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Kenta Cobayashi on the thinking behind his genre-defying photography
Artist Kenta Cobayashi is attracting attention around the world. We take a closer look at his background, asking him about the thinking behind his work and style. -
“VABF” web director Shunya Hagiwara thinks about the alternativity of art expression in a post-coronavirus era
This is a series of articles on art in post-COVID-19, unraveling it through the words of experts. In the fourth installment, Shunya Hagiwara, who served as the web director for last year’s VABF. -
The Borderline of ‘Life’ Captured by Photographer Ryuichi Ishikawa Surviving Through Nature. The Discomfort of Presenting in the Middle of Shibuya
Kimura Ihei Photography Award winning photographer Ryuichi Ishikawa has carried out the shooting, accompanying survival mountaineer Bunshou Hattori going on a hunting expedition—There, Ishikawa witnessed the ways of facing lives. -
Photographer Shin Hamada’s atarimae・no・kototachie II Photos in the Extension of Primitive Conducts as Breathing
The critic at the Iwate Museum of Art comments about the exhibition that was held until April 4th, atarimae・no・kototachie II—the lifework of photographer Shin Hamada -
Young Artist—Yuka Numata The Artworks Pursuing the ‘Discomfort’ Born In the Abyss Between Reality and Virtual Reality
Yuka Numata’s artworks are exhibited until mid April, at Monblanc Ginza flagship store. We talked about the theme of her work— ‘The border between real life and virtual reality’—and iron beads incorporated in her works. -
Artist Rie Yamada Gives A Hard Look At The Future Concept Of Family In Japan
Rie Yamada is an artist who confronts the difficult issues concerning family. In this interview, we talk about what our “true self” is and the future concept of family in Japan, as seen in her new marriage hunting-based project Familie suchen. -
Tam Ochiai Discusses His Solo Exhibition Tapetum Lucidum at Ginza Maison Hermès Le Forum: A Perspective of a Nocturnal Animal That Emits Light for a…
Tapetum Lucidum is Tam Ochiai’s latest exhibition. We interviewed Ochiai, who creates work that inspires the viewers’ free imagination. -
MARCO x Moga Mogami new expression challenged with the digital photo book “VISITOR”
A dialogue between MARCO, a photographer who published the digital photo book “VISITOR”, and Moga Mogami, who acted as a model. -
Through his work, 12-year-old illustrator Miracle-kun wants to convey a happy world
Miracle-kun, an elementary schooler living in Okinawa, currently works as an illustrator. The bright and energetic artist tells TOKION about how he started as an illustrator and what he wants to convey through his work. -
The Bold, Unique Looks and Styles of Japanese Art Brut
Popular both in Japan and overseas, works in this category, made by self-taught artists, are original and powerful — and the subject of critical debate.