EXHIBITIONS
Forest of mechanism 2023
展示期間
DATES
2023.10.13(fri)〜2023.12.24(sun)
営業時間
OPERATING HOURS
11:00〜20:00(Last admission at 19:45)
会場
LOCATION
Seiko Seed
WITH HARAJUKU 1F, 1-14-30 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
BRAND / CREATOR
SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION
Since its foundation in 1881, Seiko has introduced many innovative timepieces, including Japan's first wristwatch and the world's first quartz wristwatch, to the people around the world through its relentless pursuit of accuracy and beauty, in line with the founder's philosophy, “Always one step ahead of the rest.”
https://www.seikowatches.com/
nomena
Since its establishment in 2012, the group has worked on unique, unprecedented creative projects, driven by multidisciplinary knowledge gained through daily research and experiments and collaboration between creators and clients. Recent projects include participating in joint research with research institutes like the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the mechanical design of the Olympic flame cauldron for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. The group’s awards include the Excellence Award in the Art Division of the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2022, the Pen Creator Award in 2021, the DSA Design Award Gold Prize in 2017, the Excellence Award in the Japan Sign Design Association’s SDA Awards in 2017, and the Grand Prix at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo’s Bloomberg Pavilion Project open exhibition in 2012.
https://nomena.co.jp/
siro
siro is a company dedicated to the art of "monozukuri," a practice that involves giving life to ideas and concepts with meticulous attention to detail. We believe that the process of monozukuri starts with conceiving and planning, merging various skills such as design and engineering. Through an exceptional display of teamwork, our objective is to strive for the achievement of truly remarkable outcomes. At siro, we collaborate closely with external talents to carry out our work. The production team behind the project "Forest of Mechanism" has also involved the commitment of many members from outside siro. This team comprises individuals skilled in planning, design, and engineering, who are also actively engaged in creating their own works. By gathering their skills and ideas, our goal is to uplift one another and create exceptional pieces.
https://si-ro.jp/
TANGENT
Tangent was established in London in 2015. Through innovative fusions of design and engineering, it delivers various designs and concepts to international luxury brands and carries out diverse projects, from tech-driven research to urban development. It recently launched Craft x Tech, a global initiative that interweaves traditional Japanese craft with cutting-edge technology, and promotes the advancement and succession of the country’s traditional culture.
https://www.tngnt.uk/
