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March 2, 2015
The Third “Thought” Joint Exhibition Held in Hasami, Kyushu’s Pottery Town | EXHIBITION
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Hasami, Town of Pottery, Hosts Third "thought" Group Exhibition
The third edition of "thought," a group exhibition centered around brands and creators primarily active in Kyushu, is set to take place. With "move・touch・devote" as its keywords and "thought" as its theme, the event aims to foster new communication and serve as a platform for diverse genres to converge. A market, open to the public, will also be held on March 21st (Saturday).
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
A Wave of New Creation Felt in Hasami, the Town of Pottery
The group exhibition "thought" began with four individuals, including Tsuyoshi Fujito, head of the fashion brand "FUJITO." The first event last spring attracted a total of 147 companies (including media) and approximately 360 visitors to the exhibition, with around 600 visitors to the market, bringing the total to about 960 attendees.
The second event last autumn saw a steady increase, with 191 companies (including media) and approximately 400 visitors to the exhibition, and about 650 visitors to the market, totaling approximately 1050 attendees.
Ahead of the third event, Tsuyoshi Fujito shared, "We are delighted that thought, a group exhibition by brands and creators active in Kyushu, is reaching its third iteration. On the final day, we will host our popular market where you can converse with makers and enjoy pre-sale opportunities. Please feel free to visit. We look forward to welcoming you with an even richer selection of brands and content."
While the first two days are for buyers, the final Saturday is open to the public, allowing direct purchases from the creators. Enjoy the unique encounters, from Kyushu's established brands to the works of emerging creators.
thought EXHIBITION AND MARKET 2015 3rd
EXHIBITION
Date | March 19 (Thu) 10:00–18:00
March 20 (Fri) 10:00–18:00
*Exhibition for buyers and industry professionals only. General admission not permitted.
MARKET
Date | March 21 (Sat) 10:00–17:00
*Sales by exhibiting manufacturers. Open to the general public.
Venue | 833 Studio & Monne Port
2187-4 Iishi-go, Hasami-cho, Higashisonogi-gun, Nagasaki Prefecture
http://www.thght.jp
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thghtjp
thought Executive Committee
info@thght.jp
Access by Train
JR Kagoshima Main Line Hakata Station → Hizen-Yamaguchi Station (transfer) → JR Sasebo Line Arita Station *Approx. 6km from Arita Station
Access by Car
Approx. 5 minutes by car from Hasami-Arita IC (Nishi-Kyushu Expressway/Takeo-Sasebo Road). Approx. 10 minutes by car from Ureshino IC (Nagasaki Expressway).