In Italy, one can find people who place the greatest value on enjoying life. They cherish their beloved families and friends, gather around bright and delicious dining tables, and savor the small, ordinary moments of everyday life with sincerity. Within such a way of living, diverse and richly expressive designs have been nurtured—designs that value affection and joy beyond mere convenience. From objects that lighten the heart at a glance to refined works that seem to sharpen the senses, Italian design, born from a free and abundant outlook on life, adds color to daily living and gently awakens our ability to feel.
This exhibition focuses on Italian “daily life” and “food,” presenting approximately 50 chairs from the Oda Collection, along with furniture, lighting, and products related to dining—timeless masterpieces that continue to shine today. In addition, 2026 marks the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy. See, learn, and enjoy—immerse yourself in the captivating world of design born in Italy.
Exhibition Period
December 20, 2025 (Sat) – May 31, 2026 (Sun)
Venue
Venue 1 / Centpure I Gallery 1
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed: Mondays (open on holidays, closed the following day)
Venue2 / Centpure II Furniture Design Archives
Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Admission
Free
Organizer
Higashikawa The Town of Photography
Cooperation
Noritsugu Oda, Oda Collection Organization, Asahikawa Furniture Industry Cooperative
関連展示･イベント
1. Nakagawa Teijiro Memorial Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum, Station Gallery
“Ciao! Italia – Italian Design Exhibition with the Oda Collection”
Date: November 12, 2025 (Wed) – February 23, 2026 (Mon)
2. Asahikawa Design Center
“Masterpiece from Oda Collection”
Date: November 26, 2025 (Wed) – February 23, 2026 (Mon)