‘As a designer I want to make things that are emotionally or spiritually connected to people’

Akira Isogawa, 2018

Known for his fusion of Asian tradition with Australian ease, Akira Isogawa is one of our country’s most loved and celebrated designers. This exhibition is the first to explore his career of more than 25 years, revealing the background, impulses and cultural influences that have contributed to the making of a fashion original.

Akira Isogawa features a wide range of garments and outfits, mostly drawn from Isogawa’s extensive archive, a selection of which he has generously donated to the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences.

Type	Name	Price	Comment
Adult		$15
Child (4–16 years)		FREE
Concession		$8

Entry to this exhibition is included in Museum admission.

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All the information you need to plan your visit is available on the Powerhouse Museum venue page, including:

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Close-up detail of an embroidered flower.

Akira Isogawa Exhibition Floor Talk

9 January, 9 March, 1 June 1-2pm

Join Akira Isogawa and MAAS Senior Curator Roger Leong for a fascinating exhibition floor talk.

Studio session: Heat-set Shibori - Materiality and Form

28 April & 25 May 2019, 2-4:30pm

Hone your skills in these expert-led textiles workshops, drawing directly on the themes and techniques within the Akira Isogawa exhibition

Studio session: Patterning and Print Design

23 June 2019, 2-4:30pm

Hone your skills in these expert-led textiles workshops, drawing directly on the themes and techniques within the Akira Isogawa exhibition.

Purple textile flowers on white cloth background

Daily Tour of Akira Isogawa

12pm Daily from January 14-June 30 2019

Join us for a daily volunteer-led tour of the Akira Isogawa exhibition.

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Man touches neck of dress draped on floor — Image by Marinco Kojdanovski

Akira Isogawa in his studio in Marrickville. Photographed for Akira Isogawa exhibition and publication. — Photo by Marinco Kojdanovski

Akira Isogawa, fashion designer, using brush and paper to create calligraphy for exhibition signage.

Akira Isogawa in his studio in Marrickville — Akira Isogawa in his studio in Marrickville. Photographed for Akira Isogawa exhibition and publication.

Akira Isogawa in his studio in Marrickville — Akira Isogawa, fashion designer at work in his studio including details of hands for video. Hands working with silver beads.

Akira Isogawa in his studio in Marrickville — Akira Isogawa, fashion designer at work in his studio including details of hands for video. Portrait of Akira sewing.

Akira runway look

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Close-up detail of an embroidered flower.

Akira Isogawa Exhibition Floor Talk

9 January, 9 March, 1 June 1-2pm

Join Akira Isogawa and MAAS Senior Curator Roger Leong for a fascinating exhibition floor talk.

Studio session: Heat-set Shibori - Materiality and Form

28 April & 25 May 2019, 2-4:30pm

Hone your skills in these expert-led textiles workshops, drawing directly on the themes and techniques within the Akira Isogawa exhibition

Model in structural white dress standing in front of Sydney Opera house

Student Fashion 2019

30 March – 15 September 2019

See outfits created by top students from four Sydney-based fashion design schools.