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Japanese travelling exhibition, Tako Labo will be coming to our shores come 28 July till 10 September at local boutique design agency Kinetic’s pop-up space known as K+. The exhibition will showcase the artworks of Japanese visual artist Takora Kimiyoshi Futori. What to expect? Colourful, pop pattern graphics, experimental designs and vibrant colours.

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The artist (whose debut solo exhibition in Southeast Asia will be held in our city) will be presenting seven different bold patterns, brought to life through a range of textiles and paper goods which have all been silk screened by hand. There will also be a capsule collection comprising of Tako Labo’s dresses designed by Japanese artist Akiko Hamada, a first to happen in Singapore. Other items to look out for include fabric items and accessories.

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Visitors will also be able to participate in a craft workshop on 29 July, Saturday (1pm – 2pm) hosted by Takora Kimiyoshi Futori himself. Participants will learn how to make a chic fabric corsage using off the artist’s hand-dyed fabric. The session is priced at $85 and limited to only 10 participants. So if you’re down for an afternoon of arts and crafts, registration here.

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