Shiro Kuramata 1934-1991 (1996)
Shiro Kuramata 1934–1991 is a monograph that explores the life and work of the influential Japanese designer known for blending Eastern minimalism with Western postmodernism. The book highlights his iconic creations which used unconventional materials like acrylic and steel mesh to push the boundaries between art and function. It also delves into his interior designs for Issey Miyake and his involvement with the Memphis Group. Through essays, photographs, and archival material, the book places Kuramata’s work in the context of postwar Japan and global design movements of the 1980s.
softcover; 256 pages
year: 1996
condition: very good
Shiro Kuramata 1934–1991 is a monograph that explores the life and work of the influential Japanese designer known for blending Eastern minimalism with Western postmodernism. The book highlights his iconic creations which used unconventional materials like acrylic and steel mesh to push the boundaries between art and function. It also delves into his interior designs for Issey Miyake and his involvement with the Memphis Group. Through essays, photographs, and archival material, the book places Kuramata’s work in the context of postwar Japan and global design movements of the 1980s.
softcover; 256 pages
year: 1996
condition: very good
Shiro Kuramata 1934–1991 is a monograph that explores the life and work of the influential Japanese designer known for blending Eastern minimalism with Western postmodernism. The book highlights his iconic creations which used unconventional materials like acrylic and steel mesh to push the boundaries between art and function. It also delves into his interior designs for Issey Miyake and his involvement with the Memphis Group. Through essays, photographs, and archival material, the book places Kuramata’s work in the context of postwar Japan and global design movements of the 1980s.
softcover; 256 pages
year: 1996
condition: very good