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Sugiura Hisui: Epoch-making Modern Design
Mie Prefectural Art Museum
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Hisui Sugiura
Born in Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture, Hisui Sugiura studied Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) after enrolling in the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. At the same time, Sugiura was taken under the wing of the Western-style painter Seiki Kuroda. Also attracted by the Art Nouveau designs that Kuroda had brought back from Europe, Sugiura gradually began to pursue a path as a graphic designer.
After finding a job at the Mitsukoshi Gofukuten (now Mitsukoshi Department Store) in 1908, Sugiura became the first head of the store’s newly established design department. He remained with Mistukoshi until 1934 as the designer of the company’s signboards. Aside from Mitsukoshi, he made countless works in a wide range of genres beyond advertising. Today, these can be seen as the origin of what is now known as graphic design. This exhibition presents approximately 300 works tracing Sugiura’s output chronologically throughout his life.
After finding a job at the Mitsukoshi Gofukuten (now Mitsukoshi Department Store) in 1908, Sugiura became the first head of the store’s newly established design department. He remained with Mistukoshi until 1934 as the designer of the company’s signboards. Aside from Mitsukoshi, he made countless works in a wide range of genres beyond advertising. Today, these can be seen as the origin of what is now known as graphic design. This exhibition presents approximately 300 works tracing Sugiura’s output chronologically throughout his life.
Schedule | Nov 23 (Tue) 2021-Jan 30 (Sun) 2022 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1000, University Students ¥800, High School Students & Under Free. | ||||||
| Website | https://www.bunka.pref.mie.lg.jp/art-museum/000255889.htm | ||||||
| Venue | Mie Prefectural Art Museum https://www.bunka.pref.mie.lg.jp/art-museum/54629037705.htm | ||||||
| Location | 11 Otani-cho, Tsu-shi, Mie 514-0007 | ||||||
| Access | 10 minute walk from the West exit of Tsu Station on the Kintetsu, Ise or JR Kisei Main line. | ||||||
| Phone | 059-227-2100 | ||||||
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