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TOKYO METROPOLITAN TEIEN ART MUSEUM

Marimekko: Art of Printmaking ―Beauty, Dream, Love

Dates

Saturday, October 3 - Sunday, December 20, 2026

Hours

10AM 〜 6PM

（Last admission at 5:30PM） November 6, 13, 20, 21, 27, 28, December 4, 5 opening until 8PM (Last admission at 7:30PM)
Venue
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Main Building & Annex
※Please use public transportation as much as possible, as parking space is limited.
Closed
Mondays (except October 12，November 23), October 13, November 24
Exhibition admission
Admission to the museum is by timed entry system. Tickets may be purchased in advance from the website.
Admission Tickets
Adults Group
Adults ￥1,400 ￥1,120
College students（Vocational students） ￥1,120 ￥890
High school students and Seniors (65 and over) ￥700 ￥560
Marimekko: Art of Printmaking ―Beauty, Dream, Love Images
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Marimekko is one of Finland’s leading design houses. The name Marimekko means “Mari’s dress.” Since its founding in 1951, it has created designs that brighten our everyday lives with vivid colors and bold patterns, extending from fashion to interiors, tableware, and daily accessories.

Over the years, Marimekko has introduced more than 3,500 print designs, earning wide support across generations and national borders.

Marimekko’s creative process is rooted in a hands-on sensibility, resonant colors, and a free and positive sprit. Designers, artists, and experienced artisans collaborate at the company’s print factory in Helsinki to constantly refine new design ideas.

This exhibition illuminates the creative aesthetics of Marimekko through a diverse range of works and materials, including valuable dresses from across the decades, printed textiles, and materials related to the production process. A video installation by the artist collective plaplax introduces the print factory that is the heart of Marimekko’s craftsmanship. The exhibition also features a special display by guest designer Akira Minagawa.

The venue, the Former Residence of Prince Asaka, features an interior design based on the 1930s French Art Deco style and accented by Japanese decorative elements. In a setting where patterns enliven architectural details, the exhibition sheds light on the power of patterns brought forth by color and form. Enjoy this exhibition, which explores the arts and creative aesthetics behind Marimekko’s Art of Printmaking.

■The two types of flyers can be downloaded here.
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1. Timeless allure of dresses
Marimekko dresses overflow with bold prints, vivid colors, and free-spirited energy. Founder Armi Ratia aspired to create timeless dresses that would be loved across generations rather than chase passing trends. This exhibition showcases more than 60 pieces, ranging from rare early designs to contemporary collections. Unravel the expressive power of color and form in the printed designs that stand out on dresses like paintings on canvas.

2. Creativity born in the Helsinki print factory
Marimekko’s heart is the Helsinki print factory—the place where art comes to life. This exhibition features a video installation by the artist collective plaplax based on their documentation of the process of making prints and the dynamism of form and color. The energy of the print factory is conveyed through this installation like an ever-changing, colorful dream – like installation.

3. Resonant patterns in the Former Residence of Prince Asaka 
The exhibition venue, the Former Residence of Prince Asaka, is a historic building designed in the style of the 1930s French Art Deco movement and accented by Japanese decorative elements. It was also a home where people once lived. The introduction of Marimekko’s lively prints into this pattern-rich exhibition space creates a resonance between the dresses and architecture. Designs from different eras and countries come together for the first time, bringing fresh color to this cultural exhibition space.

4. Design connecting Japan and Marimekko
Marimekko and Japan have developed a deep and long-lasting relationship. Japanese designers including Katsuji Wakisaka in the 1960s and Fujio Ishimoto in the 1970s made major contributions, and there is a natural affinity between Marimekko’s design sensibility and Japanese aesthetics, particularly in their similar perspective towards nature and their appreciation for simplicity. This exhibition features a new installation work by designer Akira Minagawa that reinterprets Marimekko’s worldview based on extensive dialogue with the company.

