「アーツ・アンド・クラフツとデザイン　ウィリアム・モリスからフランク・ロイド・ライトまで」

Following the Industrial Revolution, the Arts and Crafts movement began in Britain in the latter half of the 19th century to reclaim handcraft-based production activities. The aim was to integrate art and life. William Morris (1834-1896) was a leading figure in this movement. Architects like Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) also participated in the movement, leading to new developments. The Arts and Crafts movement, which aimed to revive craftspersonship, had an impact not only on fine arts, crafts, and architecture but also on industry and the cultural life of people. Its philosophy continues to influence modern-day Japan. This exhibition will introduce the progress of this movement, which reflected and evolved in various regions' histories and cultures, through approximately 170 works, including textiles, wallpaper, furniture, and metalwork.

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The Sogo Museum of Art is located on the 6th floor of the Sogo Yokohama store, which opened in September 1985 and played a pioneering role in the Minato Mirai 21 Plan, which aims to create a new city in Yokohama. Sogo Yokohama has various cultural facilities to serve as a base for information on cultural and daily activities. Above all, in consideration of the current situation of cultural facilities in Yokohama and Kanagawa, we want to contribute to the local culture and at the same time to focus on a broader worldwide culture. Opened on September 20, 1985, the museum was the first in a department store in Japan to be registered under the Museum Law (registration number: Kanagawa No. 22). Approximately 200 oil paintings and watercolors by Shintaro Suzuki, etc. are the center of the collection, and at the exhibition, a wide range of domestic and foreign artwork such as Western paintings, Japanese paintings, crafts, sculptures, prints, and photographs are exhibited. In addition, through art lectures and other activities, we are playing an important role as a base for cultural  activities in the community.

Arts & Crafts and Design: From William Morris to Frank Lloyd Wright

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