Fiammetta Pennisi
Head of Art -Science
Exhibition
Swissnex Window #2
Facing Midosuji, the Champs Elysees of Osaka, the Swissnex Window offers a glimpse into Swiss ingenuity and excellence.
Facing Midosuji, the Champs Elysees of Osaka, the Swissnex Window offers a glimpse into Swiss ingenuity and excellence.
The exhibition emphasized the critical role of algae in addressing climate and energy challenges. Algae, responsible for producing approximately 70% of the world’s oxygen, holds immense potential as a sustainable resource. While seaweed is already a staple in Japanese cuisine, the event explored ways to expand its role in global diets, showcasing its versatility and ecological benefits.
At the heart of the exhibition was an evocative mixed-media installation inviting visitors to imagine a speculative future where humanity coexists and co-evolves with microorganisms from the protista kingdom. The piece posed a thought-provoking question: could humans become fully autotrophic, living as “Homo Photosyntheticus”? Through design, performance, biohacking, and culinary experimentation, the exhibition challenged visitors to envision sustainable futures.
Workshop
Learn moreThe MICUL MICUL – Algae Kitchenlab, led by Swiss artist Maya Minder, transformed the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka into a hub of culinary exploration and ecological dialogue. This workshop, activating the Green Open Food Evolution exhibition, highlighted the potential of seaweed as a sustainable superfood and a cultural bridge. Participants, including students from Otemon Gakuin University, explored food's role in storytelling, discussing its political and environmental dimensions while preparing fusion recipes that combined East-Asian traditions with Western innovation.
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Swissnex Window #3: SAY Swiss Architecture Yearbook
January 24, 2025 — February 21, 2025In collaboration with the Swiss Architecture Museum (S AM), Swissnex in Japan presents Swissnex Window #3: SAY Swiss Architecture Yearbook, Switzerland's first architecture yearbook. The publication features 36 selected projects from 129 nominations across the country. Initiated in 2023, this traveling exhibition fosters dialogue on pressing topics in Swiss architecture, such as sustainable construction, while highlighting the exceptional quality of Swiss architectural work.
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Design with Wood: Swiss Innovation Meets Sustainability in Japan
November 28, 2024Swissnex in Japan successfully launched its new Swissnex Window series with the exhibition "Design with Wood" from October 25 to November 22, 2024, at the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka. This inaugural showcase highlighted the innovative work of five emerging Swiss designers—Fabien Roy, Amandine Gini, Victor Moynier, Ramona Hess, and Salomon Elsler—who transform discarded or overlooked wood into striking examples of sustainable design.
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