Life in Art “OSAKA ARTSCAPES 2025”
【SpecialTouring Exhibition】
krank "MOTHER - The Realm Between Imagination and Reality"
krank’s “MOTHER – The Realm Between Imagination and Reality,” an exhibition by krank, which was held at ATELIER MUJI GINZA last fall, will travel to Osaka.
Reality and illusion, visibility and invisibility.
In this mysterious world woven by tiny creatures, a sense of nostalgia lingers in the scenes. The works combine antique furniture and objects sourced from Europe—pieces whose timeless charm remains intact.Through various expressions of light and shadow, the creations are reborn, inspiring the imagination of new values through their unique artistry.
Kenichiro Fujii, founder of krank, shares his thoughts:
‘When choosing items, I imagine my favorite fictional town, and the imaginary house I would live in there. I approach my work with the mindset that we must not mistreat or let go of these old things that have survived this long. Antiques are the ultimate form of eco-consciousness. In fact, collecting antiques can also be seen as a form of eco-friendly activity.
Translation of an excerpt from IDÉE LIFECYCLING, September 2, 2015.”
The whimsical, fairytale-like world unfolds throughout the exhibition, offering opportunities to discover new perspectives on appreciating and cherishing objects while gaining insights into the value of things through this immersive experience.
The exhibition will extend beyond the Open MUJI area and spread throughout the entire MUJI Grand Front Osaka store.
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.
Venue
MUJI GRAND FRONT OSAKA 4F Open MUJI
530-0011 Grand Front Osaka Kitakan 4F,
Shop&Restaurant,3-1 Ofukachou,Kita-ku, Osakashi, Osaka
*Admission free
Credits
- Organized by
- Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.
- Planning cooperation
- krank
- Music
- ArkaToni
- Special Thanks
- Kazumi Tsuji, samulo, Yuta Nishiura, Ruka, Fumitaka Maruyama, oeuf.f, TOOI
Events
Tour Information
2025
30 May (Fri) ― 29 June (Sun)
2024
September 27 (Fri) ー November 24 (Sun)
Life in Art
Life in Art is a project launched by interior brand IDÉE in 2011 to expand art (=culture) based on the theme of everyday art.
The project has introduced a wide variety of art, including the works of artists who share a common interest in creation, regardless of fame, timelessness, or nationality, as well as exhibitions and collaborative works at IDÉE SHOP and MUJI stores, and auctions to connect art to the next generation.
