Haptic: Awakening the Senses

Juice Skin by Naoto Fukasawa

haptic adj. Of or relating to the sense of touch; tactile.

A beautiful and intelligent collection of fascinating items driven by the senses including hair lanterns, soft doorknobs and packaging made of replica fruit skin.

This exhibition featured work by Shigeru Ban, Jasper Morrison and Toyo Ito, commissioned by Japanese designer Kenya Hara, Chief Executive of the Nippon Design Centre and MUJI.

This project was supported by The Great British Sasakawa Foundation, DIAWA Anglo-Japanese Foundation, The Japan Foundation and Nippon Design Centre/ Takeo paper.

Preview one of the exhibition videos below:

Note: This film has no sound.

Haptic @ The Lighthouse Shop
To celebrate Haptic we stocked a range of products inspired by the exhibition and Japan. We are proud to be the exclusive retailer in Glasgow of arrange of Issey Miyake designer watches, designed by exhibition contributors.  For more information see in store or visit our online shop.

Many Thanks to Yo Sushi, Silverburn Shopping Centre, Glasgow (get 50% off at yosushi.com); Ichiban, Queen Street and Dumbarton Road, Glasgow (ichiban.co.uk); OKO Express, Queen Street, Glasgow; Bar Soba, Mitchell Lane, Glasgow (barsoba.co.uk); Nanakusa, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow (nanakusa.co.uk) and Yen, North Rotunda, Tunnel Street, Glasgow (yenrotunda.com).

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