Mari Ishikawa, Empar Juanes and Philipp Spillmann at Itami Museum in Japan
Exhibition
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13 Sep 2025
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13 Oct 2025
Published: 20.08.2025
Itami City Museum of Art, History and Culture
Brooch: Rebirth, 2024
Silver 925, diamond, silk
8 x 10 x 2 cm
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To commemorate the 120th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Norway, the museum is hosting a contemporary jewellery exhibition featuring eight jewellery artists active in both countries.
Artist list
Mari Ishikawa, Empar Juanes Sanchis, Takahashi Kojima, Jorge Manilla, Itto Mishima, Philipp Spillmann, Fumiki Taguchi, Olaf Tønnesland Hodne
The 120th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations JAPAN +NORWAY- Re:Re: Redefining Jewellery for Tomorrow―明日のジュエリーを再考する
The theme of this exhibition is "Re." Each artist has chosen a word beginning with "Re" and present works based on that word.
The prefix "Re", which can be expressed as "again" in Japanese, conveys the idea of stopping to think once again in order to connect to a better future. At the same time, "Re" also means "reply". In this exhibition, the artists express their answers to questions about the future in the form of replies in their jewellery pieces.
The future of the world and the future of jewellery...we hope this will be an opportunity to reflect and ponder together with the artists.
Dates & Hours:
Sat. 13 Sep. - Mon. 13 Oct. 10:00~18:00 h, (Last entry 17:30).
Closed on Monday (the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday).
Related Events
- Slide Talk “Pecha Kucha Lecture” (Opening event), Sat. 13 Sep. 14:00 - 15:30 h.
Lecture Room / free (no reservation) / talk by all exhibitors.
The eight exhibiting artists will discuss their artistic activities and works, presenting 20 slides for 20 seconds each.
- Jewellery Workshop “Let’s learn how to make a ring using carving and stones from jewellery artists”, Sun. 21 Sep. 13:00 - 16:00 h.
Atelier / Fee:6,000yen / Lecturer:Fumiki Tagushi + Takashi Kojima
Reservation needed (phone call to 072-772-5959).
- GOCHO MARUTEN (cafe), Sat 27, Sun 28 Sep. 11:00~16:00 h.
Former Ishibashi Residence/ https://itami-im.jp/events/250927-2
Organiser: Itami City Museum of Art, History and Culture.
Grant: Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation, Norske Kunsthåndverkere, Norwegian Crafts, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Supported by: Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan Jewellery Designers Association, KOBE DESIGN UNIVERSITY, Oslo National Academy of the Arts.
The theme of this exhibition is "Re." Each artist has chosen a word beginning with "Re" and present works based on that word.
The prefix "Re", which can be expressed as "again" in Japanese, conveys the idea of stopping to think once again in order to connect to a better future. At the same time, "Re" also means "reply". In this exhibition, the artists express their answers to questions about the future in the form of replies in their jewellery pieces.
The future of the world and the future of jewellery...we hope this will be an opportunity to reflect and ponder together with the artists.
Dates & Hours:
Sat. 13 Sep. - Mon. 13 Oct. 10:00~18:00 h, (Last entry 17:30).
Closed on Monday (the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday).
Related Events
- Slide Talk “Pecha Kucha Lecture” (Opening event), Sat. 13 Sep. 14:00 - 15:30 h.
Lecture Room / free (no reservation) / talk by all exhibitors.
The eight exhibiting artists will discuss their artistic activities and works, presenting 20 slides for 20 seconds each.
- Jewellery Workshop “Let’s learn how to make a ring using carving and stones from jewellery artists”, Sun. 21 Sep. 13:00 - 16:00 h.
Atelier / Fee:6,000yen / Lecturer:Fumiki Tagushi + Takashi Kojima
Reservation needed (phone call to 072-772-5959).
- GOCHO MARUTEN (cafe), Sat 27, Sun 28 Sep. 11:00~16:00 h.
Former Ishibashi Residence/ https://itami-im.jp/events/250927-2
Organiser: Itami City Museum of Art, History and Culture.
Grant: Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation, Norske Kunsthåndverkere, Norwegian Crafts, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Supported by: Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan Jewellery Designers Association, KOBE DESIGN UNIVERSITY, Oslo National Academy of the Arts.
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