  • Maija Isola, Unikko, 1964 ©Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija sola 1964

    Maija Isola, Unikko, 1964 ©Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija sola 1964

  • Maija Isola, Seireeni, 1964 ©Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija Isola 1964

    Maija Isola, Seireeni, 1964 ©Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija Isola 1964

  • Maija Isola, Iso Unikko, 1964/2023 ©Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija sola 1964/2023

    Maija Isola, Iso Unikko, 1964/2023 ©Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija sola 1964/2023

  • Maija Isola, Kaivo, 1964 © Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija Isola 1964

    Maija Isola, Kaivo, 1964 © Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija Isola 1964

  • Fun in Finland (1964) Photo: Tony Vaccaro /Tony Vaccaro Archives

    Fun in Finland (1964) Photo: Tony Vaccaro /Tony Vaccaro Archives

  • Under Marimekko Umbrella, 1965 Photo: Tony Vaccaro / Tony Vaccaro Archives

    Under Marimekko Umbrella, 1965 Photo: Tony Vaccaro / Tony Vaccaro Archives

  • Pattern/Dress: Annika Rimala, Iso Laine, 1965 / Nappimekko, 1967© Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Annika Rimala 1965/1967

    Pattern/Dress: Annika Rimala, Iso Laine, 1965 / Nappimekko, 1967© Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Annika Rimala 1965/1967

  • Pattern: Maija Isola, Unikko, 1964 / Kristina Isola 2003 © Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija Isola/Kristina Isola 1964/2003

    Pattern: Maija Isola, Unikko, 1964 / Kristina Isola 2003 © Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija Isola/Kristina Isola 1964/2003

  • Maija Louekari, Siirtolapuutarha, 2009 © Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija Louekari 2009

    Maija Louekari, Siirtolapuutarha, 2009 © Marimekko Oyj Suomi-Finland Maija Louekari 2009

  • Marimekko’s own printing factory Photo: Yuki Ogawa

    Marimekko’s own printing factory Photo: Yuki Ogawa

  • Scenes from the printing mill in the 1950s–60s, 1965 Photo: Tony Vaccaro / Tony Vaccaro Archives

    Scenes from the printing mill in the 1950s–60s, 1965 Photo: Tony Vaccaro / Tony Vaccaro Archives

Exhibition Title
Marimekko: Art of Printmaking ―Beauty, Dream, Love
Dates
Saturday, October 3 - Sunday, December 20, 2026
Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum（Main Building & Annex）
5-21-9, Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hello Dial operator service 050-5541-8600

Closed
Mondays (except October 12，November 23), October 13, November 24
Hours
10:00 - 18:00（Last admission at 5:30PM）
  • November 6, 13, 20, 21, 27, 28, December 4, 5 opening until 8PM (Last admission at 7:30PM)
Exhibition admission
Admission to the museum is by timed entry system. Tickets may be purchased in advance from the website.
Adults ￥1,400 （￥1,120）
College students ￥1,120 （￥890）
High school students and Seniors (65 and over) ￥700 （￥560）

  1. Figures in parentheses are group admission fees (for groups of 20 or more)

  2. Admission is free for middle school students and younger.

  3. Students are requested to present their student ID, and those who are 65 years or older should present proof of age upon entry.

  4. Admission is free for visitors (and two accompanying persons) with a Physical Disability Certificate, Intellectual Disability Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Certificate, or Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Certificate (inc. MIRAIRO ID).

  5. Admission is free for teacher-led educational visits by students from primary, middle, and high schools in Tokyo.

  6. Admission is free for seniors (65 and above) on the third Wednesday of each month.

  7. On October 28 and November 11, for the “G(ALL)ERY Day”, the number of visitors is limited compared to regular days.

  8. [Autumn Night Museum 2026］Entry after 5PM on November 6, 13, 20, 21,27, 28, December 4, 5: Free for students (with student ID) / Group rate applies for the general public and visitors aged 65 years or above (valid ID is required)

Organized by
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Special cooperation by
marimekko
Cooperation
Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki
Nominal support by
The Embassy of Finland, Japan
Exhibition Production Support
S2
Planning Support
TOEI COMPANY
With the annual co-sponsorship of
Toda Corporation, Bloomberg

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Philosophical dialogue: Thinking and Conversing Together—Patterns Blooming in the Prince Asaka Residence

After viewing the exhibition, deepen your thoughts on themes and artworks through discussion

More Details (in Japanese)

Philosophical dialogue: Thinking and Conversing Together—Patterns Blooming in the Prince Asaka Residence

Mini Lecture by the Exhibition Curator

The curator in charge of the exhibition will introduce key points for enjoying the exhibition and works.

More Details (in Japanese)

Mini Lecture by the Exhibition Curator

Leisurely Art Appreciation Day｜G(ALL)ERY Day

October 28, 2026, 10AM – 6PM (Last admission at 5:30PM)

More Details

GALLERY Day: Leisurely Art Appreciation Day

Baby Hours｜G(ALL)ERY Day

November 11, 2026, 10AM – 3PM（Strollers permitted in the main building during these hours）

More Details

GALLERY Day: Baby Hours
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