Expo '70 was a World’s Fair held in Osaka, Japan, from March 15 to September 13, 1970. The theme of the Expo was "Progress and Harmony for Mankind." It was the first World Expo to be held in Japan and in Asia.
Inside the Portuguese Pavilion, entirely clad in black, a sculptural composition of cubic volumes in varying dimensions served as the display structure for photographs presenting “Portugal Today and Tomorrow.”
The perimeter was defined by a sequence of photographic enlargements printed on translucent fabric strips (in proportions reminiscent of kakemonos, the traditional Japanese hanging scrolls), backlit for dramatic effect. The techniques used were relatively traditional, and the result was close to theatrical and exhibition staging. In stark contrast, Expo Osaka was widely noted for its technological sophistication and the abundance of multimedia effects featured in most of the other pavilions.
Expo '70 was a World’s Fair held in Osaka, Japan, from March 15 to September 13, 1970. The theme of the Expo was "Progress and Harmony for Mankind." It was the first World Expo to be held in Japan and in Asia.
Inside the Portuguese Pavilion, entirely clad in black, a sculptural composition of cubic volumes in varying dimensions served as the display structure for photographs presenting “Portugal Today and Tomorrow.”
The perimeter was defined by a sequence of photographic enlargements printed on translucent fabric strips (in proportions reminiscent of kakemonos, the traditional Japanese hanging scrolls), backlit for dramatic effect. The techniques used were relatively traditional, and the result was close to theatrical and exhibition staging. In stark contrast, Expo Osaka was widely noted for its technological sophistication and the abundance of multimedia effects featured in most of the other pavilions.
Among Daciano da Costa’s most emblematic creations is the Osaka cutlery, originally designed for the Portuguese Pavilion at Expo 1970. This iconic piece is now part of the designer’s collection at MUDE – the Design Museum of Lisbon.
Author | Daciano da Costa
Work | OSAKA 70
Year | 1970
Materials | Polished Stainless Steel
Dimensions | L.19 x A.100 x P.12 mm
Production | ICEL
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