EXHIBITION/EVENTS

PAST EVENT: INTO THE CITY OF NARA, ROOTS OF JAPAN – Pop Up at Sway Gallery’s Concept Store
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INTO THE CITY OF NARA, ROOTS OF JAPAN – Pop Up at Sway Gallery London WHERE: Sway Gallery’s Concept StoreDATES: 30th September – 11th October 2019 From the birthplace of Japanese history and culture “Nara”, traditional and modern goods produced by 17 local manufactures will be showcased at Sway Gallery London from 30th September to 11th October 2019! Nara was the capital of Japan 1,300 years ago, and it still preserves its history, while continuing to thrive within the industry of the modern age. It is a city that preserves some of Japan’s most treasured cultures and crafts. For the first time, Nara Prefecture’s statue of Buddha, a national treasure … Read More

PAST EXHIBITION: Land of the Rising Cat – Japanese Prints and Kawaii Cat Crafts Sales Exhibition
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【 6th September – 27th September 2019 】 SPECIAL OPENING: 7th and 21st September, 12:00-18:00 Sway Gallery London is proud to present an exciting, 100 purrcent cat-themed pop-up, introducing over 200 items, including collectables, kawaii crafts and folk toys, artworks, as well as Japanese woodblock prints! The event is a collaboration between Manami Okazaki, Japanese culture maven and author of Land of the Rising Cat: Japan’s Feline Fascination, which will be released and sold on the opening night, and Tiger Tanuki, Japanese art dealer and curator. Manami introduces a unique selection of traditional folk crafts from across Japan, ranging from wooden kokeshi dolls to porcelain manekineko (lucky cats). Tiger Tanuki … Read More

PAST EVENT: Book Launch Event: Land of the Rising Cat by Manami Okazaki
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【5th September 2019 18:00-20:00】 BOOK LAUNCH EVENT & EXHIBITION PRIVATE VIEW: 5th September 2019 18:00-20:00 (RSVP only due to the limited space; info@sway-gallery.com) PLEASE KINDLY NOTE: due to the popularity of the event only confirmed RSVP emails guarantee the participation in the Book Launch & Exhibition Private View Event. This is an introductory event and Private View to the Land of the Rising Cat – Japanese prints and Kawaii Cat Craft Sales Exhibition, which starts on the 6th September 2019 and ends on the 27th September 2019. Sway Gallery is proud to host the book launch and signing event, as part of a three-week cat-themed sales exhibition including works by … Read More

PAST EXHIBITION: Lost in Transition by Vanessa Milito Rodriguez
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【2nd – 28th August 2019】 OPENING RECEPTION: 1 August Thu 18:00-20:00 RSVP: EVENTBRITE SPECIAL OPENING: 3 August Sat 12:00-18:00 VMR – Vanessa Milito Rodriguez – is an Italian-Colombian artist born in Milan, Italy. She has become fascinated with the traditional Japanese tattoos, Irezumi, which then led her to the discovery of Ukiyo-e woodblock prints. In 2016 she moved to Paris, France, where her love for Ukiyo-e and Japanese culture has grown even further as Paris is the birthplace of the ’Japonisme’ art movement. The title ‘Lost in Transition’ is inspired by Sofia Coppola’s movie ‘Lost in Translation’. The preparation for the exhibition took place in France, as well as during … Read More

PAST EVENT: Japanese Summer Celebration through art, music and sake
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[Saturday 3rd August 2019] Live Painting: 12:30 – 13:30Artist Talk: 13:30 -14:00 This Saturday we are taking you to Japan through the marvelous artworks created by the talented young artist, Vanessa Milito Rodriguez ( VMR art ). She has just come back from Japan, where she had been finishing the newest addition to the exhibition – woodblock prints! Do not miss her Live Painting Performance and the Artist Talk! Not only will you be able to see Japan through artworks, but also hear and even taste it! Through the carefully selected musical background, we are taking you to the lively streets of Shinjuku, hustling Tokyo stations, as well as calmer … Read More

PAST EVENT: Japanese tableware pop-up by MADE IN JAPAN TABLEWARE at Sway Gallery
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【19th – 30th July 2019】 OPENING RECEPTION: 19 July 2019, 18:00-20:00 (STRICTLY INVITATION ONLY; please contact MADE IN JAPAN if you wish to attend, including your details and profession) SATURDAY OPENING: 20th July 12:00-18:00 LATE OPENING: Thursday 25th July 11:00-20:00   For the first time Made In Japan (MIJ) tableware will be coming to London to introduce their Japanese collections, ranging from Dining plates, Serving platters and Ramen bowls to Glassware, Cups and sauce dishes for affordable price! Made In Japan tableware is seldom seen outside Japan and they are proud to bring their products to you at the best possible prices – ceramics starting from £6! The ranges available to view, … Read More

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