Exhibition : 民具 MINGU
Mingu is a term coined by Keizo Shibusawa in the early Showa Period. It refers to objects that for a long time have been part of the everyday lives of the common people. They are driven by necessity; formed from wisdom and ingenuity. Always within reach and never used in vain, such objects form the everyday landscape of a Japan that coexisted with nature. Massive changes in the manufacturing industry allowed new materials to be developed one after another, and as technologies evolved everyday items have also diversified. Meanwhile, from the perspective of a consumer as well as a user, we re-examined the origins of products.
This led to the birth of MUJI. With this in mind, can MUJI products also be considered as the mingu of today? With both mingu and MUJI products on display at this exhibition, we invite you to think about the meaning of this question with us.
MUJI, 21_21DESIGN SIGHT
Time
10:00 - 19:00
- Closed：Tuesdays (Except December 25), December 26 - January 3
Credits
- Organisers
- MUJI / 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
- Planning collaborators
- Musashino Art University Museum & Library Folk Art Gallery / Izumo Folk Crafts Museum / Shinjo Furusato History Center / TAKATSU Co., Ltd. / Kochi Prefecture Hidaka Village
ATELIER MUJI GINZA
ATELIER MUJI, named by Ikko Tanaka, a graphic designer and former art director of MUJI, embodies the role of "a workshop that returns to the roots of living while seeking inspiration for the future." This forward-thinking initiative, envisioned by Ryohin Keikaku, serves as a cultural intersection, hosting curated exhibitions and events across diverse themes, including art and design.
