Spanish design was once again on display at the Embassy of Spain in Tokyo

From 23 to 27 October, the Embassy of Spain in Tokyo was hosted the HIKARI no SHITSURAE exhibition (called Sun and Shade in English), an event organised by ICEX and the Economic and Trade Office of Spain in Tokyo and curated by the Japanese company Taisei Corporation, the aim of which is to consolidate Spanish homeware design in this country’s market. On this occasion, the event was part of the Designart Tokyo 2019 art and design festival, held in the Japanese capital from 18 to 28 October.

For Taisei, Sun and Shade is a concept shared by the cultures of both Spain and Japan. The exhibition will include Spanish homeware products in the Japanese lighting and style for a uniquely harmonious experience.

Ten Spanish companies were exhibiting their ideas: six furniture firms, Actiu, Expormim, Gandía Blasco, Isimar, Sellex, and Viccarbe; three specialising in ceramic flooring, wall tiles and other materials, Bestile, Dune, and Floover; and Aquaclean, which manufactures upholstery textiles for the home.

A seminar on design took place on 24 October at the Embassy’s Conference Room. The two speakers were the curator at Taisei Corporation, who talked about the concept and design of the exhibition, and Nacho Poveda from Ramón Esteve, a Spanish architecture and design studio.