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Exhibition of Jean Prouve - The Poetics of Technical Objects
D-Akihabara temporary
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Jean Prouve
This exhibition, presented by Vitra Design Museum Collection from Germany, Keio University Design Museum Factory Consortium, and Deutsches Architektur Museum, hopes to showcase ideals of modern design to the people of Tokyo.
Frenchman Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a designer, businessman, architect, engineer and producer that created works with innovative solutions. His interest covered a vast field, and his works include paper knives, lighting devices, furniture, architectural systems and huge halls. Prouvé was born and raised in Nancy, France, where he was heavily influenced by art nouveau. He described himself as a "constructor," and never designed for the sake of form alone. Although he placed upmost importance in maximizing usefulness and material efficiency under realistic manufacturing conditions, the beauty of his designs never fails to surprise people.
Prouvé remains an influential force among designers, and many modern architects today, such as Renzo Piano, Norman Foster, and Jean Nouvel, look up to him as their mentor.
Frenchman Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a designer, businessman, architect, engineer and producer that created works with innovative solutions. His interest covered a vast field, and his works include paper knives, lighting devices, furniture, architectural systems and huge halls. Prouvé was born and raised in Nancy, France, where he was heavily influenced by art nouveau. He described himself as a "constructor," and never designed for the sake of form alone. Although he placed upmost importance in maximizing usefulness and material efficiency under realistic manufacturing conditions, the beauty of his designs never fails to surprise people.
Prouvé remains an influential force among designers, and many modern architects today, such as Renzo Piano, Norman Foster, and Jean Nouvel, look up to him as their mentor.
Schedule | Sep 6 (Tue) 2005-Oct 23 (Sun) 2005 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1000, College ¥800, and High school and Junior high school students and Senior ¥500, Under Elementary school students /Handicapped Person Free | ||
| Venue | D-Akihabara temporary | ||
| Location | 6-11-14 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021 | ||
| Access | 5 minutes walk from Suehiro-cho station on the Ginza line or Yushima station on the Chiyoda line. | ||
| Phone | 03-3453-2838 | ||
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