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The Ethereal Characters Created by Contemporary Artist Aof Smith: Satirical Humor and Messages to Civil Society
Aof Smith is a Bangkok-based contemporary artist whose creatures and style inspired by manga, science fiction, and other forms of art are gaining popularity. We interviewed him at his first solo exhibition in Japan. -
How Rising Belgian Star Meryll Rogge Illustrates Her Unrestrained Ideas: “I Want Individual Perspectives Expressed”
Interview with designer Meryll Rogge, who was selected as a semifinalist for the LVMH Prize 2022. She talks about what made her pursue her current career and about the background behind the creation of her collections. -
J-Beauty report from Europe Vol. 8: TSUKI Cosmetics reveals and develops the underlying strength of J-Beauty in Spain
This series introduces J-Beauty brands in Europe from the perspective of Keiko Suyama, whose company Dessigne consults in the entry of Japanese beauty brands to the European market. For the eighth installment of this series, we feature TSUKI Cosmetics. -
A Brand New World of Otaku Created by “NEIGHBORHOOD” and JUN INAGAWA
The collaboration between ” NEIGHBORHOOD” creative director Shinsuke Takizawa and up-and-coming artist JUN INAGAWA opens up a doorway into a new culture. -
Tradition According to OAU: the Different Traditions that Make Up the Acoustic Band
We spoke to Martin from OAU, who released their new album, Tradition. He took us behind the scenes of the making of their new album. -
“In Real Life,” Stepping Out of the Game Field: Kiki Kudo’s Steady Life Vol.4
Kiki Kudo writes about her dual life in New York and Connecticut she started during the pandemic. This is the fourth installment of the series. -
The Times Don’t Matter; betcover!! Talks About Fluctuations, Human Immorality, and Soundtrack-like Music.
Jiro Yanase, who released “Tmago(卵)” at the end of 2022 and is currently on a nationwide tour, presides over betcover!! Despite the fact that he says he did not want to make the album sound like “music,” he has been particular about the ideal form of the sound and the words. -
Mahito the People talks about GEZAN’s new work Anochi and the possibility of alternative music;Part 2: On Hope for Peace, Songs of Ainu and the Pluralistic Flow of…
An interview with Mahito the People of the band GEZAN that released Anochi. The second part focuses on “No War 0305”, the album Anochi, and the Zenkankaku-Sai Festival. -
Mahito the People Talks about GEZAN’s New Album Anochi and the Possibility of Alternative Music; Part I: Farewell and Encounter in the Pandemic, or Toward the Recovery of Physicality
An interview with Mahito the People of a band GEZAN that released their sixth full-length album Anochi in three years. In the first part, we asked about the band’s activities during the pandemic, the possibilities of alternative music in turbulent times, and why they focused on the theme of “voice” for their new album. -
tamanaramen’s New Beginnings (Hajimari): Sisters Who Create Their Ideal Space
Interview with audiovisual unit tamanaramen, who has released their new EP Hajimari (Beginnings).