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‘Living Modernity’, ‘Solar Biennale’ and ‘Splash!’

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1 April 2025

Episode 703

34 minutes


Photo: Cynthia Ammann

We explore experimental ways of living thanks to a new exhibition in Tokyo and we imagine sunnier futures at the ‘Solar Biennale’ in Switzerland. Finally, a cooling dip in the pool as we visit ‘Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style’ at London’s Design Museum.

1 April 2025

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Chapter 1

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Photo: Courtesy of National Art Museum, Tokyo

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Chapter 1

‘Living Modernity: Experiments in the Exceptional and Everyday 1920s-1970s’

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Monocle’s Ryuma Takahashi meets with the exhibition’s curator, Ken Tadashi Oshima, to discuss innovative and imaginative approaches to living.

11 minutes

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‘Solar Biennale’

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The second iteration of the event takes place in Lausanne, Switzerland. Co-curator Scott Longfellow discusses how an optimistic approach to the energy transition is needed to get the public onboard.

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Chapter 3

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‘Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style’

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Monocle’s Monica Lillis visits the newest showcase at London’s Design Museum.

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