An Enchanting Nordic and Italian World at the Joint Event with SOMEWHERE | ELEPHANT
ELEPHANT
A Curious World of Contemporary Tableware
Joint Event Held with Design Gallery SOMEWHERE
ELEPHANT, a specialty store that champions "More beautiful things for everyday use," focuses on art pieces and products by designers and craftspeople who shaped the golden age of Nordic modern design. The shop, nestled in an alleyway in Omotesando, reflects a unique worldview, with its regularly held exhibitions being a key attraction. Now, in collaboration with the design gallery SOMEWHERE in Ebisu, a highly anticipated event is set to launch this weekend.
Text by Satsuki Wakabayashi
Nordic and Italian Design
Starting June 6th (Saturday), 'WONDERLAND—A Curious World of Nordic and Italian Design—' will be held jointly with the design gallery SOMEWHERE in Ebisu. This exhibition will showcase and sell Nordic tableware alongside Italian modern tableware, pieces rarely seen in everyday settings.
The Nordic collection features works by artists such as Erik Höglund, Stig Lindberg, Kaj Franck, and Berndt Friberg, primarily handled by ELEPHANT. Meanwhile, SOMEWHERE will present its curated collection of Italian vintage items, including works by Sergio Asti, Joe Colombo, Gruppo Dam, Angelo Mangiarotti, and Ettore Sottsass.
Nordic and Italian design, often discussed separately, are brought together in this exhibition, offering a unique opportunity to explore their contrasts and commonalities. Why not visit Omotesando this weekend?
SOMEWHERE
A design gallery located in Ebisu, Tokyo. Its concept is to preserve and promote the diversity of design. It exclusively handles works with a strong designer's individuality, distinct from mass-produced items, spanning from the 1960s to the present without chronological limitations. Key artists include Shiro Kuramata, Ettore Sottsass, Martin Baas, Tsunehisa Nagasaka, h220430, Takao Inoue, and ARKO.
ELEPHANT
A specialty store focusing on art pieces and products from the 1950s-60s, the peak era of Nordic modern design. The shop owner's distinct taste heavily influences the curated selection, with information meticulously organized and deeply explored based on various resources.
WONDERLAND
A Curious World of Nordic and Italian Design: SOMEWHERE × ELEPHANT
Dates: June 6th (Sat) - June 14th (Sun), 2015 (Closed Tuesday, June 9th)
Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue: ELEPHANT
Address: Omotesando Heights 103, 4-14-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. +81-3-5411-1202
http://www.elephant-life.com