Yves Klein: Japan Towel Tongs made from galvanised steel

Tongs made from galvanised steel in Osaka

The Onji Candle is reminiscent of the 70's

these mugs are all made in the Mino Province by CHIPS

Made by Shizu Hamono Co

Kengo Kuma has forged a modern design language that artfully combines the country’s traditional building crafts with sophisticated technologies and materials

Yves Klein: Japan Towel Tongs made from galvanised steelYves Klein first travelled to Japan as a young man in 1952, motivated primarily by his interest in judo. During his 15 months abroad, Klein had numerous important creative and philosophical revelations that culminated in the launch of his artistic career upon his return to Paris. This volume details Kleins relationship with Japan through nearly 150 archival documents, photographs and letters, inviting the reader on his journey from martial arts to