EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 9 MIN
Why walking sticks and canes can be more than utilitarian
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When you think of walking sticks or canes - generally quite functional images come to mind. But walking sticks can be so much more than utilitarian. Our next guest certainly thinks so. Renowned furniture and industrial designer Keiji Takeuchi - who is Japanese-born, Milan-Based, New Zealand bred and Paris educated - has brought together nineteen examples of walking sticks and canes, all made by leading designers for a new exhibition at Auckland's Object Space. The exhibition, which runs until the 30th of August, is all about broadening our awareness of this essential and expressive tool.
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When you think of walking sticks or canes - generally quite functional images come to mind. But walking sticks can be so much more than utilitarian. Our next guest certainly thinks so. Renowned furniture and industrial designer Keiji Takeuchi - who is Japanese-born, Milan-Based, New Zealand bred and Paris educated - has brought together nineteen examples of walking sticks and canes, all made by leading designers for a new exhibition at Auckland's Object Space. The exhibition, which runs until the 30th of August, is all about broadening our awareness of this essential and expressive tool.
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Why walking sticks and canes can be more than utilitarian
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