A Mysterious World of Charm with a Hint of Venom

Creator Nagi Noda, whose unique worldview consistently delighted our eyes through advertising posters and commercials for major companies like LAFORET, NIKE, and Suntory, as well as CD artwork and music videos for popular artists such as YUKI and Hikaru Utada. Her sudden passing was reported three years ago, at the young age of 34, while she was expanding her activities as an art director, video director, and artist not only in Japanese advertising and graphic design but also in fashion and art, both domestically and internationally. It was a far too early farewell.

This exhibition brings together her representative works, including the corporate advertisements and music videos mentioned above. Driven by a passion to "express a world never seen before," she was a constant focus of attention. Her works left a vivid impact on us and continue to live vibrantly today. Experience the trajectory of Nagi Noda, who raced at full speed through her brief career of just over a decade, with her mysterious worldview of charm laced with venom and the overwhelming power conveyed through her art.






Nagi Noda Exhibition


Dates | October 18 (Tuesday) - November 18 (Friday), 2011

Opening Hours | 11:00 - 19:00

Closed | Sundays and National Holidays

Admission Free

Venue | Creation Gallery G8

Ginza 8-4-17, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Recruit GINZA 8 Bldg. 1F

Tel. 03-6835-2260

http://rcc.recruit.co.jp/




Talk Show




230th Creative Salon

Date | Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Time | 19:10 - 20:40

Speakers | Takashi Ando, Kaoru Kasai, Takayuki Soeda



231st Creative Salon

Date | Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Time | 19:10 - 20:40

Speakers | Kenjiro Sano, Chie Morimoto



All events are free admission.

*Reservations required (Reservations open from 11:00 on Monday, October 3)

Tel. 03-6835-2260

Nagi Noda

Born in Tokyo in 1973. Graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design, Department of Design, Faculty of Art and Design. After working at I&S, Onuki Design, and Sun-Ad, she established the design collective Uchuu Country in 2003. Internationally, she was affiliated with Partizan in Los Angeles, which also represents Michel Gondry and Traktor. In 2007, she founded the fashion brand "broken label." She was active as an art director, video director, and artist. She created advertisements for LAFORET, NIKE, Suntory, KOSE, LG, and Coca-Cola's global campaigns, as well as the opening titles for "Honey and Clover" and works for YUKI, Hikaru Utada,
and others, including CD jackets and music videos for artists such as Suneohair, TIGA, and Scissor Sisters. Her work spanned a wide range, including advertising campaigns, short films, graphic design, product design, clothing design, package design, and bookbinding.

Her artistic endeavors included exhibitions and installations of contemporary art. The character "Hanpanda" is well-known. She received numerous awards, including the ADC Award, TDC Award, JAGDA New Designer Award, Good Design Award Gold Prize, NY Festival Silver Award, NY ADC Gold and Silver Awards, NY TDC Award, ACC Silver Award, and Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival Bronze Lion. Exhibitions include "Nagi Noda Exhibition" (Ginza Graphic Gallery) in February 2006 and "Nagi Noda Exhibition" (Colette, Paris) in April 2006. She passed away on September 7, 2008, at the age of 34.