Issey’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Issey Miyake Staircase Dress, New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Issey Miyake Fashion: Face Covered with Hair (A), New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Mogura Table Lamp from the IN-EI collection
Issey Miyake Japanese, 1938-2022

Mendori Table Lamp from the IN-EI collection
Issey Miyake Japanese, 1938-2022

Fashion from the 132 5. Collection
Issey Miyake (Japanese, 1938-2022) Reality Lab, MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO (Japanese, founded 1970)

Fashion from the 132 5. Collection
Issey Miyake (Japanese, 1938-2022) Reality Lab, MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO (Japanese, founded 1970)

Mogura Table Mini Lamp from the IN-EI collection
Issey Miyake Japanese, 1938-2022

Woman in a Miyake Raincoat (A), New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Young Woman in a Net (Miyake Design), New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Yamagata Ginzan Onsen, from the series "Fushi Kaden"
Issei Suda Japanese, 1940-2019

The Bamboo Cutter and the Moonchild
Eisai (Japanese, mid-19th century)

Festive Gathering
Eisai (Japanese, active mid-19th century)

Gunma, Ota, from the series "Fushi Kaden"
Issei Suda Japanese, 1940-2019

Tomoyuki William Miyake
Mary Koga American, 1920–2001

Self-Portrait
Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)

Martin Vanden Bogaert Desjardins
Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)

Remembrance of Italy
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (French, 1796-1875) printed by Auguste Delâtre (French, 1822-1907) published by Cadart et Chavalier, Editeurs (French, 1801-1900)

Priest and Boy
Lawrence Carmichael Earle American, 1845-1921