Salon Format
Each salon unfolds across four chambers: luminous installations, scent bar, tactile library, and resonance lounge. Audiences are guided by ShippoLab hosts who weave narratives of cloisonné heritage and contemporary kinship.
- • Live enamel linework demonstrations
- • Scent pairings crafted with botanicals from Kyoto gardens
- • Soundscapes encoded with kiln frequencies
- • Collaborative mural where guests contribute wire motifs
Upcoming Salons
Nebula Reverie
Hosted at the Tokyo Design Biennale, celebrating cloisonné astral motifs and zero-gravity choreography.
April 2026
Desert Luminance
Collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, featuring heat-reactive enamel palettes and oud-infused ambience.
June 2026
Nordic Tide
Presented in Copenhagen, exploring water-inspired cloisonné lines, ice-harvested aromas, and harp improvisations.
September 2026
Curatorial Partners
ShippoLab collaborates with museums, wellness retreats, and interdisciplinary festivals to shape salons tailored to local narratives. Partnerships include site-responsive installations and knowledge exchanges with resident artisans.
• Hybrid salons hosted simultaneously in Kyoto and partner cities
• Custom cloisonné lighting designed for each venue
• Comprehensive storytelling kits for educators and docents
Host a Salon
Museums and cultural institutions can request a collaboration dossier detailing spatial needs, sustainability guidelines, and cross-disciplinary programming options.
Salon Playlist
Listen to the Kinship Salon soundscape featuring kiln vibrations, handbell layers, and ambient electronics. Each track modulates light sequences in our physical installations.