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

【 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

【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