Shinsaibashi PARCO to Host Exhibition for World-Renowned Designer and Sculptor Takenobu Igarashi, Known for Suntory, Meiji Logos and MoMA Poster Calendar!

Shinsaibashi PARCO (1-8-3 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka) will host an exhibition titled "A–Z Homage to Takenobu Igarashi" for the internationally acclaimed sculptor and designer, Mr. Takenobu Igarashi, starting May 22. This exhibition is a traveling show, reconfigured from the one held at Sapporo PARCO in November 2025, reflecting the connection between the Hokkaido-native Mr. Igarashi and Sapporo PARCO. In addition to the permanent display of the 'A' and 'O' neon signs relocated from the old Shibuya PARCO at its opening, the exhibition is full of highlights, including a new outdoor display developed for this event.

Mr. Igarashi's encounter with PARCO began with the Shibuya PARCO PART3 project, which opened in 1981. As one of the central designers, Mr. Igarashi was responsible for many designs, including the logo, signage, shopping bags, and in-store graphics. The simple yet powerful PARCO logo was affectionately known within the company as the "Igarashi Logo" and is still used as an exterior sign at Kichijoji PARCO and Nagoya PARCO. The neon signs removed from the exterior walls of the demolished Shibuya PARCO are now carefully and permanently displayed inside the Shibuya PARCO and Shinsaibashi PARCO stores. The Igarashi Logo is a symbol of PARCO's culture, passed down through generations.

Mr. Igarashi, who designed logos for Suntory, Meiji, and Calpis, gained worldwide attention for his three-dimensional alphabet works. His poster calendars featuring numbers in his unique style [PARCO ver. = 1982, MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art, New York) ver. = 1984-1991] solidified his international reputation.

This exhibition focuses on Mr. Igarashi's alphabet works as a designer before he transitioned to a sculptor in 1994. It delves into the logo design for Shibuya PARCO PART3 and introduces its font variations. The exhibition will also feature the alphabet sculptures presented at the street gallery of Shibuya PARCO PART3 (20 of the 24 existing pieces are scheduled to be displayed) and the poster calendars.