21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design
Design Inspiration Walk Journey Blog Vol.1

If you are a design lover, when you have the opportunity to visit Tokyo, Japan, you need to include the 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in your visiting plan.

Brief the museum: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT with Issey Miyake (International fashion designer) as its founder. Miyake, Taku Satoh (Graphic Designer), and Naoto Fukasawa (Product Designer) were their directors. These key planners consider the themes and details of the activities and exhibitions held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT.

I've enjoyed being there and looking at design pieces in detail, not only to see the theme exhibition. From buildings (Architect Andou Tadao) to uniforms (Issey Miyake) or visual identity (Taku Satoh), every piece can represent modern Japanese design nowadays.

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in late 2023-2024 first quarter holds the "Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design" exhibition. The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

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21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

The exhibition focuses on Japanese written characters and design history. It will be easier to immerse if you are a designer interested in graphic or typography design and have a similar cultural background. Moreover, the main exhibits comprise projects representing 54 individuals and teams of graphic designers and artists active in Japan and abroad. I appreciated seeing how designers have dealt with global digital information technology, what they have produced in this effort, and the possibilities for the future. Proposing quality pieces in the faster-paced commercial environment, including "formative design," "physicality," "media," and "material."In the present age, where a large volume of visual information is exchanged, creators and recipients are often forced to focus on efficiency. This exhibition will allow visitors to rediscover the original enjoyment and diversity of graphic design, observing the creations of characters and images that freely emerge beyond a grid and feeling the energy of design from their combinations and in-between spaces. (reference  21_21 DESIGN SIGHT)

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Modes and Characters : Poetics of Graphic Design

DATE : 2023年11月23日(木・祝) - 2024年3月10日(日)
9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design
Design Inspiration Walk Journey Blog Vol.1

If you are a design lover, when you have the opportunity to visit Tokyo, Japan, you need to include the 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in your visiting plan.

Brief the museum: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT with Issey Miyake (International fashion designer) as its founder. Miyake, Taku Satoh (Graphic Designer), and Naoto Fukasawa (Product Designer) were their directors. These key planners consider the themes and details of the activities and exhibitions held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT.

I've enjoyed being there and looking at design pieces in detail, not only to see the theme exhibition. From buildings (Architect Andou Tadao) to uniforms (Issey Miyake) or visual identity (Taku Satoh), every piece can represent modern Japanese design nowadays.

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21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in late 2023-2024 first quarter holds the "Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design" exhibition. The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

The exhibition focuses on Japanese written characters and design history. It will be easier to immerse if you are a designer interested in graphic or typography design and have a similar cultural background. Moreover, the main exhibits comprise projects representing 54 individuals and teams of graphic designers and artists active in Japan and abroad. I appreciated seeing how designers have dealt with global digital information technology, what they have produced in this effort, and the possibilities for the future. Proposing quality pieces in the faster-paced commercial environment, including "formative design," "physicality," "media," and "material."In the present age, where a large volume of visual information is exchanged, creators and recipients are often forced to focus on efficiency. This exhibition will allow visitors to rediscover the original enjoyment and diversity of graphic design, observing the creations of characters and images that freely emerge beyond a grid and feeling the energy of design from their combinations and in-between spaces. (reference  21_21 DESIGN SIGHT)

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The 399th ginza graphic gallery Exhibition
Daijiro Ohara HAND BOOK

DATE: December 11, 2023 - January 31, 2024
DNP Ginza Bldg., 7-7-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

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Design Inspiration Walk Journey Blog Vol.1

If you are a design lover, when you have the opportunity to visit Tokyo, Japan, you need to include the 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in your visiting plan.

Brief the museum: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT with Issey Miyake (International fashion designer) as its founder. Miyake, Taku Satoh (Graphic Designer), and Naoto Fukasawa (Product Designer) were their directors. These key planners consider the themes and details of the activities and exhibitions held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT.

I've enjoyed being there and looking at design pieces in detail, not only to see the theme exhibition. From buildings (Architect Andou Tadao) to uniforms (Issey Miyake) or visual identity (Taku Satoh), every piece can represent modern Japanese design nowadays.

