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The Living National Treasure - Sonoko Sasaki
Museum of Modern Art, Gunma
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Sonoko Sasaki
Having studied various techniques of hand weaving in Shizuoka, Sonoko Sasaki(b. 1939, Tokyo) was selected to present her work in the Japan Kogei Association’s annual exhibition in 1971. Following this she further studied techniques in Totori and Shimane, coming to incorporate natural motifs of birds and flowers, stars and moons into the patterns of her fabrics dyed with various plant extracts. Having evolved her unique style she went on to enjoy a string of successful exhibitions winning various awards and gaining recognition at each stage of the progression of her practice. This exhibition provides a rare opportunity to catch a full overview of her career which has spanned nearly 50 years, with delicately woven features of birds and plants, along with kimono and obis created from subtlety dyed fabrics which seem to shift with the wind and light.
Schedule | Apr 18 (Sat) 2015-Jun 21 (Sun) 2015 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ￥820, University and High School Students ￥410, Junior High School Students and under free. | ||||
| Venue | Museum of Modern Art, Gunma http://mmag.pref.gunma.jp/english/  | ||||
| Location | Gunmanomori Park, 992-1 Watanuki-machi, Takasaki-shi, Gunma 370-1293 | ||||
| Access | 10 minutes by taxi from JR Shinmachi Station, 15 minutes by taxi from the South exit of JR Kuragano Station; From the East exit of Takasaki Station, take the bus for 30 minutes and get off at Gunmanomori. The venue is 5 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 027-346-5560 | ||||
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