Future Exhibition Coming May 2026
NIGO: From Japan with Love
Explore the vision and legacy of Japanese designer and creative director NIGO – from street style to music and beyond, in the first UK exhibition showcasing his multifaceted creative work, alongside vintage objects and traditional crafts from his personal collection.
What to expect
From the back streets of Harajuku, Tokyo, to the global stage, this is the first-ever museum retrospective and exhibition outside of Japan that will chart the career and life of the Japanese creative director, NIGO.
Working across street style, fashion, music, and more, NIGO has been behind some of the most influential designs, ideas and trends in recent streetwear and fashion history. From founding his first fashion brand, A Bathing Ape, in the ‘90s to currently leading KENZO as the fashion house’s artistic director, the impact of his career remains as wide-reaching and relevant as ever.
The exhibition will give visitors a glimpse into NIGO’s world, from his own personal collection of vintage clothing and Americana ephemera to his close network of collaborators. It will showcase his practice of and ability to sample from wide-ranging disciplines and cultural references, which have given rise to some of the most iconic brands.
'Nigo: From Japan with Love' is sponsored by NOT A HOTEL.
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