Chances are, if you’ve ever wrapped a gift with care, sent mail with flair, or hung a poster the creative way, you’ve crossed paths with it: washi tape. The little rolls of colorful adhesive come in every width, pattern, and mood imaginable, equal parts functional, fun, and fantastical. The original masking tape from Japan was created by the company mt — short for “masking tape”. Now, the brand behind it — Kamoi from Kurashiki, Japan — is taking over Berlin with the “mt Super Tape Festival”, running through May 10. The heart of it all is an exhibition at Aedes, where tape scales up to the architectural. Expect an immersive installation by mt’s longtime art director Koji Iyama, alongside experimental works by students of the Raumklasse at Berlin University of the Arts under the guidance of Prof. Gabi Schillig and Tape That. Think tape as furniture, structure, and free-form expression. The exhibition runs through Gallery Weekend, so consider adding it to your route at Pfefferberg. But the tape takeover isn’t just about looking — it’s about doing. Eleven Berlin shops are joining in with pop-ups, live taping events, and creative workshops. From the mother of all things material, Modulor, to stationery favorites like Luiban or R.S.V.P., you’ll find plenty of spots to dive in, whether you’re after some creative downtime or a fun family activity. Or simply stop by to grab the limited-edition tapes and rekindle your love for paper and pattern — this one’s worth sticking with.
Text: Nina Trippel / Photos: Ruby Watt
Aedes, Christinenstr.18–19, 10119 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Finissage at Aedes 09.05.2025 19h. Free admission.
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