Kyōto YouMe Triennale 2026 to Debut in October with Global Art, Design, and Craft Focus
The first Kyōto YouMe Triennale, known as the Manifesto Edition, is set to take place from October 9 to 18, 2026, in Kioto, Japan, at Shōsei-en Garden and other locations. This global event seeks to encourage discussions surrounding art, design, and craftsmanship, building on more than ten years of DESIGN WEEK KYOTO's initiatives. Key partnerships involve Liberty London and textile manufacturers from Tango. The YouMe concept merges 'you & me' with 'yume' (dream), emphasizing handmade artistry in the context of AI and digital advancements. Featured exhibitions include I AM. WE ARE. LIBERTY., Adaptive Radiation, The Future Is Handmade, Design As Memory, Thinking Hands, and Project Blue, with curatorial contributions from Pentagram and Liberty London, alongside workshops and networking events.
Key facts
- Kyōto YouMe Triennale will debut in October 2026.
- The first edition, Manifesto Edition, runs from October 9 to 18, 2026.
- The event will be held at Shōsei-en Garden and other venues in Kioto.
- The triennial is a new international platform for art, design, and craftsmanship.
- It builds on the experience of DESIGN WEEK KYOTO.
- A collaboration between Liberty London and Japanese textile producers in Tango is cited as a prior achievement.
- The concept YouMe combines 'you & me' with the Japanese word 'yume' (dream).
- Special exhibitions include I AM. WE ARE. LIBERTY., Adaptive Radiation, The Future Is Handmade, Design As Memory, Thinking Hands, and Project Blue.
Entities
Artists
- Prince Láuder
- Jimena Estíbaliz
Institutions
- Kyōto YouMe Triennale
- DESIGN WEEK KYOTO
- Liberty London
- Pentagram
- Politecnico di Milano
- DESIGN KYOTO
- Kyoto University of the Arts
- Glocal Design Magazine
Locations
- Kioto
- Japan
- Shōsei-en Garden
- Tango
- India
- Qatar
- Italy
- Afghanistan
- México