About this episode

Curator Nagata Takahiro discusses Japan's craft scene at a London exhibition, alongside a review of Monocle's latest issue.

At a Japan House exhibition in London, curator Nagata Takahiro details the practice and philosophy of craftspeople working across Japan today. Plus: Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton flick through the new issue of Monocle and discuss some of their favourite design pieces.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Nic Monisse, Grace Charlton

Guest: Nagata Takahiro

Topics covered

• Japanese craft
• design philosophy
• curation
• art exhibition
• Monocle magazine

Keywords

• craftspeople
• Japan House
• design pieces
• exhibition
• Monocle

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Monocle

Places: Japan, London

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