Playmountain Presents "Man Made Objects": A 90-Day Pop-Up in Kanazawa
Playmountain
Manmade Objects Gather in Kanazawa
Experience the Charm of Landscape Products
Playmountain, the shop run by Landscape Products, offers a curated selection of original furniture with simple, modern designs alongside various goods chosen from Japan and abroad. Their activities, spanning food, clothing, and shelter, reveal a unique approach that delights the senses. While many shops claim to focus on lifestyle, what draws so many people to the world of Landscape Products? From January 9th, for 90 days, they will present a shop and event at "Monoto Hito 90 Days Shop" in Kanazawa. Titled "MAN MADE OBJECTS," this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover the essence of Landscape Products.
Text by Satsuki Wakabayashi
Unpacking the Appeal of Landscape Products Through Three Themes
With "Manmade Objects" as their guiding principle, Landscape Products creates a variety of items that enrich daily life. Their flagship store in Sendagaya, Tokyo, "Playmountain," showcases a diverse collection, all selected through their unique lens of "manmade objects." From Austrian brass ornaments and Californian foodstuffs to traditional crafts from Kagoshima, each item represents a meaningful encounter between Landscape Products and its creator. This event in Kanazawa introduces the diverse treasures they've discovered on their travels around the globe.
The event, "MAN MADE OBJECTS," unfolds over 90 days, divided into three thematic periods, each delving deeper into the world of Landscape Products. The first phase is "Origins," featuring an exhibition and sale of Landscape Products' original items alongside vintage pieces from their early days. This presents a rare chance to connect with the foundational elements of their appeal.
Following this, "Satsumano" begins on February 3rd (Tuesday). This segment highlights the allure of Kagoshima, the hometown of representative Shinichiro Nakamura, presented through their distinctive perspective. It will feature traditional Kagoshima crafts and works by emerging craft artists.
From March 3rd (Tuesday), "California" takes center stage. This section will showcase Heath Ceramics, tableware from California curated by Playmountain, alongside other beautiful and delicious finds from the region.
Additionally, a talk event is scheduled for January 10th (Saturday) with Shinichiro Nakamura, Hitoshi Okamoto, and Shuichiro Sakaguchi from Landscape Products, alongside Kazumi Tsuji, director of Monoto Hito.
The enduring appeal of Landscape Products lies in its connection to the humanity of its creators. This "MAN MADE OBJECTS" event offers a unique opportunity to understand their philosophy and the stories behind their creations.
MAN MADE OBJECTS
Dates: January 9 (Fri) – March 29 (Sun)
Venue: Monoto Hito 90 Days Shop
Address: 1-2-20 Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Tel. 076-255-0086
Hours: 11:00 – 18:00
Closed: Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday)
http://www.seikatsu-kogei.com/
[Origins]
Dates: January 9 (Fri) – February 1 (Sun)
- ORIGINAL & VINTAGE -
Exhibition and sale of Landscape Products' original and vintage items
[Satsumano]
Dates: February 3 (Tue) – March 1 (Sun)
- CHIN JUKAN POTTERY and Emerging Artists from Kagoshima -
Exhibition and sale of works by CHIN JUKAN POTTERY and emerging craft artists from Kagoshima
[California]
Dates: March 3 (Tue) – March 29 (Sun)
- HEATH CERAMICS and FINE FOODS -
Heath Ceramics tableware and delicious, beautiful finds from California
Talk Event
"Our Landscape"
Shinichiro Nakamura × Hitoshi Okamoto × Shuichiro Sakaguchi × Kazumi Tsuji
Date & Time: January 10 (Sat) 15:00 – 17:00
Venue: Kanazawa Craft Business Creation Organization Lecture Room
Address: Kōrinbō LaModa 8F, 2-4-30 Kōrinbō, Kanazawa, Ishikawa
Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served basis)
Admission: Free
To apply, please visit the following URL
http://www.seikatsu-kogei.com/shop/90days/LP/lp.html