“An extraordinary historic occurrence of enormous beauty”
Diana Vreeland (1903 – 1989). Foreword to the catalogue “Opulence”, 1984
KIMONO: Fashioning Identities
Country: Japan
City: Tokyo
Place: Tokyo National Museum
This exhibition traces the kimono from its inception some eight hundred years ago to its role today as a symbol of Japanese culture with increasing sway on the contemporary fashion scene.
Kimono! The Artistry of Itchiku Kubota
Country: USA
City: Utica, New York
Place: Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute
The Institute made a great effort to create a unique atmosphere for this show, constructing a Japanese gate for the entrance to the exhibition, an imitation of a Koi pond and educational hands-on workshops about the kimono creation process.
Artistry on Silk: The Kimono of Itchiku Kubota
Country: Canada
City: Toronto
Place: Textile Museum of Canada
The exhibition was inaugurated by Her Excellency Takako Ito, the Consul General of Japan, as part of the programme celebrating 90 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada. Ms Ito gave an overview of the ancient tie-dying technique Tsujigahana and the importance of Itchiku Kubota’s incredible work in reviving it.
Traditions and Dreams: Kimono from the Kubota Collection
Country: Belgium
City: Antwerp
Place: MoMu
The installation in the MoMu Gallery Antwerp featured six kimono from the Symphony of Light series and two kimono from the Mount Fuji series, all showcased in Belgium for the very first time.
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To plan your visit to the Itchiku Kubota museum in Kawaguchi-ko, Japan, please visit www.itchiku-museum.com. Alternatively, please call +81 555-76-8811 or email info@itchiku-museum.com.
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