Japan
MA, Space/Time in JapanThis exhibition, designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, consists of nine sections, each expressing an aspect of the ancient Japanese space/time concept of "Ma" through photographic essays, sculptures, and traditional structures, such as the teahouse and the Noh stage. Japan, Arata Isozaki, Architecture, photography, sculpture, exhibitions |
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TsubaThree hundred Japanese sword guards (tsuba) and decorative fittings for the Samurai sword are on view. Hand protectors and jewelry dating from the 17th century, worn by the warriors who used the swords, are also featured in this exhibition. sword guards, sword fittings, swords, Japanese, tsuba, Japan, permanent collection, exhibitions |
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Netsuke: Japanese Design in MiniatureAn exhibition devoted to the small sculptures originally designed as toggles for purses and pouches. The four hundred netsuke on display, carved in a variety of forms including Shinto, Buddhist, and Taoist deities, are from the collection of the Peabody Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Japan, netsuke, accessories, exhibitions |
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Concerned Theatre Japan: The Graphic Art of Japanese Theatre: 1960-1980Explore the modern Japanese theater movement as well as the development of Japan's postwar cultural identity through the design of theater posters. This exhibition is co-sponsored by Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and the AIGA. Japan, theater, 20th century, theatrical design, costumes, graphic design, posters, traveling exhibitions |
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Postcard from TokyoI was delighted by this New Year’s card from Takeshi Ishiguro in Tokyo. On the front was an image of a snow covered landscape, with one of those crisp blue skies that only seem to visit Japan when it’s cold. Takeshi Ishiguro, product design, Industrial Design, Creative Lab, studio, Tokyo, Japan, postcard, light light, lamp, feather, Mutant Materials in Contemporary Design, Exhibition, 1995, MOMA, Book of Lights, Artecnica |
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