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Feather stool

Shiro Kuramata (Japanese, 1934–1991), designer
Ishimaru Co., Ltd, Japan, established 1969, manufacturer

Feather stool

Details

Title

Feather stool

Artist/Maker

Shiro Kuramata (Japanese, 1934–1991), designer
Ishimaru Co., Ltd, Japan, established 1969, manufacturer

Date

1990

Medium

Acrylic, aluminum and feathers

Dimensions

21 1/4 x 13 x 16 1/8 inches

Credit

Purchase with funds from the Decorative Arts Acquisition Endowment

Accession #

2010.223

Location

On View - Wieland Pavilion, Skyway, Gallery 420

One of the most influential designers in modern Japanese history, Shiro Kuramata is best known for his poetic, lighthearted designs made from modern industrial materials such as acrylic, aluminum, and steel mesh. In this piece, colorful feathers float in a clear and heavy block of acrylic, juxtaposing weight and weightlessness, eternity and transience.