until Sunday May 28 2023
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo - Exhibition Gallery 1F / B2F
T : +81 50 55 41 86 00
4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku
135-0022 Tokyo
Japan
Following its success at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and after having traveled the world from London to New York, the exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams will be presented at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, an exceptional event that celebrates the sincere, singular ties between Dior and Japan.
Paced by a new scenographic narrative designed, as a tribute to Japanese culture, by architect Shohei Shigematsu, Partner of Oma, this retrospective, which is being reinvented under the curatorship of Florence Müller, spotlights more than seventy-five years of bold passion, punctuated by wonderful discoveries: from the artistic influences of the founding couturier to his love of gardens, from the sumptuous magic of balls to his fascination with the creative richness of Japan, which inspired Dior’s collections from the outset. This unwavering friendship, consolidated by unique collaborations and mutual admiration, is reflected by precious archival documents, most of which have never been shown to the public.
Unveiled one by one are accessories and haute couture models from the past to the present, dreamed up by Christian Dior – including the quintessential Bar suit, an eternal emblem of the New Look, and by the various Artistic Directors who have succeeded him: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri.
Perpetuating the visionary spirit of Christian Dior, innovative icons are also exhibited, such as the Lady Dior bag reinterpreted in the Dior Lady Art and Lady Dior As Seen By projects, along with the worlds of Miss Dior and J’adore perfumes, novel reflections of the history and continual inventiveness of the House.
