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.

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)

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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)

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.

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)