Flower Vase #2 by Kuramata circa 1989

Vase "flower vase #2" designed by shiro kuramata in 1989, produced by ishimaru co., ltd., japan. This iconic piece by the japanese designer illustrates his ability to combine japanese minimalism with a playful postmodern spirit. Known for his sculptural creations that challenged traditional notions of functionality, kuramata was an influential member of the memphis movement and a major figure in international design in the 1980s. Made of transparent, pink-tinted lucite (acrylic), "flower vase #2" consists of a transparent glass tube that is encased in a parallelepiped structure, creating a subtle interplay of material and light. Produced by ishimaru co., ltd., japan, 1989.