Exploring the Interplay of Design and Culture at FRAMA's Exhibition in Tokyo
Currently running at Vacant/Centre in Shibuya, Tokyo, is the exhibition titled "FRAMA VISITS VACANT," presented by the esteemed design studio FRAMA from Copenhagen, Denmark. This installation offers a distinctive experience, showcasing FRAMA's wide-ranging product line which includes furniture, lifestyle objects, self-care items, and fragrances.
The exhibition is structured to allow attendees to immerse themselves in FRAMA's products throughout the entire gallery space, marking a rare opportunity to interact with their furniture and other offerings that are not commonly accessible in Japan. All showcased furniture pieces are available for order, making this event particularly significant for those interested in unique design and craftsmanship.
During the exhibition, visitors can also explore a retail space within Vacant/Centre, which will feature not only FRAMA's products but also original creations from Vacant/Multiple and works from past exhibition artists. A notable aspect of this event is the simultaneous pop-up café "Apotek 57," located in the Kitchen space at Vacant/Centre, running from January 16 to 19. This café is hosted by head chef Chiara Barla and will serve signature dishes alongside coffee from La Cabra, enhancing the overall cultural and culinary experience of the exhibition.
This exhibition is part of an ongoing collaborative project between FRAMA and Vacant, which began with "VACANT VISITS FRAMA 'Unwrapped'" held in August 2025 at the FRAMA Studio Store in Copenhagen. It follows a series of creative collaborations that include lighting design for FRAMA's self-care section and uniform creation for the newly opened FRAMA Shibuya PARCO store.
The synergy between the craftsmanship steeped in Danish culture and Vacant's exploration of place-making concepts is a key theme of this exhibition. Visitors are encouraged to experience this unique intersection of design and culture, witnessing firsthand how spaces can cultivate new cultural interactions.
Event Details:
Founded in 2011, FRAMA has established itself as a design studio focusing on product design, interior architecture, and lifestyle design, emphasizing materials, simple geometries, and universal aesthetics. For more information, visit their website FRAMA or their Instagram @framacph.
Vacant, established by Yusuke Nagai, is a creative practice that explores the transformation of spaces into meaningful cultural places. By focusing on Cultural Placeology, they implement various placemaking practices across diverse domains. To learn more about their initiatives, visit the website Vacant or check them out on Instagram @vacant.vc.
The exhibition is structured to allow attendees to immerse themselves in FRAMA's products throughout the entire gallery space, marking a rare opportunity to interact with their furniture and other offerings that are not commonly accessible in Japan. All showcased furniture pieces are available for order, making this event particularly significant for those interested in unique design and craftsmanship.
During the exhibition, visitors can also explore a retail space within Vacant/Centre, which will feature not only FRAMA's products but also original creations from Vacant/Multiple and works from past exhibition artists. A notable aspect of this event is the simultaneous pop-up café "Apotek 57," located in the Kitchen space at Vacant/Centre, running from January 16 to 19. This café is hosted by head chef Chiara Barla and will serve signature dishes alongside coffee from La Cabra, enhancing the overall cultural and culinary experience of the exhibition.
This exhibition is part of an ongoing collaborative project between FRAMA and Vacant, which began with "VACANT VISITS FRAMA 'Unwrapped'" held in August 2025 at the FRAMA Studio Store in Copenhagen. It follows a series of creative collaborations that include lighting design for FRAMA's self-care section and uniform creation for the newly opened FRAMA Shibuya PARCO store.
The synergy between the craftsmanship steeped in Danish culture and Vacant's exploration of place-making concepts is a key theme of this exhibition. Visitors are encouraged to experience this unique intersection of design and culture, witnessing firsthand how spaces can cultivate new cultural interactions.
Event Details:
- - Exhibition: "FRAMA VISITS VACANT" runs from January 18 to February 16, 2026, open Friday to Monday, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vacant/Centre, located at 1-27-6 Yoyogi Ueno, Shibuya, Tokyo.
- - Pop-up Café: "Apotek 57 at Vacant" featuring Chiara Barla. Open from January 16 to 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Vacant/Centre's Kitchen space.
Founded in 2011, FRAMA has established itself as a design studio focusing on product design, interior architecture, and lifestyle design, emphasizing materials, simple geometries, and universal aesthetics. For more information, visit their website FRAMA or their Instagram @framacph.
Vacant, established by Yusuke Nagai, is a creative practice that explores the transformation of spaces into meaningful cultural places. By focusing on Cultural Placeology, they implement various placemaking practices across diverse domains. To learn more about their initiatives, visit the website Vacant or check them out on Instagram @vacant.vc.
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