Naro Tamiya’s creative works expressed with felt materials and patchwork are unique because of their colorfulness. A special exhibition of his works, NARO’S WONDERLAND, will be held at PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE / ROPPONGI.
Hats that have been made for the store display since its opening will be exhibited in a happy and lively way.
In addition, a workshop "Happy hatter Naro Tamiya" in which parents and children can participate to make stylish hats together with Mr. Tamiya will be held on August 27 (Sat).
Naro Tamiya
1965 Born in Tokyo.
1990 Starts holding numerous solo and joint exhibits as a printmaker.
1992 Finishes the Print Art Course of the Sokei Academy of Fine Art & Design.
1999 Starts participating in the ART WORK at the Miyake Design Office.
2005 Is responsible for the installation of clothes at the ISSEY MIYAKE Paris Collection 1977-1999: Invitations by Tadanori Yokoo held by the Museum of Modern Art, Toyama.
2007 Exhibits works at the 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT exhibition THIS PLAY!
2008 Participates in the Koganecho Bazaar held by the city of Yokohama. Holds the exhibition called Naro Tamiya + me ISSEY MIYAKE.
2009 Holds the exhibition The World of Naro Tamiya – Fantastic Laughing Dolls at the Verkehr Museum (Port of Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture).
He is now responsible for the store displays at PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE/ROPPOINGI, me ISSEY MIYAKE/AOYAMA.
Workshop “Happy hatter Naro Tamiya”
Date: August 27 (Sat), starts from 13:30- / 15:30- (takes about an hour for each workshop)
Venue: PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE / ROPPONGI
Target: Children between four and six years and their parents
(Note that during the workshop we use scissors, adhesive bond, permanent markers and safety pins.)
Capacity: Eight children for each workshop
Cost: Free of charge
How to apply: Read the QR code below or send an e-mail to naro@imi.isseymiyake.com with the following information by August 18 (Thu) 12:00 pm (noon):
● Subject:
Application for “Happy hatter Naro Tamiya”
● Text:
- Number of children participating, name, age and gender
- Which workshop would you like to participate in?
[ 1st. (13:30-) / 2nd. (15:30-) / either ]
- Where did you find this event's information?
( Please write only a number for mail.)
1: ISSEY MIYAKE INC. website
2: Tokyo Midtown website
3: This event's flyer in Tokyo Midtown
4: Other
* Please note that the participation is limited to sixteen children in total chosen by lottery.
* You will be notified via e-mail on August 19 (Fri) whether you can participate or not.
PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE / ROPPONGI
TOKYO MIDTOWN E-0202 9-7-3 AKASAKA MINATO-KU TOKYO
Tel.03-5413-7257 open 11:00-21:00 www.isseymiyake.com
