The First Large-Scale Retrospective Exhibition of Minami Tada Since His Passing Will Be Held, Exhibiting the Trajectory of His Creative Work Spanning Approximately 70 Years
The first large-scale retrospective of post-war abstract sculptor Minami Tada, showcasing his 70-year career, will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.Summary
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo will host "Minami Tada—Light, Dignified and Wavering," the first large-scale retrospective of abstract sculptor and designer Minami Tada (1924–2014), running from August 29th to December 6th. Tada was a pioneer who actively incorporated industrial materials and techniques into his art, creating forms that interacted with light, reflection, and the viewer's movement, diverging from academic figurative sculpture. The exhibition spans his approximately 70-year career, covering sculpture, reliefs, stage curtains, chandeliers, and building facades. Key highlights include the full-scale reconstruction of his lost work, the chandelier "Chendelia" (1963), made from ball chains, and a partial reconstruction of the light sculpture "Zuiun" (1973), using original crystal glass parts.
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