《壁紙與更多的可能》
當居家的風景越來越多元，我們會發現：壁紙不只是覆蓋牆面的安靜存在，而是豐富生活的靈魂底色。Sangetsu 是一家整合型室內設計公司，業務涵蓋壁紙、地板與布料等產品研發與銷售，也提供空間設計、規劃與施工等服務。本展覽為 Sangetsu 與當代設計工作室 we+ 的共同研究計畫。 Sangetsu 自 1849 年創立以來，即致力於開發豐富人們日常生活的產品； we+ 則透過實驗性設計，展開對素材與文化的探索。雙方藉由這次合作，重新審視壁紙在「設計」與「文化」面向上所扮演的角色。
As the landscapes of our living spaces grow increasingly diverse, we begin to realize that wallpaper is more than a quiet layer upon the wall — it is a subtle foundation that enriches the soul of everyday life. Sangetsu is a comprehensive interior design company engaged in the development and sales of wall coverings, flooring materials and fabrics, as well as spatial design, planning and construction. This exhibition is a collaborative research project between Sangetsu — a company that has been developing products to enrich people’s daily lives since its founding in 1849 — and the contemporary design studio we+, which explores materials and culture through experimental design. Together, they reexamine wall coverings from both a design and cultural perspective.
在日本，壁紙使用的方式受到國內自然環境、住宅型態改變，以及跨文化交流的影響而演變出獨特的文化脈絡。隨著材料與生產技術的持續創新，壁紙已成為現代日本居住空間中不可或缺的元素。於本次展覽中，藉由概述日本壁紙背後的材料與結構脈絡，輔以實際樣本與製作流程，向大眾展示製作過程背後的材料特性。
In Japan, the use of wallpaper has evolved uniquely; shaped by the country’s natural environment, changes in housing styles and interactions with other cultures. Through continuous innovations in materials and manufacturing techniques, wallpaper has become an essential element of modern Japanese living spaces. Through this exhibition, the exhibition present an overview of the materials and structures that led to the widespread adoption of wallpaper in Japan, featuring actual samples and production processes that reveal the material qualities behind wallpaper manufacturing.
展區１：壁紙的材料演進
Sangetsu 豐富的壁紙資料庫顯示，許多壁紙的靈感源自於大自然的原始素材，諸如：石材、泥土、木頭、紙張與紡織物。此展區以「材料」作為分類視角，並以心智圖的形式呈現日本壁紙文化的獨特演進過程。
Section 1：Material Genealogy of Wallpaper
Sangetsu’s vast collection of wallpaper reveals that their inspirations often stem from primitive materials such as stone, earth, wood, paper and textiles. This section categorizes wallpaper designs through the lens of materiality and visualizes the uniquely Japanese evolution of wall coverings in a mind-map format.
展區２：壁紙的未來發展
作為一個從材料中汲取靈感而不斷演進的媒介，壁紙的發展將走向何方？在這個展區中，展示壁紙在未來的多種創新表達潛力。
Section 2：The Future of Wallpaper
What lies ahead for wallpaper, a medium that has continually evolved through inspiration from materials? This section explores its potential for future expression and innovation.
展區３：日本最初的壁紙樣本
自從 Sangetsu 於 1960 年出版了第一本壁紙樣本，壁紙的形式就不斷隨著需求與技術而演化。此展區展出珍貴的典藏樣品本，並搭配時間軸，讓觀眾能親身體驗挑選的樂趣。
Section 3：Japan’s Original Wallpaper Sample Books
Since Sangetsu published first wallpaper sample book in 1960, its format has continuously evolved in response to diverse needs and technologies. This section showcases archival sample books alongside a chronological map, offering visitors a hands-on experience of the joy of choosing.
➤ Photo | Masaaki Inoue / BOUILLON @bouillonfoto
透過本次展覽，Sangetsu 與 we+ 共同深入探討「裝飾牆面」的文化本質，藉由回顧材料與工法的演變，重新發掘日本壁紙文化的深度與美感，並呈現未來室內設計表面材的更多可能性。
Through this exhibition, Sangetsu and we+ delve into the essence of the culture of adorning walls, tracing the evolution of materials and techniques while rediscovering the depth and beauty of Japan’s wall-covering culture and presenting new possibilities for the future of interior surfaces.
