Eley Kishimoto (Wakako Kishimoto; Mark Eley)

1 portrait of Wakako Kishimoto

© Ellen Nolan / National Portrait Gallery, London

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Eley Kishimoto (Wakako Kishimoto; Mark Eley)

by Ellen Nolan
chromogenic print, January 2002
12 in. x 15 in. (305 mm x 382 mm) image size
Purchased, 2011
Photographs Collection
NPG x135704

Sittersback to top

  • Mark Eley (1968-), Fashion designer. Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Wakako Kishimoto (1965-), Fashion designer. Sitter in 1 portrait.

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  • Ellen Nolan (1969-), Photographer. Artist or producer of 5 portraits.

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London-based fashion and design company founded in the early 1990s by Mark Eley (right, b.1968) and Wakako Kishimoto (left, b.1965). Best-known for innovative print design and collaborations with fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen and Jil Sander. Since the mid 1990s Eley Kishimoto has showcased a catwalk collection for each season at London Fashion Week. Their prints have also appeared on furnishings, packaging and within architecture. The duo were appointed creative directors of the fashion house Cacharel (2008-9) and are currently directors of a new Laura Ashley line for the Japanese market.

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Current affairs

2002 was an eventful year for the Royal Family, highlighted by the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations, but marred by the death of Princess Margaret, followed just three months later by the death of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother at the age of 101 (making her the longest lived royal in British History).

Art and science

The relationship between two of the greatest modern masters is celebrated in Tate Modern's blockbuster exhibition Matisse Picasso. By exhibiting their works side-by-side, the show revealed the relationship between the two artists from 1906-54.
The 'Party at the Palace' concert in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee brings together stars from the last 50 years of Pop: Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, Brian Wilson, Queen, Ozzy Osbourne and Elton John.

International

Terrorist bombing attacks on the Island of Bali in Indonesia leave 202 people dead, including 25 Britons. The three attacks took place in a bar, outside a nightclub and outside the United States consulate, and were aimed at foreign tourists, although many locals were also killed or injured. The Islamist group Jemaah Islamiyah were found guilty of perpetrating the attacks.

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