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21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in late 2023-2024 first quarter holds the "Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design" exhibition. The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

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The exhibition focuses on Japanese written characters and design history. It will be easier to immerse if you are a designer interested in graphic or typography design and have a similar cultural background. Moreover, the main exhibits comprise projects representing 54 individuals and teams of graphic designers and artists active in Japan and abroad. I appreciated seeing how designers have dealt with global digital information technology, what they have produced in this effort, and the possibilities for the future. Proposing quality pieces in the faster-paced commercial environment, including "formative design," "physicality," "media," and "material."In the present age, where a large volume of visual information is exchanged, creators and recipients are often forced to focus on efficiency. This exhibition will allow visitors to rediscover the original enjoyment and diversity of graphic design, observing the creations of characters and images that freely emerge beyond a grid and feeling the energy of design from their combinations and in-between spaces. (reference  21_21 DESIGN SIGHT)

「坂本龍一 | 音を視る 時を聴く」東京都現代美術館、2024年坂本龍一+高谷史郎《LIFE–fluid, invisible, inaudible...》2007 年 ©2024 KAB Inc. 攝影:浅野豪

「坂本龍一 | 音を視る 時を聴く」東京都現代美術館、2024年坂本龍一+高谷史郎《LIFE–fluid, invisible, inaudible...》2007 年 ©2024 KAB Inc. 攝影:浅野豪

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「坂本龍一 | 音を視る 時を聴く」東京都現代美術館、2024年 坂本龍一 + 高谷史郎《async–immersion tokyo》2024 年 ©2024 KAB Inc. 攝影:浅野豪

「坂本龍一 | 音を視る 時を聴く」東京都現代美術館、2024年 坂本龍一 + 高谷史郎《async–immersion tokyo》2024 年 ©2024 KAB Inc. 攝影:浅野豪

async–Immersion Tokyo

Based on Sakamoto's seminal album Async, this immersive installation brings his visionary music into the spatial realm. Visitors are surrounded by evolving soundscapes and abstract visual elements, creating a multisensory journey through themes of existence, death, and the beauty found in the ordinary. Async–Immersion Tokyo is a poignant exploration of how sound and space can evoke profound emotional connections.

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This exhibition is more than a retrospective; it brings together famous artists and curators to build the exhibit ideally. It is a dialogue between past and future, honouring Ryuichi Sakamoto's genius and enduring impact. Seeing Sound, Hearing Time offers an unparalleled journey into the transformative power of sound, making it an essential experience for art and music enthusiasts alike.

Collaboration artists | Shiro Takatani, Daito Manabe, Carsten Nicolai, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Zakkubalan, Toshio Iwai
Special collaboration | Fujiko Nakaya

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Seeing Sound, Hearing Time: Ryuichi Sakamoto's |坂本龍一 :音を視る 時を聴く

DATE: December 21, 2024 - March 30, 2025 7days a week 9:00-20:00
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART TOKYO
4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0022 Japan

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

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Design Inspiration Walk Journey Blog Vol.1

If you are a design lover, when you have the opportunity to visit Tokyo, Japan, you need to include the 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in your visiting plan.

Brief the museum: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT with Issey Miyake (International fashion designer) as its founder. Miyake, Taku Satoh (Graphic Designer), and Naoto Fukasawa (Product Designer) were their directors. These key planners consider the themes and details of the activities and exhibitions held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT.

I've enjoyed being there and looking at design pieces in detail, not only to see the theme exhibition. From buildings (Architect Andou Tadao) to uniforms (Issey Miyake) or visual identity (Taku Satoh), every piece can represent modern Japanese design nowadays.

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Photography : Rolen

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in late 2023-2024 first quarter holds the "Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design" exhibition. The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

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The exhibition focuses on Japanese written characters and design history. It will be easier to immerse if you are a designer interested in graphic or typography design and have a similar cultural background. Moreover, the main exhibits comprise projects representing 54 individuals and teams of graphic designers and artists active in Japan and abroad. I appreciated seeing how designers have dealt with global digital information technology, what they have produced in this effort, and the possibilities for the future. Proposing quality pieces in the faster-paced commercial environment, including "formative design," "physicality," "media," and "material."In the present age, where a large volume of visual information is exchanged, creators and recipients are often forced to focus on efficiency. This exhibition will allow visitors to rediscover the original enjoyment and diversity of graphic design, observing the creations of characters and images that freely emerge beyond a grid and feeling the energy of design from their combinations and in-between spaces. (reference  21_21 DESIGN SIGHT)

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Exhibition "pooploop"

DATE : September 27 (Fri), 2024 - February 16 (Sun), 2025 - 10:00 - 19:00 ( Entrance until 18:30 )
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 1 & 2
9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design
Design Inspiration Walk Journey Blog Vol.1

If you are a design lover, when you have the opportunity to visit Tokyo, Japan, you need to include the 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in your visiting plan.

Brief the museum: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT with Issey Miyake (International fashion designer) as its founder. Miyake, Taku Satoh (Graphic Designer), and Naoto Fukasawa (Product Designer) were their directors. These key planners consider the themes and details of the activities and exhibitions held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT.

