The National Art Center, Tokyo will host the "Hanae Mori: Vital Types" exhibition starting April 15th to celebrate her 100th birthday. It features Hanae Mori dresses from Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's collection, attire worn by the Mori family, and related footage. Collaborative cafe menus are also available.
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### Hanae Mori and Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, Hanae Mori Family and "Tetsuko's Room" Related Exhibition
**Showcasing three selected dresses from Hanae Mori's collection owned by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, and footage from her appearances on "Tetsuko's Room."
The exhibition "Hanae Mori: Vital Types," celebrating her 100th birthday and opening at The National Art Center, Tokyo, on April 15 (Wednesday), focuses on the long-standing friendship between Hanae Mori and Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. It will feature three select dresses from Hanae Mori's collection, many of which are owned by Kuroyanagi, alongside footage compiled from Hanae Mori's own appearances on the TV program "Tetsuko's Room."
Hanae Mori and Tetsuko Kuroyanagi have spent a great deal of time together.
Through the collection born from their relationship and their recorded appearances on television, you can gain a more three-dimensional understanding of how Hanae Mori's creations were not merely artworks but also lived within human connections and daily life.
**Introducing dresses and footage worn by the three Mori family sisters and their mother, Pamela, during their appearances on "Tetsuko's Room."
As a related exhibition, we will also introduce dresses worn by Hanae Mori's three daughters – Izumi Mori, Yuki Mori, and Hikari Mori – along with their mother, Pamela, when they appeared on "Tetsuko's Room," accompanied by footage from those broadcast episodes. This section allows you to feel the inherited aesthetic sensibility as Hanae Mori's creations are passed down and worn by her family.
### Exhibition Collaboration Menu Appears at The National Art Center Cafe
To commemorate the exhibition "Hanae Mori: Vital Types," celebrating her 100th birthday, collaboration menus with the cafes within The National Art Center will be offered at "Salon de Thé Rond" (2F) and "Café Coquille" (1F).
We have prepared stunning desserts and special drinks inspired by Hanae Mori's works. Please enjoy these exclusive menus, which express her delicate colors and light forms through culinary creations, allowing you to savor the lingering impressions of the exhibition.
**"Hanae Mori: Vital Types" 100th Birthday Special Cake Set**
**"Shortcake and Butterfly" (with coffee or tea) / Salon de Thé Rond**
A vivid pink impression with gracefully fluttering butterflies, "Hanae Mori Evening Ensemble (Jumpsuit,
