Takada Kenzo (1939-2020) stands as one of the first Japanese fashion designers to firmly establish himself in Paris, where his groundbreaking ideas led to the creation of countless looks that redefined the industry. After moving to France alone, he launched his eponymous brand in 1970, quickly garnering attention and earning the status of "poet of cotton" for his innovative use of this humble material. His focus on liberating the human form through clothing resulted in loose, dart-free garments and designs featuring straight-cut kimono sleeves. Moreover, he earned the title "the magician of colours" for his masterful combinations of hues and patterns, creating works that encapsulated his unique Japanese sensibility. Takada's designs transcended national boundaries, cultures, and gender, offering a fresh clothing style untethered from Eurocentric traditions. Even today, his creations are treasured worldwide.

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This exhibition is the first large-scale solo showcase since Takada Kenzo died in 2020. It will feature his garments, highlighting the evolution of his designs over time. The exhibition includes the paintings he began creating as a child and reference materials that inspired his vision and fashion design sketches. Through this comprehensive presentation, visitors will gain a profound understanding of Takada Kenzo's lifelong creative genius, the pioneering designer who truly made the world his stage.

Takada Kenzo (1939-2020) stands as one of the first Japanese fashion designers to firmly establish himself in Paris, where his groundbreaking ideas led to the creation of countless looks that redefined the industry. After moving to France alone, he launched his eponymous brand in 1970, quickly garnering attention and earning the status of "poet of cotton" for his innovative use of this humble material. His focus on liberating the human form through clothing resulted in loose, dart-free garments and designs featuring straight-cut kimono sleeves. Moreover, he earned the title "the magician of colours" for his masterful combinations of hues and patterns, creating works that encapsulated his unique Japanese sensibility. Takada's designs transcended national boundaries, cultures, and gender, offering a fresh clothing style untethered from Eurocentric traditions. Even today, his creations are treasured worldwide.

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This exhibition is the first large-scale solo showcase since Takada Kenzo died in 2020. It will feature his garments, highlighting the evolution of his designs over time. The exhibition includes the paintings he began creating as a child and reference materials that inspired his vision and fashion design sketches. Through this comprehensive presentation, visitors will gain a profound understanding of Takada Kenzo's lifelong creative genius, the pioneering designer who truly made the world his stage.

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Takada Kenzo (1939-2020) stands as one of the first Japanese fashion designers to firmly establish himself in Paris, where his groundbreaking ideas led to the creation of countless looks that redefined the industry. After moving to France alone, he launched his eponymous brand in 1970, quickly garnering attention and earning the status of "poet of cotton" for his innovative use of this humble material. His focus on liberating the human form through clothing resulted in loose, dart-free garments and designs featuring straight-cut kimono sleeves. Moreover, he earned the title "the magician of colours" for his masterful combinations of hues and patterns, creating works that encapsulated his unique Japanese sensibility. Takada's designs transcended national boundaries, cultures, and gender, offering a fresh clothing style untethered from Eurocentric traditions. Even today, his creations are treasured worldwide.

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This exhibition is the first large-scale solo showcase since Takada Kenzo died in 2020. It will feature his garments, highlighting the evolution of his designs over time. The exhibition includes the paintings he began creating as a child and reference materials that inspired his vision and fashion design sketches. Through this comprehensive presentation, visitors will gain a profound understanding of Takada Kenzo's lifelong creative genius, the pioneering designer who truly made the world his stage.

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async–Immersion Tokyo

Based on Sakamoto's seminal album Async, this immersive installation brings his visionary music into the spatial realm. Visitors are surrounded by evolving soundscapes and abstract visual elements, creating a multisensory journey through themes of existence, death, and the beauty found in the ordinary. Async–Immersion Tokyo is a poignant exploration of how sound and space can evoke profound emotional connections.

This exhibition is more than a retrospective; it brings together famous artists and curators to build the exhibit ideally. It is a dialogue between past and future, honouring Ryuichi Sakamoto's genius and enduring impact. Seeing Sound, Hearing Time offers an unparalleled journey into the transformative power of sound, making it an essential experience for art and music enthusiasts alike.

Collaboration artists | Shiro Takatani, Daito Manabe, Carsten Nicolai, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Zakkubalan, Toshio Iwai
‍Special collaboration | Fujiko Nakaya

Takada Kenzo (1939-2020) stands as one of the first Japanese fashion designers to firmly establish himself in Paris, where his groundbreaking ideas led to the creation of countless looks that redefined the industry. After moving to France alone, he launched his eponymous brand in 1970, quickly garnering attention and earning the status of "poet of cotton" for his innovative use of this humble material. His focus on liberating the human form through clothing resulted in loose, dart-free garments and designs featuring straight-cut kimono sleeves. Moreover, he earned the title "the magician of colours" for his masterful combinations of hues and patterns, creating works that encapsulated his unique Japanese sensibility. Takada's designs transcended national boundaries, cultures, and gender, offering a fresh clothing style untethered from Eurocentric traditions. Even today, his creations are treasured worldwide.

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This exhibition is the first large-scale solo showcase since Takada Kenzo died in 2020. It will feature his garments, highlighting the evolution of his designs over time. The exhibition includes the paintings he began creating as a child and reference materials that inspired his vision and fashion design sketches. Through this comprehensive presentation, visitors will gain a profound understanding of Takada Kenzo's lifelong creative genius, the pioneering designer who truly made the world his stage.

Takada Kenzo (1939-2020) stands as one of the first Japanese fashion designers to firmly establish himself in Paris, where his groundbreaking ideas led to the creation of countless looks that redefined the industry. After moving to France alone, he launched his eponymous brand in 1970, quickly garnering attention and earning the status of "poet of cotton" for his innovative use of this humble material. His focus on liberating the human form through clothing resulted in loose, dart-free garments and designs featuring straight-cut kimono sleeves. Moreover, he earned the title "the magician of colours" for his masterful combinations of hues and patterns, creating works that encapsulated his unique Japanese sensibility. Takada's designs transcended national boundaries, cultures, and gender, offering a fresh clothing style untethered from Eurocentric traditions. Even today, his creations are treasured worldwide.

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This exhibition is the first large-scale solo showcase since Takada Kenzo died in 2020. It will feature his garments, highlighting the evolution of his designs over time. The exhibition includes the paintings he began creating as a child and reference materials that inspired his vision and fashion design sketches. Through this comprehensive presentation, visitors will gain a profound understanding of Takada Kenzo's lifelong creative genius, the pioneering designer who truly made the world his stage.