Nigo from Japan Exhibition

Friday 15th May 2026 I went to the Design Museum with my dad, we travelled there on the Elizabeth line from Ilford to Paddington where I walked through to see the Paddington Bear statues and the shop, then went on the Circle line to High Street Kensington. EXHIBITION
NIGO: From Japan with Love
We explored the vision and legacy of Japanese designer and creative director NIGO – from street style to music and beyond, in the first UK exhibition showcasing his multifaceted creative work, alongside vintage objects and traditional crafts from his personal collection.
This landmark exhibition features over 700 objects, with highlights including a recreation of NIGO’s teenage bedroom, rare designs, ceramics hand-thrown by NIGO himself, and a life-size glass tea house made especially for the exhibition. His work draws on influences spanning vintage Americana, streetwear, hip-hop, traditional Japanese craft and growing up in 1980s Tokyo. Below are some pictures from my day and with my food from Wanstead at Otto last Monday, if you like reading my blog please comment.

36 thoughts on “Nigo from Japan Exhibition”

  1. Hi Nathan
    Great blog, thank you for sharing with me, l read it to my sister because she is driving, she thought it was brilliant, and l will show the pictures later. Well done.

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  2. Looks like you had an amazing time at the exhibition and the food you ate looked absolutely delicious!! Xxx

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  4. Great exhibition Nathan glad you enjoyed it and had a lovely day all the pictures are really great also your food looked lovely as well xxx

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  5. Nathan looks like you’ve had another absolutely fantastic day out with your Dad, firstly I love all your different Paddington Bears, brilliant babe. Then all your different pictures from the Migo exhibition, there are so many brilliant photos to look at, you should be a professional photographer! Oh my goodness, where did you put all that food!? This was another super day out with your Dad so thank you so for sharing it with us! XXX ❤️

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  7. A great exhibition on design and some really cool stuff really liked the McDonald’s shirt .I am glad you visited your pal Paddington , well done Nathan.

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  9. Thanks Nathan that was a different exhibition. Great to see Paddington got a look in. Good choice of restaurant too.

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  11. Aw wow Nathan! Really enjoyed reading this blog! Looks like you had a great time and took lots of great photos!

    Can’t wait for the next blog!xxxxxx

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  13. Definitely an exhibition I’d like to see so thanks for telling us all about it. I can’t get enough of Paddington so thanks for sharing those photos. Have a good holiday! With love from Jean x

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  14. Great blog as usual Nathan looks like a very interesting exhibition l enjoyed your pictures xxx

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  15. Hey Nathan,

    Thanks for sharing another super blog. I’ve missed Paddington, so glad he is back in the mix.

    I’d never heard of Nigo and your write-up about his journey and influences was really helpful. Amazing artwork and fashion, paying homage to favourites from the past. As always, your blogs always evoke a wonderful memory from the past, thank you.

    See you soon.

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  17. You always find the coolest exhibitions to visit! Thanks for sharing with us and I love the photos. Paddington’s marmalade jacket is fab! Xx

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