ATELIER MUJI Special Exhibition: Irma Boom: Book Activist

June 5, 2026 (Fri) – August 23, 2026 (Sun)

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Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd., the company that operates MUJI, will hold the exhibition "'Book Activist' Irma Boom: Book Activist" at ATELIER MUJI GINZA Gallery 1 & 2 inside "MUJI Ginza" (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) from June 5th (Fri) to August 23rd (Sun), 2026.

Since its launch in 2015, MUJI BOOKS has been proposing a lifestyle with books, based on the concept of "Always with good words." We believe that "paper books" not only serve to convey information through words and pictures, but also exist as physical objects in space, and unlike the fragments of information that disappear in an instant on a digital screen, they are three-dimensional and complex, and exist to grow together with people over time.

To commemorate MUJI BOOKS' 10th anniversary, we have collaborated with Dutch graphic designer Irma Boom to create a book called "Book Activist." "Book Activist" is a term that celebrates everyone involved with books: readers, sellers, distributors, binders, printers, writers, and more. Through her work, which spans over 40 years and encompasses more than 500 books, this book explores "paper books" from various perspectives. It is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet thick like a dictionary.

Irma Bohm has created books in various forms with diverse partners around the world. Her style of extracting only what is necessary from a vast amount of information and constructing it in the form of a "paper book" resonates with the philosophy behind Muji's manufacturing, which involves selecting materials, reviewing processes, and shaping products that fulfill essential functions. Through this exhibition, we aim to re-examine the value and potential of "paper books" and create a space that will inspire us to continue living with "good words" in the future.

The exhibition will feature, for the first time in Asia, Irma Bohm's unique "paper books," as well as rare books housed in MoMA and the Centre Pompidou, handmade miniature book models that are not usually on display, and "IBO Paper," a paper developed in collaboration with a paper company. A selection of "inspiring quotes" excerpted from her books will also be presented.

Irma Boom
A graphic designer based in Amsterdam, primarily working on book design. She founded Irma Boom Office in 1991. Her commissioned work to date includes over 500 books for clients such as the Rijksmuseum, businessman Paul van Vlinsingen (1990-2006), Inside Outside, Museum of Modern Art (New York), Prince Claus Foundation, Prada Foundation, Maserati, Vitra, NAi Publishing, United Nations, Tate Modern, and Chanel. Since 1992, she has served as Senior Critic at Yale University in the United States and has given lectures and workshops around the world. She is the youngest recipient of the prestigious Gutenberg Prize and the Johannes Vermeer Prize (Royal Dutch Prize for Fine Arts) in 2014.
WEB｜ https://www.irmaboom.nl/

【 basic information】
"Book Activist" Irma Boom: Book Activist Exhibition Dates: June 5, 2026 (Fri) – August 23, 2026 (Sun)
Opening hours: 11:00-21:00
Venue: MUJI Ginza 6F ATELIER MUJI GINZA Gallery 1 & 2. Admission is free. *Closed on days when the store is closed. Please note that there may be changes to the exhibition schedule, times, or some exhibits may not be available to view due to events, etc.

ATELIER MUJI GINZA
MUJI Ginza 6F, 3-3-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Access | 3-minute walk from Exit B4 of Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, Hibiya Line) 3-minute walk from Exit 5 of Ginza-itchome Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line) 5-minute walk from the Central Exit of Yurakucho Station (JR Yamanote Line)

Organized by Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. Planning cooperation: Irma Bohm Office, FRAGILE BOOKS
Graphic Design | Irma Bohm, SHIMA ART&DESIGN STUDIO
Construction｜HIGURE 17-15 cas
In cooperation with: Allard Pearson Museum, Reflex GmbH & Co.KG, Tadashi Morisaki, and FRAGILE BOOKS
Grants | Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

[Related Information]
<Related Events>
During this exhibition, we plan to hold autograph sessions and talk events with Irma Bohm.
Details and application information will be announced periodically on the ATELIER MUJI official website and social media.

<Notice regarding book sales>
Bibliographic Title | Book Activist Author | Irma Boom
Estimated price: ¥16,500 (tax included) (¥15,000 excluding tax)
ISBN｜9784-909098-481
Publisher | Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. (MUJI BOOKS)
It will be available for pre-sale at "MUJI Ginza" from June 5th, 2026 (Friday). After that, it will be gradually released at MUJI BOOKS stores nationwide. A limited number of [Special Edition] copies will also be sold at the venue.

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【basic information】
MUJI BOOKS "People and Things" Special Exhibition: Ayako Miyawaki
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of MUJI BOOKS, we will be holding a special exhibition showcasing the company's journey and the new book "People and Things" by Ayako Miyawaki, featuring mementos of daily life.
Dates: June 26, 2026 (Fri) – August 23, 2026 (Sun)
Opening hours: 11:00-21:00
Venue: MUJI BOOKS, 6th Floor, MUJI Ginza. Admission is free. *Closed on the same days as the store.

MUJI BOOKS Official Website │ https://www.muji.com/jp/ja/special-feature/mujibooks/
ATELIER MUJI Official Website | https://atelier.muji.com
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What is "MUJI BOOKS"?
In 2015, MUJI BOOKS launched at Canal City Hakata as a multi-purpose sales area featuring approximately 30,000 books alongside MUJI's product range, based on the concept of "Always with good words." Currently, MUJI BOOKS sales areas are located in 58 stores throughout Japan. In 2017, the company launched the paperback series "People and Things," which has now published 24 titles. This series compiles essays and illustrations, each presented as "one book per person," showcasing the thoughts and lifestyles that MUJI values, from the perspective that writers, poets, and film directors are all individuals with their own lives.

"ATELIER MUJI" was named by Ikko Tanaka, a graphic designer and art director for MUJI, and operates under the philosophy that "this is a workshop where we can return to the origins of living and find hints for moving forward into the future." This forward-looking activity serves as a cultural crossroads as envisioned by Ryohin Keikaku, and hosts exhibitions and events on diverse themes such as art and design. In 2025, "ATELIER MUJI BANGKOK" opened.

[From Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.] Press Release

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