"Tokyo-based husband and wife duo Atelier Bow-Wow – Yoshiharu Tsukamoto and Momoyo Kaijima – continue to challenge the concept of traditional Japanese architecture with their quirky, space-friendly designs. Coining the term ‘pet architecture’ to define their practice, they are well known for creating small structures that fit into previously overlooked spaces.
This special event coincides with Object Gallery’s Window exhibition of Atelier
Bow-Wow’s manga pod, on show until 5 November. As part of Rapt! 20 Contemporary Artists from Japan, a project organised by the Japan Foundation as part of the Australia-Japan Year of Exchange 2006, Object Gallery presents Atelier Bow-Wow for the first time in Australia.
Momoyo Kaijima will be speaking on Atelier Bow-Wow’s unique vision for domestic living.
Momoyo Kaijima, Atelier Bow-Wow
Keith Burrows Theatre, University of New South Wales
Thursday 31 August, 6.00pm
Free admission
Object Gallery Window
manga pod: Atelier Bow-Wow
2 September – 5 November
W: http://www.architecture.com.au/i-cms_file?page=5428/AtelierBowWowUNSW.pdf
