%C2%A9 Minol Araki%2C licensed by David Frank and Kazukuni Sugiyama
Rectangular Perpetual Desk Calendar, 1970
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Gift of David Tausig Frank and Kazukuni Sugiyamaexpand_more 2021.48.4.2
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In addition to his practice as a painter, Araki was an industrial designer whose product line focused on objects for everyday domestic life, among them modular table and desk accessories, that were well designed, practical and accessible. In the late 1960s he started PIPa, a New York design firm of household accessories that were sold at high-end department and design stores such as Bloomingdale's and Georg Jensen. While admired, the line was not profitable. Disappointed, Araki concluded that sales, not beauty, was the measure of success. He once even cautioned his design partners that creating beautiful, upmarket products, of which no more than a mere handful might sell, would be dishonorable as it meant less work for laborers.
Details
- Title
- Rectangular Perpetual Desk Calendar
- Artist Life
- 1928 - 2010
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2021.48.4.2
- Curator Approved
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© Minol Araki, licensed by David Frank and Kazukuni Sugiyama