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In Osaka, the placard is an object of resistance and a rhetorical framework
Jan 16, 2026by Avani Tandon Vieira Jan 16, 2026
This exhibition at the National Museum of Art, Osaka searches for new forms of political articulation.
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Architecture as rhetoric, spectacle and event: The radical nature of pavilion design
Nov 13, 2025by Mrinmayee Bhoot Nov 13, 2025
Neither purely functional nor purely artistic, pavilions emphasise the experimental yet critical role design must play in negotiating the use of space.
Fragmented histories: Reliving The Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower at MoMA
Oct 08, 2025by Jerry Elengical Oct 08, 2025
An exhibition about a demolished Metabolist icon examines how the relationship between design and lived experience can influence readings of present architectural fragments.
Louis Vuitton: Visionary Journeys gives the Maison’s trunk a spatial presence
Sep 09, 2025by Aarthi Mohan Sep 09, 2025
OMA partner Shohei Shigematsu stages the Maison’s codes and crafts as a sequence of inhabitable spaces at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka.
Exploring sustainability and shared futures with country pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka
Apr 04, 2025by Mrinmayee Bhoot Apr 04, 2025
Through the lens of diverse designs for country pavilions at the upcoming World Expo in Osaka, STIR presents an overview of its themes and sustainability commitments.
On presence in absence: Chiharu Shiota at the Grand Palais in Paris
Jan 06, 2025by Giulia Zappa Jan 06, 2025
The largest exhibition of the Japanese artist’s work in Europe to date explores her poetic vision through seven large-scale installations on themes of memory, absence and human connection.
Toppling geography and time: The works of Dayanita Singh
Dec 18, 2024by Chintan Girish Modi Dec 18, 2024
With her solo exhibition, Photo Lies on view at JNAF, Mumbai, Singh talks about the deceptive potential of photography that makes the medium a joy to play with.
Creative use of yellow defines the contemporary store of 'maison m-i-d 1985'
Feb 27, 2024by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Feb 27, 2024
Japanese multidisciplinary studio, Curiosity, harnesses the power of a single colour to create a truly unique experience for shoppers in the heart of Osaka.
Designing tomorrow's society: A close look at Expo 2025 Osaka
Sep 06, 2023by STIRworld Sep 06, 2023
A global convergence of ideas and cultures, the masterplan for Osaka 2025 celebrates unity, diversity, and sustainable living.
Sumu Fumu Terrace by Nendo: a multifunctional labyrinth of ease
Jan 26, 2023by Pooja Suresh Hollannavar Jan 26, 2023
Japanese design firm Nendo uses glass and greenery to create Sumu Fumu Terrace, a communication lounge catered to the new age of home marketing for home builder Sekisui House.
Impossible vistas: Exploring fantastic cityscapes and more from the artist AUJIK
May 21, 2022by Manu Sharma May 21, 2022
Artist Stefan Larsson aka AUJIK, who was born in Sweden and now lives and works in Ōtsu, Japan, discusses with STIR his rich body of work, themes and influences.
Concrete juxtaposes Japanese minimalism and saturated neon in Osaka’s new W Hotel
Jul 20, 2021by Jerry Elengical Jul 20, 2021
Featuring a Tadao Ando-supervised façade, W Hotel’s first Japanese property draws from traditional crafts and Osaka’s nightlife to recreate the city’s spirit in its interiors.
Cartier in Osaka gets a 3D patterned wooden façade by Klein Dytham architecture
Jul 06, 2021by Jerry Elengical Jul 06, 2021
Cartier's storefront in Shinsaibashi, comprising over 2,500 handcrafted Hinoki cypress modules, connects with both Japanese craft traditions and French brand's luxury aesthetics.
Damien Jalet on the ethereal and the physical in his conceptual choreography
Apr 02, 2021by Girinandini Singh Apr 02, 2021
Damien Jalet discusses his choreographic practice, its intersectionality with other artistic mediums, and the spiritual aesthetic in the dance form.
Parco Museum Tokyo brings together HR Giger and Hajime Sorayama
Mar 12, 2021by Shraddha Nair Mar 12, 2021
In a thrilling combination, the worlds of Giger and Sorayama come under one roof for the first time in history with the exhibition that includes iconic works by the two artists.
Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects attach an egg-shaped tomb to a family home in Sakai
Jul 15, 2020by STIRworld Jul 15, 2020
Japanese studio Ryuichi Ashizawa Architects’ Minami Hanada Tomb incorporates a Mozu inspired spherical dome into a residential dwelling in the city of Sakai, Osaka.
Louis Vuitton opens new flagship store in Osaka, inspired by sailing vessels
Feb 07, 2020by Meghna Mehta Feb 07, 2020
Architect Jun Aoki and interior designer Peter Marino design the Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji with an innovative façade that resembles a traditional Japanese cargo ship.
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