Jasper Morrison: Works 1980s–2000s and Watering Jug
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2 months ago
ATAKA is pleased to present “Jasper Morrison: Works 1980s–2000s and Watering Jug”, an exhibition and pre-order event for British product designer Jasper Morrison.
Renowned British product designer Jasper Morrison has been creating furniture, lighting, tableware, and everyday objects since the 1980s. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore Morrison’s early works—including Thinking Man’s Chair, his Plywood Chair designed in reaction to the postmodern “Memphis” movement, and his iconic, universally appreciated Glo-ball lighting—alongside related publications. Through these works, we invite visitors to reflect on the essence of design.
Morrison, together with Naoto Fukasawa, introduced the influential concept of Super Normal, which continues to shape the contemporary design landscape. We hope this exhibition serves as a chance to revisit and rethink the relevance of Super Normal today. Select products will be available for purchase.
In conjunction, we will host the first domestic pre-order event event for the Watering Jug, designed in collaboration with Negishi Industry in 2019 as part of the “Sumida Contemporary” project in Sumida, Tokyo.
Negishi Industry is Japan’s only remaining manufacturer of bonsai watering cans, continuing a legacy of handcrafted precision across generations. Initially hesitant to intervene in a form already perfected, Morrison ultimately arrived at a design suited for everyday use in the home.
We warmly invite you to visit and experience this special occasion.
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Jasper Morrison: Works 1980s–2000s and Watering Jug
Date: 2 May–2 June 2025
Hours: 13:00–18:00
Venue: ATAKA
Address: 3-8-27 Katsuyamaminami, Ikuno-ku, Osaka
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
No reservations required
*Please feel free to contact us if you would like to visit on a closed day.
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Hosted by ATAKA
Exhibition Design:Hiroki Ataka, Rinko Tanaka
Exhibition cooperation: raum, Tform
Photo: Ryohei Sawaki
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Exhibits
Thinking Man's Chair (Limited Edition)
Cappellini
2014(1985)
Plywood Chair
Vitra
1988/1989
Plywood Table
Vitra
1988/1989
Three Green Bottles
Cappellini
1988/1989
1144 Handle
FSB
1991
Gettacarte
Cappellini
1992
Bottle
Magis
1994
Glo-ball, Pendant
Flos
1998
Luxmaster
Flos
2000
Corks, High
Moooi
2002
Stick
Cappellini
2005
Kitchen Timer
Muji
2006
Glass Family, Goblet
Alessi
2008
Wall Clock
Muji/Hay
2008/2023
Watering Jug
Negishi Industry
2019