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Ettore Sottsass Retrospective at Artizon Museum, Tokyo

exhibition · 2026-07-13

The Artizon Museum in Tokyo presents 'Ettore Sottsass: Design begins where magic begins', a major retrospective of the Italian architect and designer, running from June 23 to October 4, 2026. Curated by Nagisa Sugimoto and Natsuko Tadokoro of the Ishibashi Foundation, the exhibition explores Sottsass's belief that design originates from a magical impulse. The show features installation views of his iconic works, including pieces from the Memphis Group era.

Key facts

  • Exhibition runs June 23 – October 4, 2026
  • Venue: Artizon Museum, Tokyo
  • Curators: Nagisa Sugimoto and Natsuko Tadokoro (Artizon Museum, Ishibashi Foundation)
  • Title: 'Ettore Sottsass: Design begins where magic begins'
  • Focus on Sottsass's design philosophy linking design to magic
  • Includes works from Memphis Group period

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Institutions

  • Artizon Museum
  • Ishibashi Foundation

Locations

  • Tokyo
  • Japan

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