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1. Exhibition Review: Japanese Garments from Two Perspectives Kimono Style: The John C. Weber Collection, New York City: Metropolitan Museum of Art, June 7, 2022–February 20, 2023 Dressed by Nature: Textiles of Japan at the Minneapolis [Minnesota] Institute of Art, June 25–September 11, 2022

Author

Koplos, Janet

Subjects
*CLOTHING & dress, *KIMONOS, *JAPANESE language, *ART museums, *EXHIBITIONS
Abstract

Exhibition Review: Japanese Garments from Two Perspectives Kimono Style: The John C. Weber Collection, New York City: Metropolitan Museum of Art, June 7, 2022-February 20, 2023 Dressed by Nature: Textiles of Japan at the Minneapolis [Minnesota] Institute of Art, June 25-September 11, 2022 Ranging from the 18th to the 20th centuries, it includes a large number of period Western garments that borrow Japanese materials or effects, as well as contemporary garments by major Japanese designers, and various other traditional Japanese garments including theatrical costumes and work clothes in addition to the expected kimono. Although made of a natural material, silk kimono was upper-class and ceremonial, whereas this exhibition focused on everyday garments and other types of cloth made of commonplace, locally available materials, such as elm bark, hemp, rice straw, paper, nettle and even fish skin. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023
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2. How MoMA Design Store Builds Exclusivity.

Author

CELESTE, SOFIA

Subjects
COMMERCIAL buildings, OPERATING budgets, MODERN art, ART museums, EDUCATIONAL programs
Abstract

The MoMA Design Store, which supports the Museum of Modern Art's collections and educational programs, has become a successful omnichannel enterprise since launching its website in 1998. The store has strategic locations in New York City, Japan, and Hong Kong, and also operates e-commerce in these regions. The MoMA Design Store is known for its exclusive and diverse selection of products, often being the first to bring new brands and rising design talents to market. The store's sales have been consistently increasing, making it an important contributor to the museum's operating budget. The store's merchandising strategy is carefully aligned with the Museum of Modern Art's curatorial mission, and it prioritizes products that are in line with the museum's values of innovation, sustainability, and cultural diversity. The store also actively seeks out local manufacturers to support local talent and reduce reliance on the supply chain. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023