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Posted: Monday, November 13, 2023Japanese Avant-Garde: Tokyo Meets Buffalo - November 18
The Fashion and Textile Technology Department is thrilled to announce the workshop “Japanese Avant-Garde: Tokyo Meets Buffalo” on Saturday, November 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Technology Building 340.
This workshop will be led by Alice Yumi Sinzato, a multifaceted educator, visual artist, and fashion designer renowned for her avant-garde approach. Ms. Sinzato will guide students through the creative processes that pay homage to the innovative works of Issey Miyake, Yayoi Kusama, and Takashi Murakami. This is a chance for students to dive deeper into the essence of these visionary artists and carry their spirit into their designs.
Schedule
10:00–11:00 a.m.: Lecture with Alice Yumi Sinzato
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.: Hands-on Activity
2:00–4:00 p.m.: Buffalo Art Movement Fashion Show Garment Critique and Discussion
How to Participate
To secure your spot or for more information, RSVP to Erin Habes, lecturer in the Fashion and Textile Technology Department, at your earliest convenience.
This workshop is fully funded by the Grant Allocation Committee and hosted by Erin Habes.
The Buffalo Art Movement fashion show is a fashion show fundraiser for the Black Fashion Scholarship on February 16, 2024.
