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  • Miniso Introduces Global IP Strategy with Revolutionary Art Gallery in Shanghai

    Miniso Introduces Global IP Strategy with Revolutionary Art Gallery in Shanghai

    Miniso, the prominent variety retailer, is intensifying its global Intellectual Property (IP) efforts with the inauguration of the first-ever Miniso Gallery in Shanghai.

    The new gallery, located in the Bund City Hall Plaza, is primarily designed as a specialized exhibition space and a platform for collaboration. It will feature the works of global artists and IP-centric creative projects. This innovative initiative redefines the role of the gallery from being a mere exhibition space to a hub promoting international artistic collaborations.

    The gallery’s inaugural exhibition showcased the work of Indonesian contemporary artist Ryo Laksamana, also known by the pseudonym Ryol. Ryol has the distinction of being Miniso’s first global exclusive artist.

    The strategic location of the gallery in Shanghai furthers the establishment’s retail experience ecosystem. The gallery is within a short stroll from Miniso Land, the company’s flagship concept. This positioning further amplifies the breadth and depth of Miniso’s commitment to delivering a wholesome and enriching customer experience.

    Miniso’s founder and CEO, Ye Guofu, emphasized the gallery’s role as more than just an exhibition space. Guofu highlighted the gallery’s mission of providing burgeoning artists with a platform to reach global audiences. He stated, “Drawing from our knowledge and experience in introducing global IP to consumers, our goal is to form connections between creators worldwide. We aim to enable more original and engaging works to be seen, appreciated, and profitably marketed.”

    Looking forward, Miniso intends to extend the reach of its gallery to more significant art centers worldwide, including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.

    Currently, Miniso operates over 8000 stores in 100 countries and regions. The retailer’s presence is notable in major retail hubs, underscoring its global reach and influence.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the purpose of the newly launched Miniso Gallery?
    The Miniso Gallery is designed as a dedicated exhibition space and a platform for collaboration, aiming to feature the works of global artists and IP-centric creative projects.

    Who is the first artist to be featured in the Miniso Gallery?
    The inaugural exhibition of Miniso Gallery showcased the work of Indonesian contemporary artist Ryo Laksamana, also known as Ryol, who is Miniso’s first global exclusive artist.

    What are Miniso’s expansion plans for the Miniso Gallery?
    Miniso plans to extend the reach of its gallery to more significant art centers worldwide, such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.

  • Jacques Marie Mage Flagship Store In Tokyo: A Blend Of Japanese Tradition And Western Modernity

    Jacques Marie Mage Flagship Store In Tokyo: A Blend Of Japanese Tradition And Western Modernity

    Jacques Marie Mage, the luxury eyewear brand based in Los Angeles, has recently opened its flagship store in Omotesando, Tokyo. The store is housed in a contemporary three-story building, boasting an interior lavishly designed by Shinichiro Ogata, the founder of the Tokyo and Paris-based design house, Simplicity.

    Blending Tradition and Modernity

    The new store exhibits a unique balance of Japanese traditional aesthetics and Western contemporary elements. As customers step into the store, they are greeted by a mini corridor designed with sophisticated wall-embedded displays and cabinets. The walls, floors, and ceilings are constructed entirely from Hinoki wood, a choice material in Japanese architecture that lends a touch of authenticity to the store’s overall ambience.

    The store’s backdrop is an impressive piece of artwork by renowned calligrapher Daichiro Shinjo, providing a bold yet contemporary touch to the space.

    An Upstairs Lounge and Consultation Room

    The upper floor of the store is thoughtfully designed as a lounge-cum-consultation room. The space, fashioned out of the same Hinoki wood as the entrance, is filled with a selection of vintage furniture and unique Japanese decorative items. Visitors will find a six-panel folding screen from the late Edo period and a variety of Noh masks, a traditional form of Japanese theater.

    In addition to housing a range of eyewear, this floor also showcases an array of jewelry pieces. Customers can browse the selection and even place orders for custom pieces to suit their personal tastes.

    Basement Bar with Cultural Artifacts

    Descending to the store’s basement, customers will encounter a beautifully landscaped patio and a well-stocked bar. Against this backdrop, patrons can view a range of 17th-century European optical tools, Kokeshi dolls, and a larger-scale calligraphy piece by Shinjo, adding an artistic and historical dimension to their shopping experience.

    Questions & Answers

    Who is responsible for the store’s unique design?
    The store’s interior was designed by Shinichiro Ogata, the founder of Simplicity, a design house based in Tokyo and Paris.

