Interview with Steve Nakamura
Art Director Steve Nakamura has been the focus of much attention for his artistic involvement with some of Harajuku's greatest icons, such as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and the Laforet Grand Bazar, and yet about the man himself there is much which remains unknown.
journal
25 Apr 2012
The Mysterious Journey to HAMADARAKA
I first heard of the strangely-named art unit, formed of twins Eru and Emu Arizono, and set about researching them on the net. Yet, while I felt fascination for their innumerable works and the unusual videos of their live painting, I could find nothing but the most fragmentary information about the girls themselves.
journal
24 Apr 2012
Q&A 008 Natsuki Arai / Illustrator
Illustration
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2 Apr 2012
Interview with COPA / CONCENT LAN
Her work and attitude to it often get thought of as cutting-edge; as something that those who get, get, and those that don't, don't. We had the privilege to speak to the usually media-shy COPA.
journal
2 Feb 2012
Kana Kitamura - Public Works with a Long Way to Go
If you had happened to walk into a certain gallery in Tokyo in September 2011, you would have found Kana Kitamura there, painting.
journal
27 Jan 2012
Interview with Kahori Maki
Moving effortlessly between lush watercolours that swim about in their frames before one's eyes and densely-textured pencil works with overpowering realism and presence, graphic artist Maki Kahori is active not only across Japan but also overseas.
journal
5 Dec 2011
Interview with Quzmo
The husband-and-wife team Quzmo is formed of artists Akinori Shimodaira and Reiko Tada.
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4 Nov 2011
Q&A 007 Yoshiko Nakamura / Artist
Illustration
journal
21 Oct 2011
Interview with Yuki Koida
With the superbly-judged application of acrylic paint on top of the clean-cut shapes of her printed objects, Koida's works manage to throw off the somehow idyllic, pastoral quality that clings to most works of the woodblock print genre.
journal
5 Oct 2011
Commission work at a kindergarten where dialogue is created through art?
I wish I could have gone to a school like that! Well, now just such a kindergarten full of great artwork appeared at a certain place in Tokyo.The ones in charge of producing the commission work are artists Mitsuhiro Ikeda and Mizue Ogiso.
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4 Oct 2011
Interview with Koji Yamamura
Four years after his last offering comes animator Koji Yamamura's latest release, entitled 'Muybridge's Strings'.
journal
16 Sep 2011
Cleaning up the streets with art - The Koganecho Bazaar 2011
A look at Yokohama's other art festival besides the thriving Triennale.
journal
12 Sep 2011
"What I learned in Stockholm" according to Miwa Akabane
Miwa Akabane spent many fulfilling days in Tokyo as a graphic designer. However, she eventually tossed away her career to go study abroad at an art school in Stockholm, where she continues to learn textiles today.
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22 Aug 2011
Interview with Hiroki Suzuki
Hiroki Suzuki employs classic techniques like cutting origami, ripping by hand, and folding to give his creations an extremely edgy feel. Just how did he arrive at this method of working?
journal
1 Aug 2011
Toshiyuki Fukuda x Anne Vasko
The Forest and the Art bringing two outstanding illustrators from Japan and Finland together.
journal
7 Jun 2011
Creators' Picnic: Savouring Tohoku
Find out what happened at a Tokyo picnic to support the devastated Tohoku region, held on a sunny Sunday afternoon in May.
journal
17 May 2011
Interview with Mayuko Fujino
With her fresh and unique style, combining the traditional Japanese art of kiri-e paper cutting and contemporary collage, Mayuko Fujino is an artist attracting significant attention, particularly outside of Japan. We met up with her in New York, the city to which she recently relocated, at the opening party of her latest group show.
journal
20 Apr 2011
The magnetism of Yuichi Yokoyama - the wizard of neo manga
He draws time using a technique called manga.
journal
13 Apr 2011
Interview with Hideyuki Yamano
Designer and artist. Two professions, two approaches. We spoke to graphic designer Hideyuki Yamano, who recently held his first exhibitions of artwork, about his dual roles as artist and graphic designer.
