Sogo Hiraiwa

Born in 1990, Sogo Hiraiwa worked in the editorial department of i-D Japan before going independent. As a freelance editor/writer, he contributes to literary, cultural, and fashion magazines, and plans and edits books, including Octavia E. Butler's "Bloodchild and Other Stories" (translated by Hikaru Fujii, Kawade Shobo Shinsha). His translation works include "Dialogue" (Virgil Abloh, Adachi Press). Twitter：@sogohiraiwa

A Dialogue Between a Father and Daughter Via a Videotape: Charlotte Wells, the Director of Aftersun, on Imagination and Memories

We present to you an interview with Charlotte Wells, the director of the film Aftersun. We spoke to her about the making of her feature-length debut.
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Sogo Hiraiwa

2023-06-06

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Convergence Culture; on fans, creators, and the possibilities of fandoms

Convergence Culture changed the relationship between fans and creators, but what is it, exactly? We consider this question via the pioneering book on fandom studies.
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Sogo Hiraiwa

2021-03-15

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Mai Endo and Mika Maruyama of Japan-born queer art zine Multiple Spirits on Japan’s “gender dispute” and its effects

Multiple Spirits is a zine founded by an artist and a curator. Their recognition of a disconnect in the art world following the 1990s and a shared experience at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna led to them launching their first issue.
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Sogo Hiraiwa

2021-02-18

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