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September 21, 2022
The Popular Event 'Kobutsū' by Graphic Designer & Antique Collector Mikiji Nagai | EXHIBITION
ART | Kobutsu 9 feat. KUMI KOSUGE
Food events by popular curry shops during the exhibition.
Mikiji Nagai, who is active as a graphic designer and also curates collections and holds events with a unique perspective, started 'Kobutsu' in 2017. This popular event will be held from Saturday, September 17th at the brewery pub "FIVE TREES" in Meguro, Tokyo.
Text by Satsuki Wakabayashi
The exhibition 'Kobutsu' was born from Nagai's realization that 'Antiques, through the process of collection, live longer than human lifespans. They remain not because a single person manages them, but because they have been passed down and cherished by many hands.'
This initiative, which exhibits and sells the items he has collected over many years (including folk art, souvenirs, accessories, toys, and lucky charms from Japan and abroad) along with their stories, has gained popularity and has been held a total of eight times since 2017.
This initiative, which exhibits and sells the items he has collected over many years (including folk art, souvenirs, accessories, toys, and lucky charms from Japan and abroad) along with their stories, has gained popularity and has been held a total of eight times since 2017.
This ninth iteration, titled 'Kobutsu 9 feat. KUMI KOSUGE,' is a collaboration with embroidery artist Kumi Kosuge. Held at "FIVE TREES," known for its craft beer, the exhibition will feature approximately 300 antique items alongside 8 of Kosuge's embroidery works. Additionally, during the exhibition period, food events will be held featuring Kensuke Takagi of "BLOCK HOUSE Suiyo Curry" and Kuniko Takebayashi of "beet eat," who are acquainted with Nagai. Spicy snacks (Takagi) and curry (Takebayashi) are planned. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks while experiencing Nagai's aesthetic sensibility and the stories embedded in the objects. It promises to be a meaningful time.
Mikiji Nagai
Graphic designer and antique collector. His work spans graphic design in its entirety, including logotypes and symbol marks for corporate activities, advertising materials, bookbinding, and product branding. His activities are diverse, including writing about his self-categorized collections, and product planning and supervision. His book 'C-Class Sneaker Collection,' which compiles his collection of minor sneakers, is available from Graphic-sha.http://www.mikiji.tv/
Graphic designer and antique collector. His work spans graphic design in its entirety, including logotypes and symbol marks for corporate activities, advertising materials, bookbinding, and product branding. His activities are diverse, including writing about his self-categorized collections, and product planning and supervision. His book 'C-Class Sneaker Collection,' which compiles his collection of minor sneakers, is available from Graphic-sha.http://www.mikiji.tv/
September 19 (Mon) 2 PM - 8 PM
Spicy snacks by Kensuke Takagi of "BLOCK HOUSE Suiyo Curry"
Spicy snacks by Kensuke Takagi of "BLOCK HOUSE Suiyo Curry"
September 24 (Sat) & 25 (Sun) 2 PM - 8 PM
Curry by Kuniko Takebayashi of "beet eat"
Curry by Kuniko Takebayashi of "beet eat"
Kobutsu 9 feat. KUMI KOSUGE
Period: Saturday, September 17 - Sunday, September 25, 2021 (Closed Tuesday, September 20)
Venue: FIVE TREES
Hours: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address: 2-35-13 Chuocho, Meguro-ku, Tokyo | Tel: 03-3715-6082
Venue URL | https://fivetrees.tokyo/
Period: Saturday, September 17 - Sunday, September 25, 2021 (Closed Tuesday, September 20)
Venue: FIVE TREES
Hours: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address: 2-35-13 Chuocho, Meguro-ku, Tokyo | Tel: 03-3715-6082
Venue URL | https://fivetrees.tokyo/