Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo presents VHS CLUB, a two-day exhibition and sale featuring over 300 VHS tapes, vintage CRT televisions, and design artefacts. As part of The WEEKEND cultural platform, the event revives the rituals of movie culture while spotlighting Berlin-based artist Lugosis in an exclusive interview. Admission is free.
In an era dominated by streaming platforms and digital convenience, Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo is inviting audiences to step back into the tactile world of physical media with VHS CLUB, a two-day exhibition and sale that celebrates the enduring appeal of the VHS format. Featuring more than 300 tapes, the collection spans beloved classics such as Pulp Fiction, Trainspotting, Lost in Translation, AKIRA, and Back to the Future. Each title has been carefully curated to highlight the way VHS transcended generations and borders, becoming more than just a medium for film but a cultural artefact in its own right.
The exhibition is designed to rekindle the rituals that once defined movie culture—browsing shelves, discovering cover art, renting tapes, and sharing recommendations among friends. Beyond nostalgia, VHS has recently been rediscovered as a collectible object and design icon. The event will showcase the graphic design, typography, and packaging that made VHS instantly recognisable, while vintage CRT televisions and VHS players installed throughout the venue will recreate the atmosphere of an era when moving images were woven into everyday life. All VHS-related items on display, excluding televisions and video decks, will be available for purchase, offering visitors the chance to take home a piece of cinematic history.
VHS CLUB marks the fourth edition of The WEEKEND, Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo’s ongoing cultural platform that brings together fashion, music, art, and community. Previous editions have ranged from an exhibition of more than 100 Nike vintage watches to explorations of running culture with the Patta Running Team, and showcases dedicated to the local communities that shaped Japan’s music scene in the 1990s and 2000s. Each edition focuses on a different cultural theme, creating opportunities for audiences to discover new ideas, communities, and perspectives.
Adding a contemporary artistic dimension, visitors to VHS CLUB will receive an exclusive newspaper featuring a special interview with Berlin-based artist Lugosis. Born in Italy, Lugosis has spent over two decades developing a distinctive visual world through tattooing, graffiti, illustration, and painting. Influenced by comics, animation, street culture, and personal experience, his work continues to evolve across multiple mediums while maintaining a unique voice. Under the theme “My Life Is A Weekend,” Lugosis reflects on creativity, travel, graffiti culture, personal identity, and the films and animations that shape his visual language. The interview also delves into his philosophy, daily practice, and experiences creating work in abandoned industrial spaces, offering insight into the ambitions that drive his artistic journey.
Event details:
The WEEKEND Vol.4 – VHS CLUB
Venue: Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo
Dates: Friday, 12 June 2026 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM) and Saturday, 13 June 2026 (1:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Admission: Free Entry
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