Brand-new pop-up event unveiled within the Japanese Palace
In the heart of Dresden, the Japanese Palace plays host to an engaging pop-up exhibition titled "Please do not sit!", which is part of the larger event series "Mythos Handwerk" running from August 13 to September 6, 2025. This captivating showcase aims to delve into contemporary craftsmanship, presenting it in a historic setting in a way that is both engaging and innovative [1].
Two forward-thinking companies, neuerdings and Yard Shed Office, have collaborated on the conceptual and design aspects of the exhibition. Their involvement brings a fresh, creative perspective, likely focusing on design and craftsmanship, that aligns with the exhibition's purpose of presenting modern craftwork narratives and installations [1]. While the specific roles played by these companies were not extensively detailed, their contributions are expected to have significantly enriched the exhibition experience.
Neuerdings, a young company that specialises in unconventional design for previously unused spaces in Dresden, is responsible for bringing the exhibition to the Japanese Palace. The company, now seen as "activists in suits", was formed as a result of the Neustadt-Geflüster project "Future-proof inner cities and centers" [2]. They strive for participatory urban development, working closely with residents, owners, and city politics to create a more vibrant and dynamic cityscape.
The pop-up exhibition "Please do not sit!" is open to the public, with free admission for the former but not for the entire "Mythos Handwerk" event series. The objects on display at the Japanese Palace had previously been exhibited at the Milan Design Week 2025 [1]. Kolja Kirsch and Ole Müller from Yard Shed Office are exhibiting three seating arrangements from their design studio at the Japanese Palace.
The high vacancy rate in Dresden and the space requirements of initiatives have been identified as pressing issues [3]. Luise Thiem, a local resident, expresses concern over the lack of spaces for people to gather. Neuerdings, with its focus on activating unused spaces, aims to act faster than established authorities and institutions to address these challenges [4].
For those interested in following neuerdings' work, they can be found on Instagram at @_neuerdings_. The exhibition was conceived with the support of the design studio herbst.freitag [1]. "Please do not sit!" is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 to 17 o'clock, offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary craftsmanship within a historic setting.
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