Learning event Exhibition Access Tour
Audio-Described Tour of NIGO: From Japan with Love
Discover the highlights of the exhibition NIGO: From Japan with Love in this group tour for blind and visually impaired visitors and their companions.
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.
This group tour will explore selected highlights from the pieces in the exhibition from NIGO’s 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.
This tour is suitable for blind and visually impaired visitors and their companions
NIGO photographed at the Design Museum. Photo credit Elliot James Kennedy
NIGO photographed at the Design Museum. Photo credit Elliot James Kennedy
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Booking information
Adult: £5
Student: £5
Concession: £5
Members*: £5
*Please note that this benefit only applies to the cardholding Member’s ticket and not those of additional guests.
Pre-booking is required as places are limited
Individuals can purchase a maximum of 4 tickets. If you require a sighted companion, please add a Carer ticket to your order (free)
Suitable Age: 18 +. Young people aged 16 – 17 can attend with a responsible, ticket-holding adult, and must have a ticket
Assistant dogs are welcome but must be on a lead
Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Visit our Terms & Conditions page for further information.
The exhibition
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.
Tickets are on sale.
Background image: NIGO photographed at the Design Museum. Photo credit Elliot James Kennedy