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Yuichi Yokoyama’s “Neo Manga” And His Relationship With Contemporary Art and Manga
In this interview, we ask mangaka Yūichi Yokoyama about his art style “neo manga:” what lies beyond its fast-looking onomatopoeias, time depicted in equal intervals, and expressionless characters? -
error CS0246, an exhibition on what and why we look, see, and watch
What does it mean to see? A photography exhibition which prohibited visitors from entering was showing until recently. It explored the act of exhibiting and preserving art- actions that oppose one another. We examine the exhibition’s true meaning. -
From Illustration to Fashion—Artist Mayu Yukishita Expresses Her “Slightly Dark Worldview”
The prolific artist-cum-fashion designer, Mayu Yukishita, reveals her impetus of starting out in illustration to establishing her own fashion brand. -
Dennis McGrath, the photographer I encountered through a skateboard magazine
Dennis McGrath is a photographer based in Los Angeles. He takes monochromatic photos of skaters cruising down the streets. Aside from skateboard photos, he captures adult film stars with his camera. Think: an adult film star strolling along a poolside, instead of strutting like it were a runway. -
What is taboo? — The start of a provocative art project
“What makes something socially acceptable?”: this is the question Gallery of Taboo throws in the face of public opinion, as staying at home becomes normalized and people must put many cultural activities on hold. We present to you, Gallery of Taboo. -
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. -
Patrik Wallner, the photographer who skates across the world
The untouched city of Petra, Jordan. Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Hong Kong, where the symbol of chaos, Kowloon Walled City, once used to be. Traces left behind by a skateboard. Patrik Wallner’s photos capture heritages with a skater twist. -
The Hara Museum Reluctantly Closes Its Doors; Its Unknown History and Future
How did a private residence built by an entrepreneur for his wife become a US military officers’ dormitory, an embassy, and a museum? Shinagawa’s last exhibition sheds light on the history of the Hara Museum. -
“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. -
A new perspective on photography in the new normal
Tomo Kosuga, an art producer living in Amsterdam, explores photography around the world today in this series of columns. In his fourth installment, he looks into how the output of art is changing in today’s world as we search for a new normal.