2008.10.22
▼Tokyo Midtown DESIGN TOUCH 2008
October 23 (Thu) - November 3 (Mon)
Tokyo Midtown DESIGN TOUCH is a design event that was first held last year. The theme for the second event this year will be "Enjoying Japanese Design," emphasizing Japanese design, which is earning increasing renown worldwide. The event will include exhibitions of works from leading designers, auctions of rare designs, and seminars. Design events will also be held for interior design and design shops.
【Event Period】
October 23 (Thu) - November 3 (Mon)
* The INADA Stone Exhibition and the Tokyo Midtown Award 2008 Prize Winner Exhibition will be held starting Thursday, October 23rd.
■DESIGN TOUCH Auction
This is the only place where you can check out high quality designs.The Japanese Design Movement, started by people like Sori Yanagi, was in full swing in the 50's and 60's. IT took advantage of a wave of industrialization and became even bigger in the 70's. In the 80's, works of the post modernists including Shiro Kuramata, began to enjoy a high reputation globally and contributed to the establishment of the Japanese Modern Design trend. A special auction is being held at DESIGN TOUCH to introduce the world to the high quality designs that emerged from this rich history. Approximately 200 pieces of top-of-the-line Japan Design will be up for bidding in this full auction style sale.
【Date】
11.02 (Sun) 17:00- / 11.03(Mon) 13:30-
【Place】
Midtown Tower 4th floor, Tokyo Midtown Conference room 7
■DESIGN TOUCH Auction Preview（exhibition）
At the Preview, you can look over all the items that will be on sale at the auction.
【DATE】
10.24(Fri)-11.03(Mon)11:00-21:00
【Place】
1. GALLERIA B1F Atrium for 30 feature items / 10.24(Fri)-11.03(Mon)
2. Midtown Tower 4th floor,Tokyo Midtown Conference room 5 and 6 / 10.29(Wed)-11.03(Mon)
■Challenge Auction
An auction in which beginners can feel comfortable to participate. The DESIGN TOUCH Auction is a full auction-style sale with bidding that leads to both tension in the room and high prices. The “Challenge Auction” is a casual auction meant for those who might feel intimidated by the DT auction but are still interested in participating.
【Date】
11.01(Sat) / 11.02(Sun) 14:00-15:30
【Place】
GALLERIA B1F Atrium
■DESIGN TOUCH Conference
Lectures to learn about today's designs. What do the inspiring designers who create things think? How do they come up with high quality new designs? At The DESIGN TOUCH Conference, lectures and workshops will be held where you can hear the stories behind the designs.
→ Click here for details. (Japanese only)
【Date】
10.29 (Wed)-11.03(Mon)
【Place】
Midtown Tower 4th floor, Tokyo Midtown Conference
■DESIGNER’S FLEA MARKET
You can buy the designer's work directly from the designer and listen to him/her explain their work. The designer's Flea Market is a cozy, open-air market where you can enjoy the designs while communicating directly with the designers.
【Date】
10.31(Fri)-11.03(Mon)
【Place】
Midtown Garden Grass Square
■MONODUKURI Live
Japanese traditional crafts, once on the wane, are coming under the spotlight and making a comeback thanks to some artisans incorporating traditional designs into their work. MONODUKURI Live focuses on the young ones who are in their 20's and 30's, as they demonstrate their craftsmanship.
【Date】
10.25(Sat)-10.26(Sun),11.01(Sat)-11.03(Mon)
【Place】
GALLERIA 3F, in front of IDEE SHOP/IDEE CAFE PARC
■DESIGN GOODS ICHI
GALLERIA on Tokyo Midtown 3F is a main market of designs where many furniture and accessory shops are located. During DESIGN TOUCH, wide variety of special products will be on sale, displayed in Design Cart at the store fronts all over Tokyo Midtown, particularly on 3F.
【Date】
10.24(Fri)-11.03(Mon) 11:00-21:00
【Place】
GALLERIA 3F
■Tokyo Midtown Award 2008
"Tokyo Midtown Award" was launched for commemorating 1st anniversary of Tokyo Midtown. This year, "Art Competition" and "Design Competition" are being held aiming at finding and supporting artists and designers of the next generation. The award ceremony for both competitions will be hosted during DESIGN TOUCH. The award-winning pieces will be exhibited at "Metro Avenue" on BF1 of Plaza during this event. "Audience Award" will be decided by the visitors too.
【Date】
10.23(Thu)-11.3(Mon)
【Place】
Plaza B1F Metro Avenue
■DESIGN TOUCH Performance
DESIGN TOUCH is based on the theme "to enjoy the designs, using all five of your senses". DESIGN TOUCH Performance is an event where you can enjoy the designs using your sense of vision and sense of hearing. Many leading Japanese music creators including DJ TOWA TEI will participate in the event.
【Date】
11.01(Sat) /11.03(Mon)
【Place】
Plaza Canopy Square
■INADA Stone Exhibition
"Inada Mikage stone (Inada granite stone)" are the stones you find at many representative Japanese buildings, such as Tokyo Station and The Supreme Court. Witness the collaboration, using Inada, among the finest Mikage stone, between stonemasons and leading Japanese graphic designers at this special event called "INADA Stone EXHIBITION"
【Date】
10.23(Thu)-11.5(Wed)
【Place】
Midtown Garden
■DESIGN TOUCH Square
First active as a pro snowboarder,track-maker, and guitarist, YoshinoriSakamaki began his career as an artist in2002. He will create art piece, using freecurve lines, in collaboration with other artistsincluding art director, Shuzo Okabe andsound producer, Taro Fujiwara at DESIGNTOUCH Square (Grass Square).
【Date】
10.31(Fri)-11.03(Mon)
【Place】
Midtown Garden Grass Square
■Colors of Japan - Autumn
Hiroki Maeno went independent in 2006 afterstudying at and working for Sogetsu Ikebana(flower arrangement) School. Since then, hehas been hosting "Kasho Maeno" to teachflower arrangement as Sogetsu-style instructorand doing flower decoration for TV show setsand hotels. Maeno will show his work featuringthe theme of "Colors of Japan - Autumn" invarious areas of Tokyo Midtown.
【Date】
10.23 (Thu)-11.03 (Mon)
【Place】
GALLERIA 1F, B1F
