Swedish textile history is currently being celebrated in Japan through a new travelling exhibition showcasing iconic Swedish textiles from the 1950s to the 1980s at three Japanese art museums.
This extensive and unique exhibition features more than 200 original fabrics, sketches and patterns created by some of Sweden’s most influential textile designers.
The Exhibition Will Be Presented at Three Venues in Japan During 2026
• • The Otani Memorial Art Museum (between Kobe and Osaka): 4 April – 28 June 2026
• Nagoya City Art Museum: 11 July – 6 September 2026
• Setagaya Art Museum, Tokyo: 19 September – 15 November 2026
Iconic Names in Swedish Textile Design
Among the featured textile artists and designers are Chiqui Matson, Wanja Djanaieff, Susanne Beckman, Aino Östergren, Annalena Emden, Inez Svensson, Sven Fristedt, Göta Trägårdh, Elsa Gullberg, Astrid Sampe, Viola Gråsten and Gocken Jobs, alongside several other key figures in Swedish textile design.
Two Years of Research in Sweden
The exhibition has been curated by Curators Inc. in close collaboration with the participating Japanese art museums.
Over the course of two years, Japanese representatives have carried out extensive research in Sweden, gathering materials from institutions including:
- The Textile Museum in Borås (Textilmuseet)
- The Design Archive in Nybro (Designarkivet)
- Kulturen in Lund
- Several private collections
A formal opening ceremony and press event will take place when the exhibition arrives at the Setagaya Art Museum in Tokyo on 19 September.
Contact and Further Information
If you are interested in visiting the exhibition or would like to request high-resolution images or additional information, please contact:
Jonas Unenge, Borås Cotton ju@borascotton.se
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