Kengo Kuma / Woven

The first exhibition of a significant figure in contemporary world architecture in Central Europe, which is being held in collaboration with the Faculty of Architecture at Czech Technical University and under the auspices of the Embassy of Japan in the Czech Republic. The studio will showcase Kuma's projects with models focusing on the European continent, and there will be a lecture by Kengo Kuma prior to the opening of the exhibition.

Lecture by Kengo Kuma at the Bethlehem Chapel / October 5 at 7 PM
Opening remarks by Ladislav Lábus
Admission 100 CZK
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Implementation of the temporary pavilion / October 5, 2016
Official opening of the pavilion for Prague – the forecourt of the Viktoria Žižkov Stadium, Prague 3
With the support of the Prague 3 City District

Organizers
Jaroslav Fragner Gallery
Kengo Kuma & Associates


Kengo Kuma is a globally recognized Japanese architect with branches in both Tokyo and Paris. Among his most famous works are the Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum, Water/Glass (AIA Benedictus Award), Stage in Forest, Asakusa, the Research Center at Prostho GC Museum, Sunny Hills Japan, Ginzan 'Shirogane-yu' baths, Sake No Hana restaurant, Green Cast, and the Toyoma Center for Performance Arts (Architectural Institute of Japan Annual Award). Current works include Kabukiza, Besancon Arts and Culture Center, and FRAC in Marseille.

In 2015, he was selected as the author of the Olympic Stadium for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Kuma is also the author of several publications, including Anti-Object, as well as the recent Natural Architecture and Small Architecture, which have garnered a wide readership from around the world.

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