Art Moment Gallery staff attended the preview evening of Akira Isogawa’s latest collection Automne/ Hiver Collection 2010 on 2 June at the Japan Foundation Gallery in Chifley Plaza, Sydney. The exhibition is on 3 – 25 June.
Akira Isogawa is one of Australia’s most influential and original designers. The exhibition features 50 pieces including his most recent garments, bridal wear and accessories. The exhibition is also a window into Akira’s working studio with design patterns on display, raw sketches and video projections.
Artist talk by Akira was held at the Japan Foundation Gallery on 3 June. It provided a peek into the creative process and an understanding of how the current collection was developed.
Born in Kyoto Japan, Akira moved to Australia in 1986 where he studied fashion design at the Sydney Institute of Technology, drawing inspiration from contemporary Japanese design. Since 1998, Akira has shown his collections in Paris, where he presents Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter collections to international buyers each year. Akira continues to maintain a strong presence in Sydney and internationally.
The Japan Foundation aims to promote cultural and intellectual exchange between Japan and other nations. It organises a diverse range of activities through different avenues such as the arts, cultural events, lectures and educational programs supporting the Japanese language. The Japan Foundation runs a gallery, library and multipurpose space to hold public events. The foundation was established in 1972, and has had an Australian office since 1977. There are currently 23 offices in 19 countries. (Media Release Japan Foundation Gallery 2 June, 2010)
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