Masakazu Kobayashi studied at the University of Arts, Kyoto, Japan. He manifested traditional textile techniques and aesthetics in his work. Between 1966 and 1975, he worked as a textile designer for Kawashima. His 1982 fabric evoked komon, a textile dyeing technique which uses paper patterns with small motifs.Read More →
Yoshitomo Nara, a Japanese artist known for his large-eyed figures, has gained global recognition through exhibitions and influences from music and childhood experiences in post-war Japan.Read More →
Yusaku Kamekura’s 1957 Nikon poster showcases his innovative graphic design, establishing a significant partnership that enhanced both his and Nikon’s branding globally.Read More →
Soichiro Sasakura, a Japanese designer born in 1949, studied at Kanazawa College of Art and designed the 1988 San Marino glassware range for Sasaki Glass.Read More →
Toshiyuki Kita, a renowned Japanese designer, promotes traditional crafts while creating innovative furniture. He has received numerous international awards and contributes to design collaborations globally.Read More →
Katsuji Wakisaka is a Japanese textile designer. Between 1960 -1963 he studied textile design in Kyoto.Read More →
Suehari Fukami (b.1947) is a Japanese studio potter based in Kyoto. He works in the bluish-white porcelain known in Japanese as seihakuji, developed in the Song dynasty JINGDEZEN wares. Read More →
The exhibition showcased the friendship and collaborative synergy between Buckminster Fuller and Isamu Noguchi, highlighting their revolutionary contributions to art, design, and sustainability.Read More →
“Isamu Noguchi: A Study of Space” explores the sculptor’s innovative integration of art and environment, showcasing his unique multicultural influences, signature works, and transformative legacy.Read More →
Oki Sato’s Black Wire Chair from the Thin Black Lines series combines transparent volumes and practical functions, merging two- and three-dimensional forms in a calligraphic design.Read More →