2023.05.03

Exhibition at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka

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HERMÈS(Hermes)2010A yearfoundingMetier (department), "petit h(Petit Ashe)" Do you know? of the Hermès family6Generation Pascal Mussard started with the theme of re-creation, also known as Hermèslaboratory of ideasAlso called Leather, silk, crystal, ceramics, horsehair, metal, and other materials no longer used in other sectors are combined in every possible way by craftsmen, artists and designers to create original and playful collections.

suchpetit hlaboratory jumped out of France and landed in Japan. Along with the new collection, an exhibition where you can experience the production process and worldview is being held at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka. in the pastIt was unveiled in Japan for the first time in2015An exhibition will be held in Kyoto in 2015.3This time, for the first time,petit hto the activities ofI’ve cherished the​ ​Along with the story woven by the artist Shinsuke Kawahara, who has been involved, the depth is introduced in a fantastical way.

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Made with Nebuta technique,papier-mâchébig rabbit greets2Exhibition space on the floor. “I wanted everyone to see the atelier where we usually work, so I recreated it a little bit,” says Mr.2018Godefroy de Villieu has been the creative director of petit h since 2006. In the center, a tunnel resembling a large koinobori (carp streamer) appears, and inside is a reproduction of an atelier-like material storehouse filled with various materials such as leather, silk, and metal fittings.

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Shinsuke Kawahara, who was in charge of the layout of the venue, said, "I always create a story first and then create things based on that story. This time, the story is inspired by a 12th-century Japanese caricature of animals and birds. It's familiar in Japan. A monkey withA rare animal in France.From that experience, we have decided to use a monkey as a character representing Japan, and animals such as the horse that symbolizes Hermès.petit hI developed the interior design from the story of bringing the The venue utilizes calligraphy, which is also used in Kabuki. The soft colors and lively illustrations of the animals create a space that invites you into a fantasy world.

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Surrounding the carp streamer in the center, ceramics, pottery, leather, etc. will change their shape and breathe new life through the process, along with the materials used when they actually tried many times in the atelier. introduction. for example,chocolate packageThe masking tape attached to is made from swimwear. "weotherat Metiersurplus materialI want to use up until the end. That's when I came up with the idea that it might become a masking tape that everyone uses.petit hThe fun of is that you can discover various things by trying many times until the end.” Exactlylaboratory of ideasThe reason why it is said is easy to understand.

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2In the exhibition space on the floor, the trials and processes in the atelier, andOn the floor, the latest products including those finished productspetit hYou can see the collection of From accessories such as charms, albums, mirrors, pouches, and wallets, to chairs, objects, and dining tables.Available at the Sèvres store in Parispetit h”, but this many itemsget togetheris a rare opportunity.

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Among other things, we believe that “creating things by combining craftsmanship that has been handed down in the country with our technology, born from such a connectionpetit hIt's the first time I've ever done this myself, so I'm very proud," says Godefroy, who has the oldest history of handmade tea caddies in Japan.transformationAfternoon tea set created by teaming up with Dou. openflowertransformationHermès pottery andleatheris decorated, and inside is a unique combination of3It can hold a tiered cake stand. In the center, an object created by Kawahara is also enshrined. Animal characters were also treated with leather to reflect the story of this time.

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Reservations are required for floors. Reservations during the exhibition are already booked, but cancellations may occur. Some of the items are introduced on the Hermès online site and can be purchased.2In the exhibition space on the floor and the lawn square, orangethe tentYou can enter the landmark cafe without a reservation.

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full of fantasypetit hI would like you to visit this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to know the depth of.

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