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Japanese Modern / T&Y Gallery

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Japanese Modern at T&Y Gallery The exhibition includes pieces by Junzo Sakakura, Isamu Kenmochi, Isamu Noguchi, Riki Watanabe and Sori Yanagi. There is also a mobile tatami platform by architect Kiyoshi Seike. This is a collaboration with Gallery Sign Tokyo. Junzo Sakakura Bench by Riki Watanabe Isamu Kenmochi Isamu Kenmochi Daybed by Makoto Masuzawa Mobile tatami platform by architect Kiyoshi Seike "My House" by Kiyoshi Seike, 1954  The architect designed his small 1 0m x 5m house   for himself and his family in his parent’s back garden.   The tatami mat was used indoor and out for multiple functions. The house today.  Source: Gallery Sign Tokyo Seike is considered one of Japan's most important post-war architects. This is the dream. I used to have the same model Lambretta, LD Mark II. Source:  Gallery Sign Tokyo There was a model of the house on display. Sori Yanagi tray The exhibition closes December 23. T & Y Gallery is just a few months old and is l...