Arakawa Giken Kogyo to Host Installation Exhibition by French Designer Gala Espel at Omotesando Showroom 'TIERS' Featuring Reimagined Japanese Materials and Techniques
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Arakawa Giken Kogyo Co., Ltd. will refresh its Omotesando showroom 'TIERS' by hosting an installation exhibition titled 'Open Vocabulary ― Creative Exploration of Arakawa Grip ―' by French designer Gala Espel from June 25th to 27th, 2026. The exhibition will reinterpret Japanese materials and techniques, reconstructing the showroom space itself into an installation. The 2nd-floor showroom will also feature furniture created with the showcased materials and techniques.
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Q: What event is being held at Arakawa Giken Kogyo's Omotesando showroom?
A: An installation exhibition titled 'Open Vocabulary,' reinterpreting Japanese materials and techniques by French designer Gala Espel, will be held.
Q: Who is the designer Gala Espel?
A: She is an architect and designer based in Paris and Tokyo, known for works that reinterpret material culture and reconstruct it into spaces and objects.
Q: What kinds of materials and techniques will be featured in the exhibition?
A: Various materials and craftsmanship from across Japan, such as wood, metal, tiles, and plaster used in the showroom renovation, will be showcased and reinterpreted.
Q: What are the dates and location of the event?
A: It will take place from June 25th (Thursday) to 27th (Saturday), 2026, at Arakawa Giken Kogyo's headquarters and Omotesando showroom, 'TIERS.'
Q: What is Arakawa Giken Kogyo's 'ARAKAWA GRIP'?
A: It is an adjustment mechanism for wire fittings, first developed in the world in 1975, and serves as the company's core technology.