Art Exhibitions
Minami Tada: Still, Shimmering Light
Aug 29 – Dec 6, 10:00–18:00 · Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Koto
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Dates
- Aug 29 – Dec 6, 2026, 10:00–18:00
About this event
SummaryA major retrospective exhibition honoring the pioneering postwar Japanese abstract sculptor and designer Minami Tada (1924–2014).
Highlights
- First large-scale solo exhibition in Tokyo in 35 years.
- Comprehensive overview of approximately 70 works spanning 70 years of her career.
- Features early paintings, sculptures, lighting works, and architectural designs.
- Includes archival materials such as photographs, sketches, and architectural components.
- Highlights her innovative use of industrial materials like stainless steel, acrylic, and glass.
Details
The exhibition, presented in collaboration with the Minami Tada Research Institute, showcases the trajectory of a pioneering female artist who incorporated industrial materials and technologies emerging during Japan's rapid economic growth into her artistic expression. Her work is known for treating light itself as a material that reflects, refracts, and reshapes the surrounding environment, challenging traditional notions of sculpture. The collection includes iconic "light sculptures" or chandeliers, as well as sculptural pieces created for architectural spaces such as the Imperial Hotel Tokyo and Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka. This event provides a deep insight into how she bridged fine art, product design, and urban architecture, bringing beauty to public spaces across Japan.
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