Yearly Archives: 2008

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NUNO – kibiso Reiko Sudo Exhibition

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Ever since its start up from 1984, Reiko Sudo of NUNO has worked with traditional Japanese dyers from various parts of Japan, and there is a special textile that she is working on since 2007. Using “kibiso”, raw waste silk threads from cocoons. Textile made from kibiso is said to be high in moisture retention, ultraviolet absorbtion and antioxidation, and is used as skin care ingredient. In this exhibition, natural and ecological daily use goods made with kibiso are presented.

VENUE : December 8th (Mon) – 25th (Thu), 2008 at Gallery anima.
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Handicraft Seminar No.19 “Talking about Textiles”

“Talk Session: Reiko Sudo (Textile Designer) x Toshiyuki Kita”

VENUE : December 8th (Mon), 2008 18:00 – 19:00 at Gallery anima

Reiko Sudo, NUNO textile designer who creates attractive and appealing textiles will talk with the designer Toshiyuki Kita.

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A very practical and useful hanger stand when preparing for grooming to go out or to come home. Its hanger for trousers are designed to prevent slipping off, a tray to hold your coins, keys, mobiles, wrist watches and anything small. There is a hook behind the mirror post to hold your bag, and the two horizontal posts projecting from the mirror will hang on to your neckties and hats. The expandable stand will extend to hang long coats as well.

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VAGRIÉ – Kazuko Koyasu Exhibition

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Kazuko Koyasu’s bags are highly refined, beautiful form with functionality. Using only selected materials, cogitated ideas to the detail, they are truly original in design and timeless fashion.

VENUE : May 14th (Wed) – June 3rd (Tue), 2008 at Gallery anima.
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Handicraft Seminar No.12 “Talking about Bags”

“Talk Session: Kazuko Koyasu x Toshiyuki Kita”

VENUE : May 14th (Wed), 2008 18:00 – 19:00 at Gallery anima

Kazuko Koyasu will talk with Toshiyuki Kita about her VAGRIÉ brand’s design concept, materials, etc.

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Milano Salone 2008 Fuori Salone”Nature e Tecnologia”

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This individual exhibition was based on the theme of the near future and dealt with the idea of incorporating natural materials into daily life. Kita exhibited comfortable furniture ideally suited to our living spaces and lifestyle that paid special attention to the superior natural qualities of wood and also incorporated recyclable aluminum.

The main material used is “kitayama-sugi” cedar from Kyoto, which has been prized as a high class material and used for over 600 years in tea houses and “sukiya” style architecture. The impressively formed trees, known for their straight trunks, can be considered a work of art in themselves. Rather than just cutting down the tree, master craftsmen are involved in the process from growing the cedar to making it into goods, which takes 30-40 years. This series of kitayama-sugi pieces retains the strength and gentle texture of the wood itself.

2008.04.16（Wed）～21（Mon）
GALLERIA IL CASTELLO

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Milano Salone 2008 Fuori Salone”Made in Cassina”

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An event held in honor of Cassina’s 80th anniversary.

Along with works up until now, prototypes and studio models were displayed, as well as a collection of the voices, pieces, sketches, and designs produced by 26 teams of architects and designers who have had a large influence on Cassina’s history. Toshiyuki Kita’s WINK chair was also displayed along with an explanation of its ground-breaking internal structure.

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Milano Salone 2008 INTERNI Event,”Green Energy Design / SUNPLANT”

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Kita collaborated with SANYO to create “SUNPLANT,” an installation using eneloop batteries, at the GREEN ENERGY DESIGN event sponsored by Interni.

This exhibition realized the possibility of portable energy by changing solar energy into battery energy. The aim was, through a fusion of design and technology, to make our daily lives more pleasant and environmentally friendly.

A display in the La Rinascente department store show window at Duomo was also held along with this event.

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Milano Salone 2008 INTERNI Event,”Green Energy Design”,la Rinascente

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Kita collaborated with SANYO to create “SUNPLANT,” an installation using eneloop batteries, at the GREEN ENERGY DESIGN event sponsored by Interni.

This exhibition realized the possibility of portable energy by changing solar energy into battery energy. The aim was, through a fusion of design and technology, to make our daily lives more pleasant and environmentally friendly.
A display in the La Rinascente department store show window at Duomo was also held along with this event.

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imm cologne 2008″La Nouva Casa-Munchen”

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“imm cologne” is an international furniture trade fair held in Cologne, Germany.

Representative pieces from the world market, from luxury furniture to classic and interior furniture, are displayed in the approximately 300,000 square meter venue, predicting the direction 2008 will take.
Kita presented his new work “MOE” from the German company La Nuova Casa-Munchen. In addition to possessing an organic form, this work’s special feature is that the back, elbow rests, side table, etc. can be freely rearranged as desired. A range of form variations are available, with a wide variety of surfaces and colors to choose from.

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