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the outline by naoto fukasawa at 21_21 design sight
'the outline' - the unseen outline of things featuring works by
naoto fukasawa and photos by tamotsu fujii. until january 31st, 2009.
the exhibition consists of more than 100 of fukasawa's product design
objects and some 70 photographs taken by tamotsu fujii taken over a 4 year span.
inside the exhibition: a life-size version of tamotsu fujii's photo studio
photo by masaya yoshimura
naoto fukasawa inside the exhibition
photo © designboom
objects designed by naoto fukasawa on display and photography by tamotsu fujii
photo by masaya yoshimura
objects designed by naoto fukasawa on display and photography by tamotsu fujii
photo © designboom
exhibition view
photo by masaya yoshimura
naoto fukasawa inside the exhibition
photo © designboom
'grande papilio' armchair by naoto fukasawa for B&B italia
photo by tamotsu fujii
exhibition view
photo by masaya yoshimura
exhibition view
photo by masaya yoshimura
the courtyard of gallery 21_21 during the outline exhibition
photo by masaya yoshimura
the outline exhibition at 21_21design sight in tokyo midtown
photo by masaya yoshimura
'the outline' - the unseen outline of things at 21_21 design sight,
the miyake issey foundation
exhibition design by naoto fukasawa and tamotsu fujii,
graphic design by takayuki soeda
the show includes lectures and tours where visitors will have the opportunity to
hear talks by fukasawa and fujii sharing their experiences.
an 'outline' is a contour of something. it is also the boundary that delineates an object
and its surrounds. since that which surrounds an object is air, the outline of a hole in
the air that is shaped like an object is the same as the outline of the object itself.
the air is also a metaphor for the atmosphere around that object. this air (atmosphere)
is composed of everything that exists around the object - elements such as peoples'
experiences and memories; customs and gestures; time, circumstance and sound;
technology and culture; and history and trends.
should even one of these elements change, and the outline of the object changes too.
people share this outline of the air implicitly. my job is to determine this outline and
to design something hat slots right into it.
- naoto fukasawa
I first met naoto fukasawa when working on a series for the magazine 'modern living'
the project consisted of a configuration of 3 photos of products designed by naoto fukasawa.
this is the 22nd time I’ve photographed his works for the publication; since the magazine
comes out every other month, we’ve been playing catch ball like this now for about four years.
in his writings, fukasawa notes that there is no electricity or running water at the mountain
cabin he built and at which he spends his weekends. he says that it is living with these
inconveniences that show him what is really necessary in life. this man, who designs cutting
edge industrial products, places himself in both situations - of convenience and inconvenience
-when he thinks. I believe that I can trust in the expressions and the words that emerge from
such a man. self-denial and a sense of humility towards nature are still necessary for people.
'objects' do not tell stories, but in fact behind them lie many words and truths. in the face of
products for which embellishments are extraneous, I take photographs as though I were
looking at a piece of scenery or at a sculpture.
- tamotsu fujii
irving penn and issey miyake: visual dialogue
a collaboration that resulted in some of fashion's most iconic images is exhibited at issey miyake's 21_21 design sight gallery in tokyo.
shigeru ban: exhibition design of visual dial
designed by shigeru ban, the exhibition outlining the collaboration of irving penn and issey miyake is showcased within the signature cardboard columns and clean lines of the japanese architect.
masahiko sato: the definition of self
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infobar c01 by naoto fusasawa
the candybar smartphone for KDDI au in japan features the full keypad and checkered colouring of the original 'infobar', but with a touchscreen and newly developed android interface.
naoto fukasawa: infobar for iida
with the first-generation released eight years ago, the newest edition references the formal DNA of its predecessor exhibiting the same signature tile-like keys, hand fitting form and similar color palette.
naoto fukasawa: kuubo for vitra
the multipurpose work surface features integrated storage boxes providing an area for keeping notebook computers, files and other materials.
yeti's alphutte
alphutte grindelwald is a truly unique mountain holiday home. from the outside it resembles a traditional barn, but within it o...
michael schoner: coathanger chopper
the clothes hanger moves through out the space, controlled by radio and propelled by two computer fans.
starry night interactive anima
translating the artist's paint daubs into particles governed by fluid dynamics, petros vrellis has created an interactive anima...
inga sempé: stockholm f
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