December 10, 2011
In this exhibition titled “Showcase for UNESCO Creative Cities Network” held at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park in Seoul, 29 member cities (as of Nov. 2011) within the Network displayed their creative heritage and products in various fields. The City of Nagoya presented five different types of design work: The “Mei-butsu” project team’s Nagoya souvenirs portraying historical episodes; marimomen’s modern versions of traditional local Arimatsu tie-dye; work by Masanobu Ido, an accomplished product designer and recipient of many prestigious prizes, including the Grand Prix at the International Ceramics Festival; and several Good Design Award- and Red Dot Award-winning products by leading Nagoya region companies including AICHI Co., Ltd., Shachihata Inc. and Noritake Co., Ltd.
The exhibition was divided into seven fields including design, crafts & folk art, film, gastronomy, literature, music and media arts. Not only the cities of design but also the participating cities of other criteria introduced their activities.
AICHI Co., Ltd. (Designer: Taku Kumazawa)
Masanobu Ido (Manufacturer: Yamazen Inc.)
Shachihata Inc.
Noritake Co., Ltd.
marimomen
Mei-butsu Design Committee
Tipo-03
hanahana
Namepen sign
Ink pad (small)
Ink pad (square)
Datername EX
Xstamper
N4
Tenugui Hand Towels
Jikatabi Footwear
Nagoya Castle Candle
Kire-shachi Box Cutter
Kin-shachi Shoe Keeper
Kin-shachi Monetary Gift Envelope
| Date: | Wednesday, 16 November - Friday, 9 December, 2011 |
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| Venue: | Design Gallery, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park (Seoul, Republic of Korea) |
| Organizer: | Seoul Metropolitan Government UNESCO Korean National Commission for UNESCO |
| Co-organizer, etc. : | Organizer: Seoul Design Foundation |
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