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Makeup artist Yuka Hirac captures the strangeness of everyday Tokyo
Makeup artist Yuka Hirac talks about make-up diary. -
The Future of Expression: kZm’s Virtual Liveshows as “Shared Experience”
Virtual live shows have been on the rise during the coronavirus pandemic. What does kZm think of the present and future of the music scene through the lens of “Virtual Distortion” -
Photographer Masayuki Shioda held a solo exhibition “Retinagazer” of about 110 early to more recent photos.
His first solo exhibition at the Taka Ishii Gallery Photographer/Film shows a number of experimental pieces from his vast collection of pictures taken over the last 24 years. -
Contemporary artist Tomoo Gokita held his first solo exhibition “MOO” in three years at Taka Ishii Gallery Japan’s first color painting work on display
The fifth solo exhibition in three years at the Taka Ishii Gallery displaying the latest pieces rendered in color acrylics and pastels on canvas. -
In Conversation with Ken Sobajima, the Representative of CLEANl & ART; His Philosophy Behind Art and Shibuya’s Graffiti Problem
Scribbles on walls can be seen in a lot of corners of the city. There’s one artist that takes it upon himself to erase such drawings and writings. Why did he take action? What are his thoughts regarding art? -
Prada opens new location in Shibuya, featuring a minimalist design and contemporary atmosphere with a large selection
As of August 29th, Prada has opened a new location in Shibuya’s Miyashita Park, Tokyo. With floor space of approximately 300 square meters, the shop will offer men’s and ladies’ leather goods, clothing, shoes, accessories, books, and more, plus two types of limited edition T-shirts. -
Pandemic booms “DIY skincare” trend in beauty industry
European consumer spending declined as the government lockdown. While be in recession, what is the consumer consciousness behind the DIY skincare that is emerging in the beauty trend? -
Tom Sachs exhibition held at ISETAN THE SPACE
Tom Sachs designed each venue themed as a “store experience”. Rare chess sets and new furniture are on exhibition and sale. - SponsoredCardboard Artist Tomotatsu Gima Reimagines Gucci Sneakers with Sustainable Materials
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“The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” the latest film from A24. It sends a message to big cities like Tokyo and San Francisco that are…
The problems of urban planning in large cities, and the feelings of people smoldering in the Abyss. Thinking about the relationship between change and stagnation throughout San Francisco and its history. -
What new discovery can we learn from the animation “A-frame”?
Animations are now loved by all generations around the world, yet there are new discoveries when looking at the productions in film. I want to focus on “A-frame.” -
“A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 1: Anticipating the Release of Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit’s Film in Japan
This series of columns introduces the rich culture of Asian films from countries such as South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines. It also aims to investigate the similarities and differences between Japanese films and other Asian films. -
“EVANGELION”series “Your Name.” and “GODZILLA”…… Report on the “MANGA⇔TOKYO”
Exhibition of more than 500 items from 90 Japanese manga, anime, games and SFX films (tokusatsu) depicting the changes and characteristics of Tokyo. -
TORAYA CAFÉ・AN STAND introduces new confectionery that transcends the boundary of east and west confectionery.
Introducing An Paste Ice Lolly, a lolly of frozen Azuki bean paste, from TORAYA CAFÉ・AN STAND, reflects on the tradition-rich establishment and its commitment to going beyond the Japanese and western framework. -
Fashion Psychologist shares a deep relationship between post-pandemic sentiment and clothing
“The link between what we wear and how it makes us feel is undeniable,” says Dr. Dawnn Karen, a leader in the growing field of Fashion Psychology who pays close attention to the relationship between attire and attitude: not just how clothes make you look, but how they make you feel. -
Nobuyuki Sakuma on 4 Films We Can Learn From. Part 2.
TV producer of TV TOKYO Corporation, Nobuyuki Sakuma talks about his movie recommendations and the memories attached to them. -
WACK which includes such member acts as BiSH and Mameshiba No Taigun puts on an exhibition A total of 41 artists contribute to the creation…
The production company, WACK, which hosts such Idol groups as BiSH and Mameshiba No Taigun is putting on an exhibition titled ‘SCHOOL OF WACK’ at Shibuya’s Parco ‘Parco Museum Tokyo’ that will run until August 31. Here we will cover the state of affairs at the exhibition. -
As an artist and a model, Colliu conveys the “relationship between the viewer and the piece” through her artworks
Colliu, who is active in two fields as both a model and an artist, is holding her solo exhibition “FOLKS!” during the coronavirus pandemic. Here she discusses the “relationship between the viewer and the piece” that is always on her mind. -
What he saw in Raf Simons’s Atelier over the past two years: Almost Black and Shunta Nakajima’s identity and future fashion
Experience Raf Simons’s studio through a phone call. What did you get that you breathed into Almost Black? -
Pondering on diversity and freedom at a kimono-wearing class in New York.
Essayist Iku Okada explores how to consider the culture of her home country in this era highlighted by multicultural coexistence in light of what she has learned attending kimono-wearing classes in New York. -
Berlin’s club scene hit hard by COVID-19. What’s the idea behind the Revival?
Berlin’s club culture has been hit hard by the COVID-19. Unravels the story of a free live video streaming service by a club commission that is breaking the status quo. -
The self existance in the work. The artist, Tomomi Nishizawa, considers the ambiguous boundary between beauty and medicine
Tomomi Nishizawa, a continuously active artist, held a solo exhibition focusing on the ambiguity of the boundary between beauty and medicine. How does she perceive modern beauty? -
Before we lose “something” from Social media part 2. The potential for “connecting” and “disconnecting”
Replies of personal principles or claims through Social media. Considering ways to handle the discomfort towards Social media companies that do not follow reality. -
The ethical-oriented state-of-the-art upcycle wave also allows the interior industry in Europe to be creatively reused in furniture
A new generation of entrepreneurs driving the improvement of waste problems in the European interior industry. Introducing upcycle ideas by designers and restaurant owner. -
Before we lose “something” from social media part.1 Discomfort in a world unforgiving of “I don’t know”
In the age of diversity, everyone is eager to differentiate. How will “discomfort” on social media, born in this age, change in the future? -
“We want to take a deep dive into Japanese culture” — The cultural theory contemplated by Carsten Nicolai and Kostas Murkudis
Collaborators who have been friends for many years. The two men, who have been close friends both personally and professionally, discuss their collaborations since meeting 25 years ago, as well as the Japan that they both love. -
Brexit has cast a shadow over the British fashion industry
How will the energetic creation of young people be inherited after Brexit, which will make a full transition at the end of December? -
Nobuyuki Sakuma on 4 Films We Can Learn From. Part 1.
TV producer of TV TOKYO Corporation, Nobuyuki Sakuma, chooses soul-stirring films that would have flipped his perspective as a teenager. -
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Earn Chen, Founder of The Salvages, the savior of fashion and culture, puts it in the collection
The Salvages, a brand from Singapore that fuses music and fashion. The items that reflect the original music experience of the owner and designer Earn Chen will appeal to us “What’s culture and fashion”.