Side Gallery

Side Gallery is thrilled to presents its new exhibition at the gallery space in Barcelona, showcasing the work of pioneering Japanese designers whose vision helped define modern design in postwar Japan.In the decades following World War II, Japan underwent a profound transformation. The rapid economic growth of the 1960s—often called the Japanese Economic Miracle—brought modernization, urbanization, and a new middle class eager to embrace contemporary ways of living. This was not only a period of economic renewal but also of cultural reinvention: a collective effort to rebuild Japan’s aesthetic identity within a modern, global context.

Within this dynamic environment, Japanese furniture design flourished as a bridge between the old and the new. Figures such as Isamu Kenmochi, Junzo Sakakura, Daisaku Choh, Riki Watanabe, Ubunji Kidokoro, and Katsuo Matsumura reimagined domestic life through objects that reflected both modern sensibilities and enduring Japanese values. Their work absorbed Western modernist ideas while remaining deeply rooted in the principles of mingei—the folk craft movement that celebrated the quiet beauty of everyday, handcrafted objects.

The result was a distinctly Japanese form of modernism: one that valued structure over ornament, simplicity over decoration, tactility over spectacle, and the poetic balance between nature and technology. This synthesis continues to inspire generations of designers worldwide, affirming Japan’s unique role in shaping the global narrative of modern design.

Side Gallery is thrilled to open its new exhibition at the gallery space in Barcelona, showcasing the work of Belgian designer Arnaud Eubelen. Tracking Habits presents a new series of functional objects that explore the overlooked gestures and unconscious routines that shape our daily lives.

Known for his thoughtful use of reclaimed urban materials, Eubelen works with salvaged metals, worn glass, discarded concrete, and exposed electrical components to create pieces that merge raw functionality with poetic intention. Through visible construction processes, unconventional ergonomics, and a deliberate sense of fragility, his works invite a renewed awareness of movement, touch, and space.

Casavells is delighted to present the summer opening of our 2024 exhibition, a celebration of the timeless art of craftsmanship and contemporary design. This season, we bring together the visionary works of eleven international designers, each renowned for their unique approach to design and meticulous attention to detail.

Side Gallery is thrilled to announce a new exhibition at the gallery space in Barcelona about the work by Venezuelan ceramic artist Cristina Merchán (1927-1987),presenting a series of vases defined by the mastery of avoid shapes and geometric precision, painted with satin and matte enamels to achieve monochrome tones and burned at high temperatures. The exhibition will feature a collection of works coming from the Fina Gómez Collection that were exhibited in Paris at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in 1991, offering visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate the exceptional stoneware craftsmanship embodied in each of the works. the purity of the forms.

With the occasion of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia 2023, MAC COLLINS participates in “Dancing before the Moon”, the proposal of curators Jayden Ali, Joseph Henry, Meneesha Kellay and Sumitra Upham at the British Pavilion.

Based on the game of dominoes, Mac Collins presents “Runout”, the design of a large piece of dominoes extolling the Jamaican community and culture, part of the designer´s identity.

Runout will be on view from 20th May to 26th November 2023 at The 18th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.