-
“Otattoo”: Inside the World of American-born, Osaka-based Tattoo Artist Hori Benny
Born from a fusion of “otaku” and “tattoo,” the culture of “otattoo” has spread throughout the world from its Osaka origins. We paid a visit to the Invasion Club tattoo studio, and sat down with Hori Benny to hear from the “otattoo evangelist” himself. -
-
Adding color to a colorless world; the “uncool is cool” life of Punk Drunkers’ Oyakata Part II
Punk Drunkers is a brand with a unique universe, built upon the idea that being “uncool is cool.” The person behind it is designer and illustrator Oyakata. We dive into the fascinating life he’s led thus far. -
-
Adding color to a colorless world; the “uncool is cool” life of Punk Drunkers’ Oyakata Part I
Punk Drunkers is a brand with a unique universe, built upon the idea that being “uncool is cool.” The person behind it is designer and illustrator Oyakata. What does creative expression mean to him? -
-
Putting his soul into one stitch Door to the world opened by the zigzag embroidery——The man called SHISHUMANIA
Incorporating zigzag stitching embroidery, a technique with a decreased number of inheritors, into the expressions of two-dimensional world, SHISHUMANIA opened up a new possibility of traditional technology. The interview uncovers the world of Takuma Fukumori a.k.a SHISHUMANIA. -
-
From being married to living in a car; the nomadic life of manga artist Ichiro Inoue
Ichiro Inoue is a nomad manga artist who drives around Japan while living in his car. He talks about how he feels hindered instead of his divorce setting him free. The artist also talks about the newfound possibilities of online manga. -
-
The Mangaka Who Wrote BLUE GIANT, Shinichi Ishizuka Speaks About the Creative Expression and His Sentiment Towards Jazz
The popular manga series, BLUE GIANT, passionately and wildly conveys jazz through the growth of the protagonist, Dai the sax player. Shinichi Ishizuka shares his emotions etched in his work and about the future. -
-
“Kawaii” Perceived and Drawn by Artist, Kae Tanaka—Her First Solo Exhibition in the Kansai Region
Characters with large irises and soft forms. With the illustrations of life-like 2D figures of “Kawaii” girls, artist, Kae Tanaka, entices viewers into her unique worldview. Take a close look at her creative background. -
-
The mandala enclosed in 48mm: the D.I.Y. sticker culture spreads from Japan to the whole world
In the late 80s, freebie stickers included with snacks were boomingly popular among Japanese children. Like DNA, the D.I.Y. sticker culture has evolved into something new. From Japan, we present the world enclosed in 48mm. -
