[Tokyo] Nakajo Sings, Nakajo Dances—Letters, Pictures, and Shiseido
The Shiseido Gallery in Tokyo is hosting an exhibition showcasing the work of graphic designer Masayoshi Nakajo.Summary
The exhibition "Nakajo Sings, Nakajo Dances—Letters, Pictures, and Shiseido" is currently being held at the Shiseido Gallery in Tokyo, featuring the works of the renowned Japanese graphic designer Masayoshi Nakajo (1933-2021). Nakajo was known for his work on Shiseido's corporate culture magazine "Hanatsubaki" and for designing logos such as those for Matsuya Ginza and The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. His worldview, characterized by sharp sensitivity and an avant-garde spirit, continues to stand out, especially as his free compositions and hand-drawn works gain renewed prominence against the backdrop of grid-system computer designs prevalent since the 2000s. This exhibition seeks to explore the essence of Nakajo's design by examining his numerous works in the context of Japanese art, aiming to discover new possibilities for beauty in our diverse contemporary era. The exhibition runs from March 3 to June 28, 2026, and admission is free.
(Source：artscape)