SaloneSatellite Exhibit Concludes Successfully at Italy Pavilion in Osaka

Osaka: The ‘SaloneSatellite Permanent Collection 1998-2025’ exhibition has concluded after attracting significant crowds to the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. The show, curated by Marva Griffin, the founder and creative force behind the event, was inaugurated on September 7 during a ceremony attended by the Commissioner General for Italy, Mario Vattani.

According to Ansa News Agency, the exhibition drew hundreds of thousands of visitors, showcasing 47 design products created from 1998 until 2025 by young talents from around the world. These designs were selected from those that have marked the history of the exhibition dedicated to designers under 35. The exhibit is an annual feature of the Salone del Mobile in Milan, focusing this year on Japanese designers, many of whom began their careers at SaloneSatellite.

Notable designers such as Oki Sato (Nendo), Nao Tamura, and Yuri Himuro, who have become leading international figures, were highlighted as part of the close creative connection between Italy an
d Japan. Marva Griffin noted that SaloneSatellite has been a pivotal platform for emerging designers globally, having welcomed over 16,000 designers from more than 60 countries since its inception in 1998. She emphasized Japan’s central role, with the highest number of participating designers and winners of the SaloneSatellite Award.

Super Rat, a studio founded in 2024 by Osaka-based designer Kazuki Nagasawa, won the latest edition of the award in 2025. Griffin remarked that the ‘Permanent Collection 1998-2025’ in Osaka has sparked new conversations, driven by the curiosity of the Japanese public and the presence of designers who began their careers at SaloneSatellite. She expressed pride in the exhibition’s impact and the journeys it will inspire.

Marco Sabetta, Director General of Salone del Mobile.Milano, shared Griffin’s enthusiasm, stating that the debut of the Permanent Collection in Japan at Expo 2025 Osaka provided valuable insights into international creativity and Italian production. Sabetta highl
ighted the public’s positive response, which affirmed the project’s mission of connecting young talents with industry and culture, strengthening the bridge between Milan and Japan.

The conclusion of the exhibit has reinforced SaloneSatellite’s role as a launching pad for generations of designers and as a focal point for cultural and creative exchange on a global scale.