2015.10.10-11.11
Kita’s exhibition “IL LUSSO DELLA NATURA” was held at Chiesa Di San Domenico in ALBA,Italy, a 14th century old church located in central Alba near northern Italy of TURIN. General supervision by Bertone Design office in Milan. This was held in succession to Kita’s exhibition “Timeless Future” on June of 2014 in Barolo Castle of Piemonte,Italy, a pre-MilanoEXPO2015 event.
2013.04.09
Toshiyuki Kita released “serie MAGICA” from Giorgetti, one of the world’s most prominent Italian wooden furniture brands. With beautiful leather coverings, the contrast between the wooden and metal materials creates a sophisticated impression. This series is comprised of a rotary recliner, stool, and table. The active design of the chair changes when people sit on it, adding a new type of expression to Giorgetti’s dignified furniture Period: April 9 (Tuesday) – April 14 (Sunday) Venue: Rho International Trade Fair venue / Giorgetti Atelier via Serbelloni Milan
2013.04.09
Toshiyuki Kita’s famous work “SARUYAMA” was released by MOROSO in 1989, followed by “SARUYAMA ISLANDS” in 2006 and the new “SARUYAMA GIRO” in 2013. Like the SARUYAMA pieces of the past, each part of SARUYAMA GIRO can be freely combined or moved to different locations according to individual sensibilities. A space is created when a person sits on the chair, with the major theme of “the relationship between people and spaces.” Period: April 9 (Tuesday) – April 14 (Sunday) Venue: Rho International Trade Fair venue / MOROSO show room via Pontaccio milan
Toshiyuki Kita will hold an individual exhibition titled “Timeless Future” at the China (Shunde) International Industrial Design Expo in Shunde, China, where design is making great advances. His works showcasing the concept of the “near future,” shown through a blend of the tradition and technologies that Kita employs, will be exhibited in one building. Venue: Shunde Exhibition Center, Hall2-Masters and Designs, Guangdong, China
2010.04.14
Toshiyuki Kita will hold a solo exhibition entitled “Timeless Future” at the Triennale di Milano as part of Saloni Milano 2010. His works will showcase the concept of the “near future,” shown through a blend of the tradition and technologies that Kita employs. 2010.4.14（Wed）～19（Mon） Venue: Triennale di Milano Viale Alemagna 6, Milan, Italy
2009.07.26
An exhibition gathering together Kita’s work that depicts the future will be held in Shanghai, China. Shanghai is a city that has come to embody “the future” through its remarkable development in recent years. The wide variety of exhibited “KITA DESIGN” items includes chairs that have been chosen for the permanent collections of museums worldwide (including the Museum of Modern Art, New York), near-future household robots and electronic appliances, and new pieces that were shown for the first time at I Saloni Milano 2009. “Daily use items” perfect for modern lifestyles that were born from a fusion with high quality traditional crafts, featuring lighting fixtures, tableware, the “Ceremony Space” tea … Read more
2009.04.22
KITA. FUTURE DELIGHT, based on the theme of “light that illuminates a bright future,” is focused on lighting equipment that employs the promising new technology of OLED. Featuring a wide variety of materials and designs, this lighting equipment is also made to be sustainable and environmentally-friendly. 2009.04.22（Wed）～27（Mon） GALLERIA IL CASTELLO, via Brera 16, Milano COCKTAIL：04.22 19:00-22:00 PRESS PREVIEW：04.22 17:00-19:00
A solo exhibition held at a gallery sponsored by a German interior shop in the center of Munich. This exhibition included traditional craft items, lamps that incorporated technology, and sofas by interior makers. Many local designers and members of the press attended the opening where food was presented on Arita-yaki.
A comprehensive solo exhibition held in Amsterdam that included the traditional Japanese craft pieces that are Kita’s life work. Local designers also attended related events, including an opening session.
2004.11.05
A solo exhibition held in Kyoto at a closed down school building. Kita displayed the traditional Japanese crafts that are his life work as well as pieces involving the latest technology, including a robot for home use and LCD televisions. Local designers also attended related events, including an opening session. 2004.11.5（Fri）～11.30（Tue）
A solo exhibition that took place in Midosuji, Osaka, centered on traditional Japanese crafts such as Arita-yaki, urushi (lacquer), washi paper, and tin.
100 years after Gaudí was born, this event was held at FAD, which plays a central role in the fields of design, architecture, art, etc. in Spain. Kita held an exhibition of his works, mainly popular and new works that incorporate natural materials and technology.
A solo exhibition held in the lobby and gallery of the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore. Traditional crafts based on washi paper and high technology design represented by “AQUOS” were displayed.
A solo exhibition held as part of Design Week in Paris. The “newness” of the exhibited furniture, LCD televisions, and images drew much attention and over 500 people attended the opening.
A solo exhibition that took place at the site of a demolished cement factory and displayed Kita’s most famous traditional craft pieces including “CEREMONY SPACE,” washi paper, urushi (lacquer), etc. Both the lecture held at the opening and the display space itself were received very positively.
An exhibition that used all of the 5,000 square meter venue and featured a wide variety of Kita’s works, from his well-known pieces to his new works. This comprehensive exhibition of furniture, televisions, daily use articles, traditional crafts, etc. provided an overall, comprehensive view of Kita’s activities and pieces and was the largest solo exhibition at that year’s Milano Salone.
A solo exhibition, based on the themes of nature and technology, that was held at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg. A size 28 LCD television was placed in a space created solely from natural materials. After the exhibition, “AQUOS C1” was selected for the museum’s permanent collection.
A solo exhibition held at a lifestyle shop in Brescia, Italy. Several hundred people attended the opening, including members of the press. The washi paper lamps that had just been presented in Europe and the size 28 LCD television were especially popular.
A solo exhibition held at the Four Seasons Hotel in the Ubud region of central Bali. Included works consisted mainly of washi paper. This exhibition proved to be a chance for many people, including local artists and tourists, to encounter Kita’s work. The lamps are permanently displayed in the stairwell.
