Art Exhibitions
Marimekko Exhibition: Art of Printmaking
Oct 3 – Dec 20 · Teien Art Museum, Minato · Tokyo
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Dates
- Oct 3 – Dec 20, 2026
About this event
SummaryExplore the creative origins and bold printmaking philosophy of Marimekko, a leading Finnish design house, through an extensive exhibition of dresses, fabrics, and archival materials.
Highlights
- Over 3,500 unique print designs created since the brand's founding in 1951.
- Approximately 70 dresses spanning collections from the 1960s to the present day.
- Special new installation by designer Akira Minagawa featuring his dialogue with the brand.
- Collaboration with the Helsinki Architecture and Design Museum showcasing valuable collections.
- Video installations and documents illustrating the production process behind vivid colors and patterns.
Details
This exhibition delves into the creative origins of Marimekko, a Finnish design house that has prioritized the ideas and philosophies of its designers to bring color and joy to everyday life. The event showcases the brand's distinctive approach to printmaking from multiple angles, highlighting the unique appeal of its printmaking process. Visitors can experience how vibrant colors and bold patterns are created through various materials, including valuable dresses, fabrics, and archival items. The exhibition is guided by the words of Aino-Maria Ratia, the founder of Marimekko, and offers a glimpse into the company's journey and diverse expressions. It features works and materials from the Helsinki Architecture and Design Museum, along with video installations created specifically for the event and collaborations with Japanese artists. The presentation aims to illuminate Marimekko's aesthetic of creation and the inherited techniques of printmaking, inviting visitors to fully enjoy the world of Marimekko's prints.
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