photos courtesy Karimoku Research Center
Karimoku, the leading manufacturer of wooden furniture in Japan, recently opened a new exhibition and archival space in the Nishiazabu neighborhood of Tokyo. Driven by the company’s ethos of “high tech and high touch,” the Karimoku Research Center combines a mixture of technology and hands-on craftsmanship to survey, archive and innovate the many different ways people live.
For their very-first exhibition which runs through December 26, 2024, Karimoku Research Center has invited Copenhagen based duo Christian+Jade to exhibit “The Age of Wood.” Located on the 1st floor archive space is a “library of trees” featuring 63 unique species of plant life gathered from Japan’s diverse landscapes. “Each tray holds a piece of their story – a leaf, a seed, and a part of their body. All introductions to a variety of different characters and personalities that will transform the way you see wood and its trees.”
The survey examines how wood has been a cornerstone of human craftsmanship for centuries, embodying a unique blend of tradition and innovation.
The Karimoku Research Center (map), which just opened last month, is open Monday to Friday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (closed Sat/Sun).
