[Dior] Special Sponsorship for Hiroshi Sugimoto's Exhibition 'Lost Forms' in Tokyo

Before becoming a designer, Christian Dior, a gallerist and art collector, forged numerous unwavering bonds with the art world. His sensibility continues to be a source of inspiration for Dior, supporting the Maison's commitment to contemporary art.

In this spirit, Dior is pleased to announce its special sponsorship of the exhibition 'Hiroshi Sugimoto: Lost Forms,' which will be held at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, from June 16 to September 13, 2026. This exhibition is part of a significant initiative focusing on silver-halide photography, a craft that requires renewed preservation and protection as a living art form.

Hiroshi Sugimoto, one of the world's most renowned Japanese artists, expresses his vision through a practice characterized by conceptual rigor and meticulous precision. As an architect, Sugimoto shares further common ground with Christian Dior in designing his creations with a structural approach. Both hold similar views on the importance of line and form, fully harnessing their aesthetic power. Recently, at the Maison's request, he captured the essence of Creative Director Jonathan Anderson's first haute couture collection through his photography.

The series presented in Tokyo is divided into three chapters, featuring 13 series that trace the evolution of his work in a loose chronological order. Through these three chapters, he explores the memory of now-rare forms of expression.

The first chapter, 'Time, Light, and Memory,' introduces the beginnings of his artistic world through three series: 'Dioramas,' 'Theaters,' and 'Seascapes.' The second chapter, 'Forms of Ideas,' delves into the expansion and deepening of his artistic universe, particularly through the 'Stylized Sculptures' series. Here, two previously unseen photographs are exhibited: one of the 'Bar' jacket and another of a 'Soirée' dress, creations from the Spring-Summer 1947 collection, which were showcased during the successful show of Christian Dior's first collection, the iconic 'New Look.' Hiroshi Sugimoto approaches fashion as sculpture, shaped by the subtle interplay of light and shadow. These two masters, from different eras and cultures, each in their respective fields, converge in their relentless pursuit of the timeless universality of form.

Finally, the third chapter, 'Lost Forms,' brings together recent works centered around the concept of 'extinction.' The notion of 'extinction' not only potentially affects this precious technique but also implicitly touches upon the artist himself, extending this contemplation to the customs of human history.

This unique dialogue resonates with Dior's connection to Japan through the shared theme of heritage. Monsieur Dior, the founder and couturier, valued intuition, infusing boldness and radiance alongside exceptional craftsmanship and savoir-faire. This intuition is precisely what Jonathan Anderson embodies today.

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo Address: 3-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Period: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to Sunday, September 13, 2026 @Dior #Dior #ディオール [Contact] Christian Dior TEL: 0120-02-1947 https://x.gd/zwHkC