Embassy of Japan in the UK

Art at the Embassy


SEVEN IDEAS An exhibition of the work of seven designers from the Design Products & Interaction Design departments of the Royal College of Art.

Embassy of Japan, 101-104 Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT 020 7465 6580 info@jpembassy.org.uk www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp 17 July - 4 August 2006 Monday - Friday, 9.30 am - 5.30 pm Admission Free This exhibition brings together the talents of seven extraordinary Japanese designers from the Products and Interaction Design departments of the Royal College of Art in London. Ito Takenori∏s Wavy Door brings new movement to the opening of a door; Tahara Chie applies silicon/rubber to fashion; Shiratori Hiroko reinvents a century of Japanese history; Yanagisawa Tomoaki plays with light and sound; you can interact you∏re your computer simply by blowing using Matsumura Eriko∏s Hu-Poi; Suzuki Gen∏s products are inspired by his observation of everyday life; and Tanaka Yumiko brings together the seemingly incompatible worlds of adults and children - an exciting exhibition certainly not to be missed.

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