AKIYA AIR
in Rotterdam!
AIR in MONO JAPAN Fair
AIR in MONO JAPAN Fair
“From the 23rd to 25th of January, we brought the spirit of Yunotsu to Rotterdam through an exhibition, a lecture, and a special artist hosting.”
Special Exhibition
Exploring Yunotsu Through Artists’ Eyes
Supernova Hotel | January 23–25
Discover artworks created during the AKIYA AIR residency in Yunotsu, featuring both 2024 and 2025 resident artists. The exhibition reflects how place, living traditions, and collaboration shape contemporary artistic practices.
©MONO JAPAN 2026 Photo: Misato Egashira
Lecture of AKIYA AIR 2025
Immersive Encounters with Art, Craft, and Living Traditions
Nieuwe Instituut | January 24 | 14:30–15:30
No reservation required, Free Entrance
Photo by Gemma Wilson
Presented by 2025 residents Anne Fehres & Luke Conroy and Gemma Wilson, together with Shinya Kobayashi (Founder & Chief Designer of MUJUN) and Yuka Nishida (Branding Director, Social Designer & Artist based in Yunotsu).
The lecture explored AKIYA AIR as an immersive residency where artists deepen their creative practice through dialogue with local artisans and the Yunotsu community.
©MONO JAPAN 2026 Photo: Misato Egashira
Meet with AKIYA Resident
Artist Hosting by Maan Limburg
Photo by Maan Limburg
Supernova Hotel | January 25 | 13:00-17:00
On the last day of the exhibition, we had the opportunity to welcome one of our beloved 2024 residents, Maan Limburg, presented in the exhibition space to meet visitors, answer questions, and share her creative journey in Yunotsu.
©MONO JAPAN 2026 Photo: Misato Egashira