THIS SUMMER, Louis Vuitton invites the world to step inside a new chapter of its legacy with Visionary Journeys – an immersive exhibition landing at Osaka’s Nakanoshima Museum from 15 July – 17 September 2025.
Coinciding with the Osaka World Expo, this showcase marks the brand’s most ambitious cultural presentation since Volez, Voguez, Voyagez (2015-2019), sparking a triumphant return to large scale storytelling seen through an avant-garde lens.
Curated by acclaimed fashion historian Florence Müller and brought to life by Shohei Shigematsu of OMA, Visionary Journeys is a deeply personal homage to the Maison’s enduring ties with Japan. Unfolding across twelve thematic chapters, you will be able to witness a sensory voyage through time, craftsmanship and cultural dialogue.
Papillon bag in Monogram Cherry Blossom canvas in collaboration with Takashi Murakami, Spring/ Summer 2003
Samurai miniatures box in Monogram Eclipse canvas, 2018
Expect a feast for the eyes as over 1,000 rare and archival objects – including 200 Japan-related artefacts, the iconic Trunkscape installation, the original 1897 Monogram canvas, bespoke creations by Japanese artists (like Takashi Murakami) and a dedicated space of genre-defining collaborations (from Supreme to Stephen Sprouse) , will be available to see firsthand.
Japanese Cruiser bag in Monogram Drip denim for Louis Vuitton by Virgil Abloh, in collaboration with NIGO®, Pre-Spring/ Summer 2022
Kabuki make-up case in Monogram canvas 2004: Private Collection
Each room tells a story. From Asnières to Atelier Rarex, visitors will be able to catch a glimpse of Louis Vuitton’s spirit of innovation and global legacy of savoir-faire. With their rich visual narrative and deep cultural resonace, Visionary Journeys is more than an exhibition – it’s a moment.
by Imogen Clark
Exhibition runs parallel to Kusama at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka and the French Pavilion at World Expo 2025