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Katsumi Komagata: little design

Sep. 5 - Nov. 3, 2020

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Komagata Katsumi (1953-, b. Shizuoka) is a bookmaker/designer famous for picture books such as “Little Eyes” and “Little Tree”.

After working as a graphic designer for the CBS headquarters and the Schecter Group in the U.S. in his 20s, Komagata returned to Japan and designed record jackets for Japanese bands and invitations for renowned fashion brands. In addition to making picture books, which he started with the birth of his daughter, he is now focusing on workshop activities abroad.

This exhibition comprises approximately 300 works by Komagata which span the full arc of his career, including experimental protopypes from his U.S. years, design works related to music and fashion, and idea sketches which show the process of creating picture books. Komagata has always cherished "little things". We hope you enjoy his works which have a size that fits your hand and were created from the closeness of whispering with a small number of people.

Little Tree
ONE STROKE
2008

Gallery Talks by the Artist

Sep. 5, 2020 10:00-, 14:00-
*book signing after talks
at the Temporary Exhibition Gallery

Lecture by the Artist

Oct. 10, 2020 14:00-15:30
*book signing after lecture

at the Hall

Workshops by the Artist

1) Sep. 6, 2020　10:00-
2) Sep. 12, 2020 14:00-
3) Sep. 13, 2020 10:00-
4) Sep. 13, 2020 14:00-
5) Oct. 11, 2020 10:00-
*1-4 open for elementary school students and older
*5 open for junior high school students and older
*reservation required
*book signing after workshop

Gallery Talks

Sep. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct 30, 2020 14:00-
at the Temporary Exhibition Gallery

Admission

Advance tickets (same price as the group tickets) available at the museum and the ticket agencies until the day before the opening.

Adults

1,000(800)yen

Students of Senior High School and University
600(500)yen

Students of Elementary School and Junior High School
400(300)yen

Information

Location

12-3, Matsuhaba, Motomiya, Morioka, Iwate 020-0866 Japan
Phone.+81-19-658-1711
Fax.+81-19-658-1712