This is the “#2 Vase” by Shiro Kuramata, featuring the classic beautiful submersion of pink. This sculptural vase is 4.5″ x 4.5″ x 7.5, a wonderful size for a desk accessory or a well lit sill.
From 1st Dibs Website:
“Born in Tokyo in 1934, Kuruamata studied at the Kuwasawa Design School. In the 1970s and ’80s, he explored industrial materials in his designs. Inspired by Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, Kuramata produced irreverent and bold work. In 1981, Kuramata joined Sottsass in his founding of the Memphis Group, named for a Bob Dylan song. {Kuramata’s} experience with the Memphis Group led him to embrace unconventional optical effects. The Milan-based collective aimed to turn the status quo on its head and redefine what was considered appealing in modern furniture style. Kuramata created many visual delights before his death in 1991. His work is in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. His pieces remain highly prized by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.”