I've enjoyed being there and looking at design pieces in detail, not only to see the theme exhibition. From buildings (Architect Andou Tadao) to uniforms (Issey Miyake) or visual identity (Taku Satoh), every piece can represent modern Japanese design nowadays.

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21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in late 2023-2024 first quarter holds the "Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design" exhibition. The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

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The exhibition focuses on Japanese written characters and design history. It will be easier to immerse if you are a designer interested in graphic or typography design and have a similar cultural background. Moreover, the main exhibits comprise projects representing 54 individuals and teams of graphic designers and artists active in Japan and abroad. I appreciated seeing how designers have dealt with global digital information technology, what they have produced in this effort, and the possibilities for the future. Proposing quality pieces in the faster-paced commercial environment, including "formative design," "physicality," "media," and "material."In the present age, where a large volume of visual information is exchanged, creators and recipients are often forced to focus on efficiency. This exhibition will allow visitors to rediscover the original enjoyment and diversity of graphic design, observing the creations of characters and images that freely emerge beyond a grid and feeling the energy of design from their combinations and in-between spaces. (reference  21_21 DESIGN SIGHT)

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Takada Kenzo: Chasing Dreams Exhibition

Dates: July 6 – September 26, 2024
Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
3 Chome-20-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-1403日本

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design
Design Inspiration Walk Journey Blog Vol.1

If you are a design lover, when you have the opportunity to visit Tokyo, Japan, you need to include the 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in your visiting plan.

Brief the museum: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT with Issey Miyake (International fashion designer) as its founder. Miyake, Taku Satoh (Graphic Designer), and Naoto Fukasawa (Product Designer) were their directors. These key planners consider the themes and details of the activities and exhibitions held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT.

I've enjoyed being there and looking at design pieces in detail, not only to see the theme exhibition. From buildings (Architect Andou Tadao) to uniforms (Issey Miyake) or visual identity (Taku Satoh), every piece can represent modern Japanese design nowadays.

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Photography : Rolen

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21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in late 2023-2024 first quarter holds the "Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design" exhibition. The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

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Photography : Rolen

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Photography : Rolen

The exhibition focuses on Japanese written characters and design history. It will be easier to immerse if you are a designer interested in graphic or typography design and have a similar cultural background. Moreover, the main exhibits comprise projects representing 54 individuals and teams of graphic designers and artists active in Japan and abroad. I appreciated seeing how designers have dealt with global digital information technology, what they have produced in this effort, and the possibilities for the future. Proposing quality pieces in the faster-paced commercial environment, including "formative design," "physicality," "media," and "material."In the present age, where a large volume of visual information is exchanged, creators and recipients are often forced to focus on efficiency. This exhibition will allow visitors to rediscover the original enjoyment and diversity of graphic design, observing the creations of characters and images that freely emerge beyond a grid and feeling the energy of design from their combinations and in-between spaces. (reference  21_21 DESIGN SIGHT)

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The 403rd ginza graphic gallery ExhibitionYuri Uenishi
Now Printing

DATE: September 03, 2024 - October 23, 2024
WEB: https://hokkyoku.ltd/
DNP Ginza Bldg., 7-7-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

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If you are a design lover, when you have the opportunity to visit Tokyo, Japan, you need to include the 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in your visiting plan.

Brief the museum: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT with Issey Miyake (International fashion designer) as its founder. Miyake, Taku Satoh (Graphic Designer), and Naoto Fukasawa (Product Designer) were their directors. These key planners consider the themes and details of the activities and exhibitions held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT.

I've enjoyed being there and looking at design pieces in detail, not only to see the theme exhibition. From buildings (Architect Andou Tadao) to uniforms (Issey Miyake) or visual identity (Taku Satoh), every piece can represent modern Japanese design nowadays.

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Photography : Rolen

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in late 2023-2024 first quarter holds the "Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design" exhibition. The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

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Photography : Rolen

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The exhibition focuses on Japanese written characters and design history. It will be easier to immerse if you are a designer interested in graphic or typography design and have a similar cultural background. Moreover, the main exhibits comprise projects representing 54 individuals and teams of graphic designers and artists active in Japan and abroad. I appreciated seeing how designers have dealt with global digital information technology, what they have produced in this effort, and the possibilities for the future. Proposing quality pieces in the faster-paced commercial environment, including "formative design," "physicality," "media," and "material."In the present age, where a large volume of visual information is exchanged, creators and recipients are often forced to focus on efficiency. This exhibition will allow visitors to rediscover the original enjoyment and diversity of graphic design, observing the creations of characters and images that freely emerge beyond a grid and feeling the energy of design from their combinations and in-between spaces. (reference  21_21 DESIGN SIGHT)

