Learning Event Exhibition Tour
Curator Tour of NIGO: From Japan with Love
Enjoy a group tour of the highlights and behind the scenes details of NIGO: From Japan with Love, delivered by the exhibition curator Esme Hawes.
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.
Exhibition curator Esme Hawes will take the group on a journey, providing unique insights into her process curating the show directly from NIGO’s archive and the stories behind key objects.
This tour is unmissable for NIGO fans, fashion practitioners, students, Japanese culture enthusiasts and design aficionados.
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: £33
Student: £32
Concession: £31
Members*: £31
*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 hearing companion, please add a Carer ticket to your order (free)
Suitable Age: 18 +. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible, ticket-holding adult
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: Portrait copyright NIGO®