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The Work of Shiro Kuramata: A Microcosmos of Memory

2024.06.11 tue. - 08.18 sun.

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In 1965, Kuramata Shiro (1934-1991) established the Kuramata Design Office, and in addition to making interior designs, primarily for shops, he created furniture on an independent basis. In the 1980s, he took part in Memphis, a movement launched by an Italian design group, and expanded his practice internationally. As indicated by key works like Glass Chair and Miss Blanche, Kuramata developed richly poetic pieces using materials such as acrylic, glass, and steel mesh, which had previously never been used in interior design or furniture. In this exhibition, we present a career-spanning overview of Kuramata Shiro’s works, including design drawings, sketches, and entries from his dream diary , alongside the artist’s own words. * Main Image: KURAMATA Shiro, Glass Chair, 1976, The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto /photo: Tadayuki Minamoto ©Kuramata Design Office

List of Works The Work of Shiro Kuramata: A Microcosmos of Memory (PDF 81KB)

Timeline of Shiro KURAMATA Timeline of Shiro KURAMATA (PDF 80KB)

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Exhibition dates 2024.06.11 tue. - 08.18 sun.

Hours 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
*Fridays: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
*Admission until 30 min. before closing

Closed Mondays (*Exception: July 15, August 12, 2024) July 16, August 13, 2024

Admission Adults: 1,700 yen (1,500 yen)
University students: 1,100 yen (900 yen)
High school students: 600 yen (400 yen)
* Figures in parentheses are groups of 20 or more.
* Junior high school students and younger are free (with valid ID).
* Visitors with disability and one person accompanying them are admitted free of charge. (Please present certificate at the admission.)
* Collection gallery exhibition is available with this ticket.
* Advance tickets and pair tickets are available from April 11 to June 10.


  • KURAMATA Shiro, Miss Blanche, 1988 Artizon Museum, Ishibashi Foundation, Tokyo
    photo: Tadayuki Minamoto ©Kuramata Design Office

  • KURAMATA Shiro, Drawing "Miss Blanche" c.1988 Kuramata Design Office
    ©Kuramata Design Office

  • KURAMATA Shiro, Furniture in Irregular Forms Side 1, 1970 Aoshima Shoten M Plus Inc.
    photo: Tadayuki Minamoto ©Kuramata Design Office

  • Lamp(Oba-Q)[small], 1972 Private Collection
    photo: Tadayuki Minamoto ©Kuramata Design Office

  • KURAMATA Shiro, Glass Chair, 1976 The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
    photo: Tadayuki Minamoto ©Kuramata Design Office

  • KURAMATA Shiro, 01 Chair(double), 01 Table, 1979 Ishimaru Co., Ltd
    photo: Tadayuki Minamoto ©Kuramata Design Office

  • KURAMATA Shiro, Sedia Seduta, 1984 Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design
    photo: Ryohei Yanagihara ©Kuramata Design Office

  • KURAMATA Shiro, Acrylic Side Table #2 1989 Ishimaru Co., Ltd
    photo: Tadayuki Minamoto ©Kuramata Design Office

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Exhibition Catalogue 3,300yen (incl.tax)

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