Craft x Tech is currently presenting the inaugural Tohoku edition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, as part of the prestigious London Design Festival 2024. The exhibition is on view at the Prince Consort Gallery in the Kensington district from Saturday, 14 September through Sunday, 13 October.
Following its Tokyo debut at Kudan House in May and fresh off winning the Best Curio Presentation Award at Design Miami.Basel in June, the inaugural edition of Craft x Tech showcases a series of groundbreaking collaborations between six renowned international creators and six master artisans from the Tohoku region of Japan.
This exhibition offers a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the fusion of tradition and innovation firsthand, highlighting the artistry of the participating designers and artisans while underscoring the transformative power of combining ancient techniques with contemporary design.
[Exhibition Overview]
Period: Saturday, 14 September – Sunday, 13 October 2024, 10:00 – 17:30
* London Design Festival 2024 is from September 14 to 22.
Venue: Victoria and Albert Museum, Prince Consort Gallery
Cromwell Road London, SW7 2RL
Admission: Free
V&A official information: https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/lEewgBJ93P/ldf-craft-x-tech-sept-2024
Photo by Ed Reeve