On the 17th, the second day of her visit to Japan, Ms. Kim Kun-hee, who continued her educational and cultural activities, met world-renowned architect Tadao Ando and strengthened her friendship. It is said that Tadao Ando gave her longtime friend, world-renowned designer Issey Miyake’s clothes, as a gift to her first lady, Mrs. Kim.
On the 17th, President Seok-yeol Yoon’s wife, First Lady Kim Gun-hee, received clothes as a gift from architect Tadao Ando at a restaurant in Tokyo. newsis
First lady Kim had lunch with Tadao Ando at a restaurant in Tokyo, Japan. Mrs. Kim, who is a former exhibition planner, said that she had a special session with Tadao Ando while holding an exhibition of the French architect ‘Le Corbusier’ in 2016, and she became involved with Tadao Ando. The two exchanged New Year’s greetings through letters in January.
It is said that at the luncheon, the two shared their current situation and had a conversation about Tadao Ando’s support for children’s libraries and a solo exhibition of Tadao Ando scheduled to be held in Korea. First Lady Kim asked Tadao Ando to “actively consider cooperation with Korean architecture, such as exchanges of social contribution activities between Korea and Japan and the establishment of a Korean art museum.” I hope to get closer in the future,” he replied.
The Office of the President said that Tadao Ando presented Mrs. Kim with clothes from Issey Miyake, a world-renowned designer and friend of 50 years, at a luncheon. Issey Miyake, who passed away in August of last year, was praised as a genius designer who made waves in the world fashion world. The Office of the President said that upon receiving her gift, Ms. Kim said, “Fashion is also architecture,” referring to Issey Miyake’s design genius. Tadao Ando is said to have agreed with this, saying, “Issey Miyake’s clothes are really architectural” and “He is a great designer.”
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