Culture / Events - 4/2/25
In June 2025, Prada will present the twelfth iteration of Prada Mode in Osaka alongside Inujima Project in collaboration with Kazuyo Sejima. The two events represent Sejima’s vision for the island of Inujima, as well as Prada’s second edition of Prada Mode with the director of Kazuyo Sejima & Associates and co-founder of SANAA.
Prada Mode Osaka will be the latest edition of Prada’s contemporary cultural series, presenting an exhibition about Sejima’s transformational projects in Inujima and taking place in Osaka, Japan. Inujima Project, a connected multi-day preview taking place in Inujima, will directly precede Prada Mode Osaka.
In 2008, the Fukutake Foundation, which manages the Benesse Art Site Naoshima, invited Sejima to reimagine and shape the built environment of Inujima. For Prada Mode Osaka, an exhibition curated by the architect will share this ongoing work through models, videos, and other materials at a SANAA designed pavilion located in Umekita Park in Osaka.
In the days leading up to Prada Mode Osaka, Inujima Project will offer a private preview of Inujima, introducing the history of the island, Sejima’s projects there over the past 17 years, and her vision for its future. During Inujima Project, Prada and the architect will unveil a permanent pavilion at Inujima Life Garden, designed by Sejima and donated to the island by Prada.
“On Inujima, a tiny island rich in nature, visitors will encounter and experience Symbiosis — a landscape that combines history, architecture, art, and daily life. In Osaka, a city with historical ties to Inujima, this experience will be shared and expanded to reach a wider audience. At this edition of Prada Mode, Symbiosis will take shape through conversations and discoveries, creating a new landscape that continues to grow with the participation of all,” says Kazuyo Sejima.
Prada Mode Osaka will include conversations and workshops curated by Sejima to deepen the story of the exhibition. Inujima Project will include a tour of the island, as well as musical and artistic programming curated by Sejima taking place in historic buildings and spaces. Inujima Project will take place from June 4th to 6th, with Prada Mode Osaka to follow, functioning as a private members’ club on June 7th and open to the public from June 8th to 15th.
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