Born in Shiga Prefecture in 1981. After graduating from university, Imagawa joined Trico International, aspiring to make his mark in the design scene. He later joined Welcome Co., Ltd., where he has been involved in selection and planning operations as the chief buyer for CIBONE.
PROGRAM
The MARKET aims to create a space where fragments of the exhibitors' thoughts are traded. Typically, designed objects hold value through their function and by becoming universalized in society. However, this market is a place where the thoughts that come just before that final product are exchanged.
This MARKET emphasizes the value of communication with society through acts such as purchasing and owning. As a result, the market will feature not only the exhibitors' works but also prototypes, material samples, or even objects that served as inspiration—all of which will be available for purchase. Additionally, twelvebooks, a distributor specializing in art books, will present a selection of books from various categories, encouraging further reflection on design.
PRODUCER
Takuto Imagawa
BOOK COORDINATION
twlvebooks
Established in Tokyo in 2010, twelvebooks is a distributor specializing in art books. As the comprehensive domestic agent for international publishers, they handle book distribution and promotion in Japan and are also involved in organizing various projects, including exhibitions for affiliated artists and events for visiting authors.
