The exhibition ‘Washi Futurism’ is an immersive journey into the beauty, craftsmanship, and local material culture behind the traditional Japanese paper Sekishu Washi. Based on a book publication of the same name, Washi Futurism invites visitors to dive into the cosmos of this special paper by viewing a floating, luminous paper installation, experiencing close-up videos of material tests, gaining insights into the production steps, and by exploring the paper’s texture and pliability with their own hands. the exhibition focuses on current developments and experimental routes of washi, alongside showcasing the paper’s properties and rich history.
In the light of an increased awareness for sustainable materials and regenerative systems, Washi Futurism invites contemporary design, architecture and art practices to view traditional crafts not as relics of the past, but as integral part of our shared future.