    What are some distinct features of the store?
    The store exhibits a blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern Western elements. It features an upper floor lounge-cum-consultation room and a basement bar, both decorated with vintage and traditional Japanese items, as well as a mini corridor made entirely of Hinoki wood.

    What products does the store offer, besides eyewear?
    In addition to eyewear, the store also showcases a selection of jewelry pieces which can be customized according to the customer’s preference.

  • agnès b. brings art to Hong Kong

    agnès b. brings art to Hong Kong

    agnès b. Galerie Boutique has always brought beautiful and artistic works to Hong Kong. In January, agnès b. Galerie Boutique was pleased to welcome renowned, published Belgian cartoonist turned artist, François Olislaeger, who has participated in exhibitions at the Contemporary Art biennal in Le Havre in France, at the Cité de l’Architecture and at the Gaité Lyrique.

    In Hong Kong for the first time, François exhibits his Une Fleur Par Jour (A flower a day) project inspired by his obsession with heavenly flowers.

    In 2016, François Olislaeger turned himself into a florist crafting an incredible herbarium of Cacti, Bougainvillea, Lysis, Daisies and Tulips with the utmost care and attention to detail. It is here that he honed in on his craft using gentle, pastel watercolours to depict “simply” feeling the power of flowers and paint.

    Through each flower’s lifecycle François focused on the emerging blossoms, changes of colour palettes, the variation of gestures and movement from each unique bloom, he then reinterpreted it through soft watercolours onto canvases with a sense of artistic freedom and playfulness.

    François Olislaeger’s flowers don’t have the precision of botanic boards – it is not his vocation. They don’t have the radicalness of those of Ellsworth Kelly yet. The creativity is somewhere else, in the context, in the setting, some details more or less noticeable – a colour, an incongruous presence, and petals hanging. François Olislaeger’s flowers are innocent. For the moment, they talk mainly about love – of art, of life, of a father for his young daughter Lila – and about the transformation of a very talented cartoonist becoming a painter.

    agnès b. Galerie Boutique is showcasing more than 80 pieces of François’s collection in this exhibition, some of the artworks were previously exhibited in agnès b. Galerie du jour in Paris, however for the majority of his collection – this is their first showcase and the exhibition is now open to public until 30 June 2019.

    agnès b. Galerie boutique was delighted to welcome François Olislaeger to the vernissage of his exhibition at the agnès b. Galerie Boutique on the night of 31 January 2019.

    Media and KOL friends were treated to a personal recollection of what inspired him to create his artwork as well as witness François live paint the Lily and two other artworks exclusively for the Hong Kong exhibition. agnes b. Galerie Boutique also designed 7 styles of temporary tattoo stickers that guests were about to take home a memory of his art.

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  • Manifesto opens first Mandarin Gallery flagship

    Manifesto opens first Mandarin Gallery flagship

    Multi-brand concept store Manifesto has opened a new flagship store on Singapore’s Orchard Road. Manifesto’s new space in Mandarin Gallery envelopes guests in “the stark and abstract beauty of the Saharan landscape”, featuring sand colours and organic rock-like contours.

    Inspired by North African architecture, the store uses natural desert hues to reflect the warmth and hospitality. The entrance recalls a nomadic tent, highlighted by LED lights.

    “The design direction reflects our philosophy. We want to welcome customers, wanderers, the same way Bedouins welcome strangers under their tent,” said Manifesto founder Walid Zaazaa.

    The new store offers more than 30 brands encompassing fashion, streetwear and lifestyle accessories, including a curation of hard-to-find brands in Southeast Asia: APC, Lemaire, and Axel Arigato.

    “The most important selling point of our product is scarcity. We have brands of different aesthetic, origin and prices. The common thread between them is how they express their identity through products that are easily wearable, made with outstanding quality, and have interesting stories,” Zaazaa added. The multi-use concrete cashier counter was cast on site and infused with red pigment.

  • Siri House opens in Singapore with new concept

    Siri House opens in Singapore with new concept

    Hybrid showroom, restobar, retail space and gallery Siri House has opened in Dempsey Hill as a taste test for a planned flagship in Thailand.

    The venue combines multiple concepts into a single interconnected area, including mock interiors for Bangkok apartments, display spaces for Thai artists, and discrete retail corners focusing on Thai culture and designer items, with jewellery, apparel, accessories and various collectibles available for purchase.

    The store is currently trading seven labels, ranging from homeware and souvenirs to crafts and ceramics. Most products on sale have a quirky or artistic vibe.

    The venue also houses a 48-seat restaurant with art deco stylings, serving a colourful Asian-influenced menu alongside a selection of wines and cocktails.

    The Siri House flagship is scheduled to open in Bangkok by March.

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