The Works of Fernando and Humberto Campana (1989～2009)"
Period: April 14 (Tue) - April 26 (Sun), 2015
Hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (Sundays 10:00 - 20:00)
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing. *Closes at 5:00 PM on the final day.
Venue: SEIBU Shibuya, Building A, 7th Floor, Special Exhibition Hall
Admission: General ¥500 / High school students and below free
https://www.sogo-seibu.jp/shibuya/kakutensublist/?article_seq=129202