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"Learning from Design Maestros"

DATE : November 21 (Fri), 2025 - March 8 (Sun), 2026- 10:00 - 19:00 ( Entrance until 18:30 )
Closed: Tuesdays, and from December 27 to January 3
Admission Fees:
General: ¥1,600
University Students: ¥800
High School Students: ¥500
Junior High School Students and under: Free
(Online tickets are available via Art Sticker)
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT Gallery 1 & 2
9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052

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21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design
Design Inspiration Walk Journey Blog Vol.1

If you are a design lover, when you have the opportunity to visit Tokyo, Japan, you need to include the 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in your visiting plan.

Brief the museum: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT with Issey Miyake (International fashion designer) as its founder. Miyake, Taku Satoh (Graphic Designer), and Naoto Fukasawa (Product Designer) were their directors. These key planners consider the themes and details of the activities and exhibitions held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT.

I've enjoyed being there and looking at design pieces in detail, not only to see the theme exhibition. From buildings (Architect Andou Tadao) to uniforms (Issey Miyake) or visual identity (Taku Satoh), every piece can represent modern Japanese design nowadays.

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

Photography : Rolen

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

Photography : Rolen

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in late 2023-2024 first quarter holds the "Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design" exhibition. The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

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The exhibition focuses on Japanese written characters and design history. It will be easier to immerse if you are a designer interested in graphic or typography design and have a similar cultural background. Moreover, the main exhibits comprise projects representing 54 individuals and teams of graphic designers and artists active in Japan and abroad. I appreciated seeing how designers have dealt with global digital information technology, what they have produced in this effort, and the possibilities for the future. Proposing quality pieces in the faster-paced commercial environment, including "formative design," "physicality," "media," and "material."In the present age, where a large volume of visual information is exchanged, creators and recipients are often forced to focus on efficiency. This exhibition will allow visitors to rediscover the original enjoyment and diversity of graphic design, observing the creations of characters and images that freely emerge beyond a grid and feeling the energy of design from their combinations and in-between spaces. (reference  21_21 DESIGN SIGHT)

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The 411th ginza graphic gallery Exhibition: Norio Nakamura on graphic

Dates: December 09, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Admission: Free
Ginza Graphic Gallery
ギンザ・グラフィック・ギャラリー (ggg) (DNP Ginza Building 1F, B1F)

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21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design
Design Inspiration Walk Journey Blog Vol.1

If you are a design lover, when you have the opportunity to visit Tokyo, Japan, you need to include the 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in your visiting plan.

Brief the museum: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT with Issey Miyake (International fashion designer) as its founder. Miyake, Taku Satoh (Graphic Designer), and Naoto Fukasawa (Product Designer) were their directors. These key planners consider the themes and details of the activities and exhibitions held at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT.

I've enjoyed being there and looking at design pieces in detail, not only to see the theme exhibition. From buildings (Architect Andou Tadao) to uniforms (Issey Miyake) or visual identity (Taku Satoh), every piece can represent modern Japanese design nowadays.

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT - Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design

Photography : Rolen

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in late 2023-2024 first quarter holds the "Modes and Characters: Poetics of Graphic Design" exhibition. The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

The exhibition is directed by Kiyonori Muroga, the editor of various books on graphics and typography, Tetsuya Goto, a researcher in graphic design, and Kensaku Kato, a graphic designer.

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The exhibition focuses on Japanese written characters and design history. It will be easier to immerse if you are a designer interested in graphic or typography design and have a similar cultural background. Moreover, the main exhibits comprise projects representing 54 individuals and teams of graphic designers and artists active in Japan and abroad. I appreciated seeing how designers have dealt with global digital information technology, what they have produced in this effort, and the possibilities for the future. Proposing quality pieces in the faster-paced commercial environment, including "formative design," "physicality," "media," and "material."In the present age, where a large volume of visual information is exchanged, creators and recipients are often forced to focus on efficiency. This exhibition will allow visitors to rediscover the original enjoyment and diversity of graphic design, observing the creations of characters and images that freely emerge beyond a grid and feeling the energy of design from their combinations and in-between spaces. (reference  21_21 DESIGN SIGHT)

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Roppongi Crossing 2025: What Passes Is Time. We Are Eternal.

Dates : December 3, 2025 – March 29, 2026
Opening Hours : 10:00–22:00 (Tuesdays until 17:00)
Mori Art Museum (53F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower)
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan