Hiroaki Inaba solo exhibition "Crossing Borders"
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A solo exhibition by designer Hiroaki Inaba will be held at THE BOOTS SHOP in Asakusa.
Mr. Inaba has close ties with both ROLLING DUB DUB TRIO and TOKYO SANDAL.
Large works will be exhibited on the walls inside THE BOOTS SHOP for approximately one month.
The composition of multiple lines creates a momentary fluctuation in the boundaries of the viewer's eyes as the perspective changes.
It feels like you're observing the vast sky and mountains while flying in an airplane.
These works have a rich expression that changes depending on the angle, so please enjoy them from various angles, such as the front, the side, and diagonally.
Hiroaki Inaba
Born in 1978. Graduated from the Graphic Design Department of Tama Art University.
After working at an advertising agency, he founded the design studio FUNDAMENT in Kuramae, Tokyo.
He handles a wide range of design work, from advertising campaigns for major companies to editorial, packaging, and logo design.
He is responsible for the logo design of THE BOOTS SHOP and the design of the "HONE-HONE" (charm).
He won the Good Design Award for "Daimeikoma," a product derived from his own hobby.
This exhibition transcends his career as a designer.
It will be a collection of graphic art works.
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Since 2022, he has been creating works based on the theme of "crossing borders." The screens, composed solely of lines, intertwine in a multi-layered manner thanks to their double-structure design, and the shift in the viewer's perspective causes the boundaries to fluctuate. This exhibition will feature five works from a series born out of an approach and experiment different from his previous design work.
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Hiroaki Inaba solo exhibition "Crossing Borders"
June 20th (Fri) - July 20th (Sun) 2025
Opening night 6.20 / 19:00 - 21:00
THE BOOTS SHOP
EBISU Building 1F, 2-2-6 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Mon-Fri 15:00-19:00 Sat-Sun 13:00-19:00 (Closed Tues-Wed-Thurs)
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A solo exhibition by designer Taimei Inaba will be held at THE BOOTS SHOP in Asakusa.
Mr. Inaba has had a long-standing and close relationship with both ROLLING DUB TRIO and TOKYO SANDAL.
His large-scale works will be on display for approximately one month on the interior walls of THE BOOTS SHOP.
The intricate compositions of layered lines create momentary shifts and blurring of boundaries, depending on the viewer's perspective.
It evokes the sensation of observing vast skies and mountain ranges while traveling by airplane.
Each piece reveals different expressions depending on the angle from which it is viewed, so we invite you to enjoy the exhibition from the front, side, and diagonal perspectives.
Taimei Inaba
Born in 1978, Taimei Inaba graduated from the Department of Graphic Design at Tama Art University.
After working at an advertising agency, he established his own design studio, FUNDAMENT, in Kuramae, Tokyo.
His wide-ranging design work includes advertising campaigns for major corporations, editorial design, packaging, and logo creation.
He is also responsible for the logo design of THE BOOTS SHOP as well as the design of the "HONE-HONE" charm.
Inaba received a Good Design Award for “Taimei Koma,” a product that originated from his personal interests.
This exhibition presents a body of graphic artwork that marks a departure from his established career as a designer.
Since 2022 , Inaba has been creating works under the theme of “Transcending Borders.”
Constructed entirely with lines, the compositions feature a dual-layered structure that creates a complex interplay of forms.
As viewers shift their perspective, the boundaries within the work begin to blur and fluctuate.
This exhibition showcases five pieces from a series born from a different approach than his previous design work—one that explores new creative possibilities.
Taimei Inaba Solo Exhibition
"Transcending Borders"
June 20 (Fri) – July 20 (Sun), 2025
Opening Night: June 20 / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue:
THE BOOTS SHOP
1F, EBISU Building, 2-2-6 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours:
Mon & Fri: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Closed on Tue / Wed / Thu
http://www.craftbank.net
THE BOOTS SHOP