journal
22 Feb 2011
Q&A 006 Haruka Toshimitsu / Illustrator, Designer, Art Director
Illustration
journal
7 Feb 2011
- Date ContentsTitle Categories
- 2012.04.25journalInterview with Steve NakamuraGraphic Design
- 2012.04.24journalThe Mysterious Journey to HAMADARAKAArt
- 2012.04.02journalQ&A 008 Natsuki Arai / IllustratorIllustration
- 2012.02.02journalInterview with COPA / CONCENT LANGraphic Design
- 2012.01.27journalKana Kitamura - Public Works with a Long Way to GoArt
- 2011.12.05journalInterview with Kahori MakiIllustration
- 2011.11.04journalInterview with QuzmoIllustration
- 2011.10.21journalQ&A 007 Yoshiko Nakamura / ArtistArt
- 2011.10.05journalInterview with Yuki Koida Art
- 2011.10.04journalCommission work at a kindergarten where dialogue is created through art?Architecture
- 2011.09.16journalInterview with Koji Yamamuraanimation, Interview
- 2011.09.12journalCleaning up the streets with art - The Koganecho Bazaar 2011Events
- 2011.08.22journal"What I learned in Stockholm" according to Miwa AkabaneIllustration
- 2011.08.01journalInterview with Hiroki SuzukiIllustration
- 2011.06.07journalToshiyuki Fukuda x Anne VaskoExhibition
- 2011.05.17journalCreators' Picnic: Savouring Tohokuexents
- 2011.04.20journalInterview with Mayuko FujinoIllustration
- 2011.04.13journalThe magnetism of Yuichi Yokoyama - the wizard of neo mangaManga
- 2011.02.22journalInterview with Hideyuki YamanoGraphic Design,
- 2011.02.07journalQ&A 006 Haruka Toshimitsu / Illustrator, Designer, Art Director Illustration
- 2011.01.12journalInterview with Shimon MinamikawaArt
- 2010.12.15journalInterview with Hiraku SuzukiInterview
- 2010.12.06journalInterview with Stefan MarxInterview
- 2010.11.22journalNoritake Exhibition "PASTURE"Exhibition
- 2010.11.15journalInterview with Misaki KawaiArt
- 2010.10.27journalBob Foundation InterviewExhibition
- 2010.10.01journalInterview with KvinaExhibition
- 2010.09.24journalQ&A 005 Fancomi / Illustrator, DesignerIllustration
- 2010.09.17journalAaron Rose Exhibition "Trouble" Exhibition,
- 2010.09.14journal"The Doorz" - A joint show by Matt Furie and Will SweeneyIllustration
- 2010.08.25journalQ&A 004 Przemek Sobocki / Illustrator, Designer, Art Director Illustration
- 2010.08.20journalTravel Fair - Lizzie Finn meets nano・universe -Graphic Design,
- 2010.08.18journalInterview with Wood McGrath Graphic Design,
- 2010.08.16journalA 100th Birthday Picnic for Arnold CircusEvents
- 2010.08.10journalQ&A 003 Kumiko Emoto / IllustratorIllustration
- 2010.07.30journalQ&A 002 Christina Christoforou / Illustrator, artist Illustration
- 2010.07.21journalInterview with KenKagamiArt
- 2010.07.15journalQ&A 001 Takeru Toyokura / IllustratorIllustration
- 2010.07.09journalTHE SULLIVANS - Interview with Arashi YanagawaFashion
- 2010.06.25journalKensei Yabuno Solo Exhibition & Book InterviewIllustration
- 2010.06.24journal"8000 Miles 2: Chick Rappers' Hurtful Rhyme" Movie
- 2010.06.16journalInterview with Masako Yasumoto and OorutaichiPerforming Arts
- 2010.06.07journalPhotography book series School Roads by PlanctonPublication
