Exceptional event in LA: Showcase of "JAPAN 47 ARTISANS" commencing on October 30.
In the heart of Hollywood, the Japan 47 Artisans exhibition is set to captivate visitors at the Los Angeles website, located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028. This exhibition, part of a global initiative conceived by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will run from October 30, 2019, to January 5, 2020.
The Japan 47 Artisans exhibition showcases the rich tapestry of craft and design from artisans across Japan’s 47 prefectures. This exhibition, presented by Los Angeles and D&DEPARTMENT PROJECT, aims to highlight traditional skills and regional craftsmanship that have been passed down through generations, as well as innovative creations that are pushing the boundaries of Japan’s artistic legacy.
D&DEPARTMENT, an activist-style organisation established in 2000, operates stores, restaurants, and a museum. They research and introduce the enduring local designs and the essence of all regions of Japan through various platforms. For this exhibition, they have curated works by 47 young artisans, each representing their prefecture.
The second floor of the Los Angeles website features a gallery space. The front gallery will showcase expanded work of D&DEPARTMENT, introducing their philosophy through travel products, culinary innovations, books, and more. The main gallery will showcase the key exhibition, offering a leisurely tour of 47 artisans' works and prefectures.
Each of Japan's 47 prefectures boasts unique craft heritage, such as lacquerware from Iwate and woodworking from Okayama. Artisans like Maki Morisawa, a 4th-generation paper artisan from Kochi Prefecture, are continuing family traditions, while others, like Iwate Prefecture’s Jun Tashiro, are innovating to make traditional crafts more accessible and relevant for today's audience.
The 5th floor of the Los Angeles website hosts a Japanese restaurant, a relaxing library, and an event venue, along with spectacular views of Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. This venue offers a place of new discovery that transcends physical and conceptual boundaries.
For those interested in learning more about the Japan 47 Artisans exhibition or other similar events, D&DEPARTMENT's official website, www.d-department.com, is a valuable resource. With 12 locations in Japan and abroad, D&DEPARTMENT continues to promote Japanese cultural heritage and foster a deeper understanding of Japan's rich artistic legacy.
- The Japan 47 Artisans exhibition, taking place at the Los Angeles website from October 30, 2019, to January 5, 2020, is a global initiative highlighting traditional Japanese craftsmanship and innovations from various prefectures.
- Showcased at the exhibition are works of 47 young artisans, each representing their prefecture, with a diverse range of crafts like lacquerware from Iwate and woodworking from Okayama.
- D&DEPARTMENT PROJECT, the organizer of the exhibition, operates stores, restaurants, and a museum, aiming to introduce enduring local designs and the essence of Japan's regions through various platforms.
- The main gallery on the second floor of the Los Angeles website features the key exhibition, offering a leisurely tour of 47 artisans' works and prefectures, while the front gallery showcases expanded works of D&DEPARTMENT, introducing their philosophy and lifestyle through travel products, culinary innovations, books, and more.
- For those interested in learning about the Japan 47 Artisans exhibition or other related events, D&DEPARTMENT's official website, www.d-department.com, is a valuable resource.
- The 5th floor of the Los Angeles website offers a Japanese restaurant, a relaxing library, an event venue, and stunning views of Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles, providing a place of new discovery that transcends physical and conceptual boundaries.
