Side Gallery

Side Gallery presents a curated dialogue between historical Japanese modernism and contemporary creative practices, exploring the enduring tension between craftsmanship, material sensitivity, and industrial innovation. By juxtaposing iconic mid-century figures with emerging voices, the exhibition reflects on an aesthetic lineage rooted in tradition yet defined by its openness to formal experimentation.

Side Gallery presents a research-driven exhibition celebrating Japanese modern design from the mid-twentieth century, focusing on Tendo Mokko and the visionaries who shaped Japan’s modernist identity. Through historical and contemporary works, the show explores how craftsmanship, material innovation, and spiritual balance continue to define Japan’s design ethos—bridging tradition and modernity in the context of Design Miami Paris.

SIDE GALLERY is delighted to participate in Design Miami/Seoul 2025, an exhibition dedicated to Korean collectible design, taking place at the iconic Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul from September 1 to 14, 2025.

For its participation, SIDE GALLERY presents a curated selection of works by four acclaimed Korean designers: Gyuhan Lee, Dong Hoon Sohn, Jinyeong Yeon, Hyeokjin Lee, Ryu Yeunhee
and Dahyeon Yoo. This presentation reflects the gallery’s commitment to research and the promotion of proposals that transcend mere functionality to become powerful manifestations of identity, culture, and aesthetic vision.

For its first time in San Francisco SIDE GALLERY is delightted to present exceptional Brazilian historical design pieces, by Geraldo de Barros, Joaquim Tenreiro, Lina Bo Bardi, Percival Lafer and Branco a Preto along with ceramics by Venezuelan artist Cristina Merchán and an exceptional table lamp by Luis Barragán, as well as important artworks from the same period by Brazilian historical artists such as Lygia Pape, Willys de Castro or Amílcar de Castro.

Side Gallery's booth at the 2023 edition of Design Miami presented a global perspective on contemporary design, by exhibiting contemporary designers the gallery has worked with since the beginning. The booth represents the gallery's work in recent years, reflecting on integration, international representation and sustainability.

Mac Collins' work "Open Code" explores Jamaican culture through a domino table, addressing the legacy of slavery. Sustainability is evident in Gyuhan Lee's "McDonald's paper bag lamps," which transforms waste into sculptures. In between female designers, Charlotte Kingsnorth's Hi!breed collection and Sabine Marcelis' Stacked collection, which reflects on natural versus manufactured elements. The result is a selection that includes seminal works by Sam Chermayeff, Mac Collins, Fango Studio, Charlotte Kingsnorth, Gyuhan Lee, Sabine Marcelis, Tadeas Podracky, Lukas Saint Joigny, Guillermo Santomà and Nick Weddell, being all these works limited editions of unique pieces.