‘Futures of the Future’: Japan House’s first exhibition is a must-see

Renowned architect Sou Fujimoto’s ‘Futures of the Future’ makes for a stunning first exhibition at Japan House; a contemporary addition to High Street Kensington dedicated to showcasing the best of modern Japanese culture. Fresh and relevant, Japan House is set to become a firm favourite for those with an interest (no matter how established) in Japan.

”Futures of the Future explores the innovative works of one of Japan’s most influential contemporary architects“

Held in collaboration with Tokyo’s TOTO Gallery, ‘Futures of the Future’ explores the innovative works of one of Japan’s most influential contemporary architects: Sou Fujimoto. A combination of completed works, works-in-progress and as-of-yet un-commissioned dream projects, ‘Futures of the Future’ is a celebration not only of what has been (and there’s been a lot), but also of what is to come. It’s this intentionally ‘unknown’ aspect that makes the exhibition so captivating and relevant — the perfect fit for Japan House’s opening.

In addition to being visually fascinating, intricate and engaging, the exhibition (and Fujimoto’s philosophy) actively invite the audience to engage in a conversation and imagine a variety of futures of the future. The exhibition’s greatest success is its avoidance of over-reliance on…