Showa Modern: Signs, 1920-1930s textiles it reveals so much about

it reveals so much about who we are

The Wild Child in 1970

Thematic focal points are presented on the basis of about 300 selected objects

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“Robotic Building” answers these questions and more

Showa Modern: Signs, 1920-1930s textiles it reveals so much aboutCutting edge works of 1920s and 1930s Japanese design that still excite and inspire. The 1920s and 1930s were a time of tremendous change in the urban Japanese landscape. As a wave of westernization and cosmopolitan culture swept the cities, streets were inundated with bars, cafs, and boutiques. Signs and displays on streets and in store windows were key elements of these new cityscapes. The works of design in this book encompass more than 200