Martin Margiela's First Large-Scale Exhibition in Japan: Art Book, Previously Released at the Venue, Now Available for Pre-Order on Online PARCO
The art book "MARTIN MARGIELA IN JAPAN 2026," created in conjunction with Martin Margiela's first large-scale exhibition in Japan, "MARTIN MARGIELA AT KUDAN HOUSE," will be available for pre-order on Online PARCO starting May 8, 2026 (Friday). The art book, which was previously released at the exhibition and received an overwhelming response, has been decided for a reprint.
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PARCO Co., Ltd. (PARCO Publishing) will begin accepting pre-orders for "MARTIN MARGIELA IN JAPAN 2026" on Online PARCO starting May 8, 2026 (Friday). This art book was created in conjunction with Martin Margiela's first large-scale exhibition in Japan, "MARTIN MARGIELA AT KUDAN HOUSE," marking his transition to an artist. Following the exhibition, which continues to generate significant buzz, the art book, initially released as a先行リリース (pre-release) at the venue, has been decided for a reprint due to popular demand.
Martin Margiela Art Book "MARTIN MARGIELA IN JAPAN 2026" Boxed / 17 Thread-Bound Booklets
Martin Margiela, who retired from the fashion world in 2008 and transitioned into an artist, has centered his expressive activities around themes such as body, traces, time, and absence. Through a continuous exploration of reuse, deconstruction, and transformation, Margiela reinterprets elements inherent in everyday life, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
The first large-scale exhibition in Japan, "MARTIN MARGIELA AT KUDAN HOUSE," held at the Registered Tangible Cultural Property Kudan House, featured Margiela himself handling the exhibition composition and curation. Similarly, for this book, he personally undertook the photography, writing, editing, art direction, and book design.
This book introduces 17 series from Margiela's representative works: "STEPS," "PHANTOMS," "VANITAS Ⅱ ASIAN BLACK HEAD," "INTERIOR," "DUST COVER," "TORSO Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅲ," "BARRIER," "CARTOGRAPHY," "BLACK NAILS BLACK NAIK POLISH," "SHORE SHOES," "KIT," "NAIL CLIPPINGS," "MOULD（S）," "LIGHT TEST PROJECTION SCREEN," "TOPS ＆ BOTOMS," "BUS STOP," and "SELF PORTRAITS."
Each series is compiled as a small booklet, including sketches and production processes, yet they are housed in a three-sided box, resembling a single book. This allows for an intuitive enjoyment of works expressed through diverse techniques such as collage, painting, drawing, sculpture, and assemblage.
In conjunction with the art book, a postcard set featuring 17 photographs personally selected by Margiela from his 17 series of works will also be available for sale on Online PARCO.
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[Art Book Bibliographic Information]
Title: MARTIN MARGIELA IN JAPAN 2026
Author: MARTIN MARGIELA
Pages: 272 pages (17 booklets × 16 pages each)
Specifications: A4 size / Boxed / 17 Thread-Bound Booklets
Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
ISBN: 978-4-86506-484-1
Publisher: PARCO Publishing
Reprint scheduled for mid-July
MARTIN MARGIELA IN JAPAN 2026 Postcard Set
[Postcard Set Product Information]
Product Name: MARTIN MARGIELA IN JAPAN 2026 Postcard Set
Quantity: 17 cards
Size: 105×148mm
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Immediate shipping*
*Regarding shipping: If the art book and postcard set are purchased simultaneously, they will be shipped together after the art book's reprint is available. Please check the Online PARCO sales page for details.
■ About Online PARCO Sales
Sales Page URL: https://online.parco.jp/shop/e/e12803611/
Sales Start Date and Time: May 8, 2026 (Friday) from 12:00 PM (noon)
Martin Margiela Art Book "MARTIN MARGIELA IN JAPAN 2026" Boxed / 17 Thread-Bound Booklets
Martin Margiela, who retired from the fashion world in 2008 and transitioned into an artist, has centered his expressive activities around themes such as body, traces, time, and absence. Through a continuous exploration of reuse, deconstruction, and transformation, Margiela reinterprets elements inherent in everyday life, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
The first large-scale exhibition in Japan, "MARTIN MARGIELA AT KUDAN HOUSE," held at the Registered Tangible Cultural Property Kudan House, featured Margiela himself handling the exhibition composition and curation. Similarly, for this book, he personally undertook the photography, writing, editing, art direction, and book design.
This book introduces 17 series from Margiela's representative works: "STEPS," "PHANTOMS," "VANITAS Ⅱ ASIAN BLACK HEAD," "INTERIOR," "DUST COVER," "TORSO Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅲ," "BARRIER," "CARTOGRAPHY," "BLACK NAILS BLACK NAIK POLISH," "SHORE SHOES," "KIT," "NAIL CLIPPINGS," "MOULD（S）," "LIGHT TEST PROJECTION SCREEN," "TOPS ＆ BOTOMS," "BUS STOP," and "SELF PORTRAITS."
Each series is compiled as a small booklet, including sketches and production processes, yet they are housed in a three-sided box, resembling a single book. This allows for an intuitive enjoyment of works expressed through diverse techniques such as collage, painting, drawing, sculpture, and assemblage.
In conjunction with the art book, a postcard set featuring 17 photographs personally selected by Margiela from his 17 series of works will also be available for sale on Online PARCO.
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MARTIN MARGIELA IN JAPAN 2026
[Art Book Bibliographic Information]
Title: MARTIN MARGIELA IN JAPAN 2026
Author: MARTIN MARGIELA
Pages: 272 pages (17 booklets × 16 pages each)
Specifications: A4 size / Boxed / 17 Thread-Bound Booklets
Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
ISBN: 978-4-86506-484-1
Publisher: PARCO Publishing
Reprint scheduled for mid-July
MARTIN MARGIELA IN JAPAN 2026 Postcard Set
[Postcard Set Product Information]
Product Name: MARTIN MARGIELA IN JAPAN 2026 Postcard Set
Quantity: 17 cards
Size: 105×148mm
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Immediate shipping*
*Regarding shipping: If the art book and postcard set are purchased simultaneously, they will be shipped together after the art book's reprint is available. Please check the Online PARCO sales page for details.
■ About Online PARCO Sales
Sales Page URL: https://online.parco.jp/shop/e/e12803611/
Sales Start Date and Time: May 8, 2026 (Friday) from 12:00 PM (noon)