MFW FW25-26: ANTEPRIMA for IZUMI KATO Collection.

ANTEPRIMA proudly unveil the monumental inspiration of this season, where the visionary world of Izumi Kato infuses our wirebags.

This collaboration reimagines these bags through the unique lens of Anteprima, offering a fresh perspective on art and functionality.

Embracing Kato san's iconic alien motifs, alongside his abstract and patterned styles, to craft a diverse collection that spans from crossbody to totes.

Kato san's art, as he has articulated, is not meant to explain but to inhabit a spiritual realm, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the universe he has envisioned and interpret it through their personal view.

This fusion of Kato san's expressive energy with Anteprima's craftsmanship results in a collection that is not only visually captivating but also deeply engaging.

BIOGRAPHY OF IZUMI KATO.

Izumi Kato, born in 1969 in Shimane, Japan, is an internationally renowned contemporary artist known for his enigmatic and otherworldly figures that blend human and spiritual elements.

A graduate of Musashino Art University in 1992, Kato began his career as a painter before expanding into sculpture, using materials such as wood, stone, and soft vinyl. His works, characterized by infantile yet mystical beings with elongated limbs and unsettling gazes, evoke a primal and universal connection with nature and the subconscious.

Kato's creations explore themes of abstraction and concreteness, presenting embryonic alien creatures floating in liminal spaces.

These empty spaces, as well as the images themselves, are rich with meaning, without the need for additional context.

Kato's work is widely recognized for its raw and intuitive energy, capable of evoking a deep cultural resonance.

He has exhibited internationally, including at the Venice Biennale in 2007, earning a prominent place in the contemporary art scene.