Take a step back and enjoy the beauty of everyday items at the Small MUJI Exhibition, now on at MUJI Plaza Singapura till 25 June 2024.
Small MUJI: The World in Minature
The free Small MUJI exhibition presents 16 original miniature works, alongside new pieces tailored to Singapore. These miniature works have all be created using MUJI products by artist and photographer Tatsuya Tanaka.
You will be able to view creations modelled after Singapore’s landmarks as you enter the miniature universe.
View a model of the Marina Bay area, easily identifiable by the three towers of Marina Bay Sands. We especially liked the way that the artist imaginatively represented the Merlion.
Another work that has been created especially for the Singapore exhibition is that of Gardens by the Bay. See the Supertree Grove imaginatively represented in miniature with the Supertrees made out of colanders and surrounded by broccoli.
There is also a model of Singapore’s bustling port.
Mitate: See the Beauty of the Everyday Through Fresh Eyes
The Small MUJI exhibition is intended to highlight how MUJI integrates into daily lives with designs that emphasise the essence of necessities and fundamentals of living.
It makes use MUJI products as ‘blank spaces’ that invite various uses according to the user’s perspective, adding freedom and joy to everyday life.
It also highlights the concept of ‘mitate’ and the Japanese art of reuse. You can see the charm and playfulness of ‘mitate’ in the various artworks and how you can shift your perspectives on ordinary items.
Tatsuya Tanaka is a miniature photographer renowned for his ‘mitate’ artistry. For Small MUJI, he has transformed MUJI items into representations of varied life scenes. You will also find splashes of humour in the vibrant scenes portrayed in the exhibition.
If you are around the area, stop by and have a look at this free small exhibition of Small MUJI and rediscover the wonder of the everyday.
If you enjoyed this story, you may also enjoy reading about the works of Singapore’s own miniature artist Wilfred Cheah.
