Photography: Nobuhito Ogura

Atelier Shimura Special Exhibition "Contemporary Dyeing and Weaving, Future Dyeing and Weaving - A Dialogue Between Makers, Communicators, and Sellers"

Japanese crafts have built a world-class craft culture, honed through delicate handwork and a unique aesthetic sense nurtured over a long history. In today's world, where craftsmanship is in what could be called a "crisis," we must not only nostalgically reminisce about the past, but also rediscover the inherent richness of handicrafts and their value as human endeavors, and find new roles for them in society. This exhibition features four people who continue to pursue innovative practices in the world of dyeing and weaving, as makers, communicators, and sellers, and reexamine the essence of tradition through their words and works. We hope to explore new possibilities and create a forum for visitors to consider how dyeing and weaving will relate to society and what kind of future it can envision.

Dates: Friday, September 26th - Tuesday, October 21st, 12:00 - 17:30, closed Wednesdays and Thursdays
Venue: Atelier Shimura Gallery & School, Setagaya, Tokyo
6-17-7 Soshigaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Exhibition and sale contents Maito Design Works Plant-dyed products (stoles, clothing, etc.)

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■Relay Talks We will be holding a relay talk series of three sessions, featuring four guests who are leaders in the contemporary dyeing and weaving world. Masashi Shimura, representative of Atelier Shimura, will act as the interviewer, and each guest will discuss a set theme from their own perspective.

First session: Keita Senji (owner of Ginza Motoji) x Shinya Yanagi (dyeing and weaving artist) x Shoji Shimura Date and time: Saturday, September 27th, 16:30-18:00

2nd: Takasuka Katsura (artist) x Shimura Shoji Date and time: Saturday, October 4th, 16:30-18:00

Third session: Maito Komuro (dyer, representative of Might Design Works Co., Ltd.) x Masashi Shimura Date and time: Sunday, October 12th, 16:30-18:00

Venue: Atelier Shimura Gallery & School, Setagaya, Tokyo

Number of participants: 10 per session *First come, first served

Participation fee: Free

*The relay talk will be streamed as a video at a later date at the URL below.

https://www.youtube.com/@weekly-reading

Click here to apply for the first session on Saturday, September 27th

Click here to apply for the second session on Saturday, October 4th

Click here to apply for the third session on Sunday, October 12th

Contact Atelier Shimura Gallery & School Setagaya, Tokyo
TEL: 03-6411-1215 Email: gallery @ateliershimura.co.jp