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21_21 DESIGN SIGHT was born as a venue to redirect our eyes to everyday things and events, and create various proposals and communicate numerous discoveries from a design point of view. Founded by Issey Miyake, the venue opened in 2007 to engage people from all walks of life and nurture their understanding and interest in design. With a diverse program focused on exhibitions, visitors can discover the delights of design and enjoy surprising new experiences. Taku Satoh was appointed overall director in 2017. 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT continues its activities through perspectives ("sights") that discover and create the future of design as culture.
03-3475-2121
Midtown GardenExhibitions & Events
About the Architecture
Photo: Masaya Yoshimura
Designed by Tadao Ando. Highlighting Issey Miyake's concept in clothing design of "A Piece of Cloth," Ando devised the idea of the roof as one sheet of folded steel. In addition to the roof, the two sides of the building incorporate Japan's world-leading technology. 80% of the volume of the structure is built underground where a naturally lit sunken court creates a dynamic atmosphere.
(Sketch by Tadao Ando)
(Sketch by Tadao Ando)
Exhibitions
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traNslatioNs - Understanding Misunderstanding
October 16, 2020 - June 13, 2021
Photo: Keizo Kioku
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Rules?
July 2 - November 28, 2021
Photo: Masaya Yoshimura
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The Year 2121: Futures In-Sight
December 21, 2021 - May 22, 2022
Photo: Masaya Yoshimura
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude 'L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped
June 13, 2022 - February 12, 2023
Photo: Masaya Yoshimura
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The Original
March 3, 2023 - June 25, 2023
Photo: Keizo Kioku
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Secret Source of Inspiration: Designers' Hidden Sketches and Mockups
November 22, 2019 - September 22, 2020
Photo: Masaya Yoshimura
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Insects: Models for Design
July 19 - November 4, 2019
Photo: Satoshi Asakawa
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SENSE OF HUMOR
March 15 - June 30, 2019
Photo: Kaoru Suzuki
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MINGEI - Another Kind of Art
November 2, 2018 - February 24, 2019
Photo: Masaya Yoshimura
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21_21 NANJA MONJA
A gallery shop selling unique products full of surprises
Photo: Keizo Kioku
GALLERY 3
Since it opened in 2017, Gallery 3 has been a presentation space dedicated to design. Exhibits by domestic and foreign corporations, as well as programs held in collaboration with educational and cultural institutions, explore the more diverse design perspectives.
Directors
The directors of 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, founded by Issey Miyake, are currently two designers who are acquainted with the contemporary state of design and the creative scene, Taku Satoh, and Naoto Fukasawa. They are continually reviewing program planning with the associate director, Noriko Kawakami.
From left,
Naoto Fukasawa (Product Designer),
Issey Miyake (Designer),
Noriko Kawakami (Journalist),
Taku Satoh (Graphic Designer)
Photo: Yoshiaki Tsutsui
Information
University Students ¥800
High School Students ¥500
Junior high school students and younger: Free admission
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