LENTO DISCOVERING KOMINKA
Discovering Kominka was a site-specific lunch/exhibition that explored the dialogue between vernacular architecture, contemporary craft, and ecological practices. Hosted by artist Kazunori Hamana in his house/
studio and organic rice fields, the event unfolded through an immersive encounter between art, design, and food.
Painter Sante Visioni used a 200 years old Kominka as a temporary art residence, presenting works inspired by its charred interiors and material history. Chefs Francesco La Monica and Niki Hattori crafted a seasonal sixcourse menu using local produce, foraged ingredients, and natural materials sourced from the Kominka itself.
Designers Tania Utomo and Nils Pyk (Mug Dealer) contributed bespoke ceramic tableware referencing the raw textures of Japanese rural architecture.
Artist : Sante Visioni
Designer: Mug Dealer ( Tania Utomo, Nils Pyk)
Chef: Francesco Paco la Monica, Niki Hattori
Curation: Lucia Filippini