Gucci celebrates 60 years of presence in Japan with a captivating exhibition, "Bamboo 1947: Then and Now," showcasing the iconic Bamboo 1947 bag reimagined by six renowned Japanese artisans and contemporary artists.
Creative Director Sabato De Sarno has curated a unique dialogue between past and present, inviting artists to imbue these vintage bags with their distinct artistic voices. Photographer Daido Moriyama's dynamic, high-contrast imagery adorns the bags, creating a striking visual impact. Meanwhile, Yui Yaegashi's abstract painting style brings a vibrant touch, with freehand brushwork and layered colors transforming the silhouettes.
Recreating the Bamboo 1947 bag bamboo handles and closures in ceramic, renowned ceramist Hirotsune Nakazato has used meticulous hand-building methods, while master goldsmith and Living National Treasure Morihito Katsura, alongside his apprentice Naoko Ai, have recreated them in precious metals.
Adapting her Neon series to the leather bags, painter Nami Yokoyama has employed traditional grisaille techniques to meticulously layer paint on the Bamboo 1947 bags, while Ai Tokeshi has applied traditional Ryukyuan lacquering techniques to create modern expressions.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience a unique fusion of tradition and innovation, where the past inspires the present, and artistry transcends time.
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