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Selected Pairs for MONO MAKERS PROGRAM 2025

Selected Pairs for MONO MAKERS PROGRAM 2025
We are excited to announce the selected collaborations for the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM 2025, a cross-cultural initiative connecting Japanese manufacturers with Dutch designers to create new value through craft, dialogue, and design. After a careful and thoughtful selection process, the jury has chosen the following two collaborations for their exceptional potential and resonance with the
5 June 2025 | MONO MAKERS MEET
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MMP 2025: Open Call for Creative Collaborations

MMP 2025: Open Call for Creative Collaborations
The MONO MAKERS PROGRAM (MMP), hosted by MONO JAPAN and NN Life, will continue in 2025, with the Open Call opening on Monday, April 7! This program has consistently yielded impactful results, bringing together Japanese artisans and production specialists and Dutch creators to collaborate on innovative new products that shape the future. Additionally, the program
6 April 2025 | MONO MAKERS MEET
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OPEN CALL AKIYA AIR Residency Programme 2024

OPEN CALL AKIYA AIR Residency Programme 2024
Together with the local partner MUJUN, Stichting MONO JAPAN introduces the new artist in residency programme. Join us for the AKIYA AIR Programme 2024, an immersive three-month residency from October to December 2024, open to Dutch artists, designers, and researchers. Set in the beautiful town of Yunotsu, Japan, this programme transforms vacant houses (Akiya)—a significant societal issue
26 June 2024 | MONO MAKERS MEET
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