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EDG has teamed up with long-time creative partners, Contemporanea Progetti, of Florence, Italy to bring you SAMURAI: Sunrise, Sunset.

Dive into the mesmerizing world of a Samurai with SAMURAI: Sunrise, Sunset. Discover centuries of Japan’s formidable military history through masterfully crafted armor, weapons, and intimate personal artifacts. Drawing from the rich and varied Japanese collection of the Museo Stibbert of Florence, Italy, recognized as one of the most outstanding collections outside of Japan, the exhibition features roughly 100 exquisite objects related to the legendary Samurai warrior class. Witness intricately designed suits, eccentric helmets inspired by nature, and the legendary katana, showcasing their military might. Delve deeper into the Samurai ethos with lacquered calligraphy boxes, incense trays, and other artifacts that chart Japan’s broader socio-political landscape.

Exhibition INCLUDES

 â€˘ 100+ original objects, including full suits of armor, helmets, 

  swords, sword guards, saddles, lacquered writing boxes, and  

  incense trays

 â€˘ Interpretive graphic panels

 â€˘ Modular exhibition design

exhibition size  

Approximately 4,000-5,000 square feet | 400-500 square meters

logistics

Shipping: 1 truck inbound and prorated international shipping among participating venues

Installation: approximately 4 days

Deinstallation: approximately 4 days

Samurai is developed by Contemporanea Progetti and distributed by EDG

Exhibition partners

Samurai is developed by Contemporanea Progetti and distributed by EDG

Area size

500 to 1000 sqm

Availability

2025 / 2026 / 2027 / 2028

Hiring fee

Flexible
Package format: Turnkey

Core experience

Original collection

Collections

Photographs / Textiles & Costumes / Paintings Drawings & Prints / Manuscripts Books & Maps / Sculptures / Arms & Armours / Coins & Medals

Languages

English

Technical requirements

Available package options

Turnkey

Add-ons

Education kit / Media kit / Easy translation / Catalogue / book

Highlights

Curatorial excellence

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Original collections
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