Sogo Hiraiwa

Born in 1990. Freelance editor and writer. He is a member of the executive committee of the Japan Translation Awards. Worked at “i-D Japan” until 2020. His books include "The Day of the Sugar Cube" (Yuko Yamao, LIBRAIRIE6), "Heroines" (Kate Zambreno, translated by Atsuko Nishiyama, C.I.P. Books), and "Ellen's Diary" (Elein Fleiss, translated by Nakako Hayashi, Adachi Press). no asshole policy. Twitter：@sogohiraiwa

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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