Signed; Issey Miyake - Making Things [Exhibition catalogue] - 2000

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Issey Miyake, Making Things [Exhibition catalogue], a signed bilingual (Japanese–English) exhibition pamphlet from 2000, 47 pages, 21 × 30 cm.

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Description

This is a rare exhibition pamphlet from Issey Miyake: Making Things, held at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo between April 29 and August 20, 2000. Originally organized by the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain in Paris, this exhibition highlighted Miyake’s groundbreaking approach to design, innovation, and material experimentation.
• Size: 21 × 30 cm
• Pages: 47
• Language: Japanese and English (bilingual texts)
• Publisher: Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo (2000)
• Art Direction: Ikko Tanaka
• Design: Ikko Tanaka & Kan Yamamoto

This copy is especially valuable as it is signed by Issey Miyake himself, dated August 14, 2000, making it a highly desirable collector’s item.

The pamphlet features vivid photography and installation views from the exhibition, including iconic works such as Starburst and other experimental textile and form studies. It provides unique insight into Miyake’s philosophy of “making things,” bridging fashion, art, and technology.

A must-have for collectors of Japanese design, contemporary art catalogues, and fashion history enthusiasts.

Keywords (popular, non-duplicate, 1 word each)

Issey
Miyake
Fashion
Design
Textile
Avantgarde
Exhibition
Tokyo
Pamphlet
Signed
Collector
Catalogue
Modern
Art
Japan



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Description

This is a rare exhibition pamphlet from Issey Miyake: Making Things, held at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo between April 29 and August 20, 2000. Originally organized by the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain in Paris, this exhibition highlighted Miyake’s groundbreaking approach to design, innovation, and material experimentation.
• Size: 21 × 30 cm
• Pages: 47
• Language: Japanese and English (bilingual texts)
• Publisher: Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo (2000)
• Art Direction: Ikko Tanaka
• Design: Ikko Tanaka & Kan Yamamoto

This copy is especially valuable as it is signed by Issey Miyake himself, dated August 14, 2000, making it a highly desirable collector’s item.

The pamphlet features vivid photography and installation views from the exhibition, including iconic works such as Starburst and other experimental textile and form studies. It provides unique insight into Miyake’s philosophy of “making things,” bridging fashion, art, and technology.

A must-have for collectors of Japanese design, contemporary art catalogues, and fashion history enthusiasts.

Keywords (popular, non-duplicate, 1 word each)

Issey
Miyake
Fashion
Design
Textile
Avantgarde
Exhibition
Tokyo
Pamphlet
Signed
Collector
Catalogue
Modern
Art
Japan



Shipping Method

We ship via Japan Post, DHL,

International Buyers

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping costs. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
Check with your country’s customs office to determine these additional costs before bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your customs office, not us. Prompt payment ensures item delivery.

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Fashion, Japan
Book title
Making Things [Exhibition catalogue]
Author/ Illustrator
Signed; Issey Miyake
Condition
Good
Brand
Issey Miyake
Publication year oldest item
2000
Height
30 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
21 cm
Language
English, Japanese
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
47
JapanVerified
1080
Objects sold
97.05%
Private

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