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December 19, 2014
MAGIS | "Material and Inspiration" Exhibition Held at Tokyo Showroom
MAGIS | Tokyo Showroom Presents 'Material and Inspiration' Exhibition
Officina, the buzzed-about new table from Salone del Mobile, makes its Japan debut
Exhibition 'Material and Inspiration' Opens
The 'Material and Inspiration' exhibition will be held at the MAGIS Tokyo Showroom from Friday, October 24th to Friday, November 7th. This exhibition, unique to Japan, explores the distinctive use of materials that characterize MAGIS furniture and the inspirations that served as the origin for the ideas of the designers who created these pieces.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
An Exhibition Focusing on Designers and Their Inspirations
The 'Material and Inspiration' exhibition centers on 'Officina,' the latest work by French design duo Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, making its Japan debut. The exhibition delves into the thought processes and creative journeys behind a range of outstanding designs. The venue's layout, designed by Nendo's Noriaki Fujiwara, who is also involved in global projects, is another highlight.
The new 'Officina' table is characterized by its frame, crafted through forged wrought iron. This material, traditionally used for European fences and the like, possesses a rich texture with visible hammer marks from its forging process, lending it a unique charm not often found in contemporary furniture.
A few tables were unveiled this year, with plans for new items such as chairs in the future.
Ronan Bouroullec Visits Japan for Talk Session
As a related event to the 'Material and Inspiration' exhibition, a talk session is scheduled with designer Ronan Bouroullec and Alberto Perazza, Vice President of Magis. The session will be moderated by design journalist Takahiro Tsuchida.
During the talk session, Ronan Bouroullec, one of the world's most sought-after designers, will give a presentation. We will explore the background behind the creation of the new 'Officina' table, delving into the appeal of wrought iron as a material, the flow of thought from inspiration to final product, and the fundamental design philosophy underpinning it all.
'Material and Inspiration'
Dates | Friday, October 24 - Friday, November 7
Hours | 10:30 - 19:00 (until 15:00 on the final day)
Venue | MAGIS Tokyo Showroom
Aoyama Building 1F, 1-2-3 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3405-6050
Talk Session with Ronan Bouroullec
Tuesday, October 28, 18:00 onwards
Capacity: 100 people (advance registration required)
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