TOKYO MODERNISM 2024
Mid-Century MUJI Exhibition

During “Life in Art – TOKYO MODERNISM 2024″, ATELIER MUJI GINZA will hold the exhibition “Mid-Century MUJI” on the theme of mid-century modern designs and styles from the mid-20th century (1940s – 1960s).
For over 40 years, MUJI products have been made without excessive decoration, in search of a simplicity that matches the era and the lifestyles of the time. The products have been created with a variety of messages, including antithesis of the time and ways to enrich people’s daily lives. In this exhibition, MUJI uses existing MUJI products as a basis to create and propose products for mid-century modern style spaces.
The planning and the modification of furniture was done through the cooperation of Tetsumasa Suda, Japan’s leading expert in this field. He witnessed the big mid-century modern movement that began in the USA in the mid-1990s and was one of the first pioneers to introduce this style to Japan. In this exhibition, Suda’s playful ideas created a space in the image of an “architect’s room” composed of MUJI products transformed into a mid-century modern style.We hope to expand the possibilities of MUJI furniture and products by stepping out of the taken-for-granted images and propose ways to freely interact and enjoy the products according to the tastes of each individual, becoming a catalyst for creative opportunities.
ATELIER MUJI





Time
11:00 - 21:00
- Open times and holidays follow the open hours and closed days of the store.
- Please note that some of the exhibits may not be available for viewing due to changes in the exhibition schedule or events.
Credits
- Organizer & Planning
- Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.
- Planning cooperation and furniture production
- Tetsumasa Suda (case stydy shop)
- Graphic design
- Yuko Higashikawa
- Exhibition Cooperation
- Naoki Terada (inter office ltd.)
Tour Information
2025
19 September (Fri) ― 13 October (Mon)
2024
March 29 (Fri) - May 19 (Sun) *Period extended
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.
