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Kimono Exhibition by MEAA and The Ezen Foundation

MEAA, in partnership with The Ezen Foundation, is excited to reveal their new exhibition celebrating the beauty of the Japanese kimono.

As one of the world's most instantly recognizable modes of dress, the kimono 着物, which literally translates as 'thing to wear', is an icon of Japanese history and culture. Often perceived as a costume frozen in time, the kimono is a living fashion that has responded to social and political changes throughout Japanese history.

Through a series of colorful woodblock prints and photographs, the exhibition will trace the development of the kimono from everyday wear to high fashion, including contemporary costumes from one of Lady Gaga's favorite designers.

The exhibition will also display a stunning embroidered kimono along with an incredible collection of Japanese objects associated with the wearing of kimono, including exquisite lacquerware and intricately carved netsuke.