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“Anybody Anyway”: What Chad Moore sees in the world before and after covid
This May, Chad Moore released a new monograph of photography entitled Anybody Anyway. We sat down with Chad at Super Labo Tokyo to chat about his new book, the creative process during the pandemic, and more. -
30th Anniversary of DJ KRUSH’s solo career DJ KRUSH’s Paths and Memories: A Teenage Fascination with Hip-Hop ~ Mid-1990s – Part.1
In 2022, DJ Krush celebrated the 30th anniversary of the start of his solo career. We take a look at the path he took to become a worldwide DJ and sound creator. Part.1 -
How the “Japambient” Works were Born – Yutaka Hirose Interview – Part One –From Notation to Improvisation, or Free Jazz Structure and Contemporary Music
We interviewed sound designer Yutaka Hirose about his album Nostalghia, 36 years after the release of his historic Japanese ambient music masterpiece Nova. Part one covers Hirose’s background in improvisation and free jazz, and the production process of his new record. -
The missing piece that NFTs brought to the art world: a conversation between Junya Yamamine, Taihei Shii, and Sputniko! (part I)
This series unravels the art in post-corona era through the words of experts. In the 11th edition, Junya Yamamine, who has served as a museum curator for NFT, Taihei Shii of “Startbahn,” and artist Sputniko!. -
The Critical Point of Language in Max Cooper’s New Sounds and Videos
The interview explores Max Cooper’s latest sound expressions in his new album Unspoken Words, which was inspired by a line from philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. -
The Art of Sequentiality Ryu Okubo’s Sequential Art and its Roots
In this article, we unveil the art of introspection conveyed by artist Ryu Okubo in his solo exhibition, Struggle In The Safe Place, his formative background, and transforming thoughts. -
Art Serials “The Shape of Boundaries,” Vol.10: Contemporary Artist Simon Denny on the Future of the Art World with Blockchain
This series unravels art in the post-corona era through the words of experts. In this tenth edition, we meet Simon Denny, who is known for works that capture the ideas and values of the digital society. -
The Representative of go parkey, Susumu Ebihara, Unveils About the Modern Day Outdoor Basketball and the Renovation Art Court Project
“I want to see the first snowflake that lands on the ground.” Such romantic ambition isn’t unique only to the writers and intellectuals. Whoever takes the first step to introduce a new idea is considered either a brave hero or an odd kind, but no — it could be someone with passion, belief, and great momentum. Today, we share a story of street basketball and the future that unfurls from there. We had the opportunity to hear a story from a man who grasped the first and the last snowflake on the field of basketball. - SponsoredCardboard Artist Tomotatsu Gima Reimagines Gucci Sneakers with Sustainable Materials
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Making Honest, Optimistic Music in a Cruel World; an Interview with Shintaro Sakamoto
Shintaro Sakamoto just released his first album in six years, Like A Fable. Its mellow and pop sonic universe has a different feel from the singles he put out in 2020. We asked him about what went into creating the album and his ties with foreign audiences and artists. -
ART SERIES: “Shaping Boundaries” vol. 9 Two artists speak about the Timeline Project, a project that aims to create a women’s art timeline in order to…
In 2019, artists Yukiko Nagakura and Yasuko Watanabe started the Timeline Project, a female artist timeline. I interviewed the two about their endeavor. -
Being inspired by Japan, being drawn to L/UNIFORM: an interview with Hiroshi Fujiwara and Jeanne Signoles
Jeanne Signoles and Hiroshi Fujiwara reunited through collaborating on and releasing a L/UNIFORM x fragment design bag. We explore their relationship and Jeanne’s ideas on how she has fun in Japan. -
Selecting motifs to create a story: what artist nico ito draws from imagination
We interviewed nico, the only Japanese artist to present work as part of the global digital campaign for Gucci’s “Gucci Bamboo 1947” bag unveiled in January, about how she started out and her creative process. -
The party goes on amid air-raid warnings in Ukraine—“We continue living normally; it doesn’t matter if we’re in a war”
Photographer Hironori Kodama reports on Ukraine. Here, he details what he felt at a party in Odessa. -
“I want to know what people who don’t know tofubeats thinks”: A realistic, four-year record expressed through music and books
We interviewed tofubeats, who released his fifth album REFLECTION and his book Tofubeats No Nancho Nikki. -
The creative process of Kousuke Shimizu, who doesn’t refer to himself as an “artist”, but as “someone who likes to make things”
Jungle Emperor Leo collaboration exhibition and sales were hugely successful. I spoke to Kousuke Shimizu on the inspiration behind his creativity. -
Kimono influencer Sheila Cliffe and the resurging appeal of kimono from a global and ageless lens
Kimono influencer Sheila Cliffe helps us rethink the beauty of kimono culture. In addition to its appeal as a fashion item, we reveal its allure from all angles, historical to cultural. -
The changes Masanao Hirayama wanted to capture in his outdoor exhibition: what happens to paintings when hit by the rain and exposed to the sun?
What happens to art when it’s displayed outdoors? We interviewed Masanao Hirayama about his innovative outdoor solo exhibition, its process, and the changes he’s seen in the artwork overtime. -
Tokyo’s Real Soundscape and the Outline of Tokyo Fashion Scene Portrayed in Monkey Timers’ First Album
Monkey Timers has been taking the helm of Tokyo’s clubbing and street fashion scenes. Marking 13 years since their formation, they are releasing their first full album that unfurls the realness of the scenes and the current state of Tokyo. -
XL Middleton, a leading figure in the LA funk scene, speaks about his connection to Japanese city pop
An integral part of the LA funk scene, XL Middleton spoke about the background of his latest work which features Japanese city pop samples, his attraction to city pop and its similarities to G-funk, and Salt Box Records which is a record store he owns. -
How Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group Ellie’s dramatic life events intersect with the turbulent times of today Reflecting on the large-scale Chim↑Pom retrospective and Ellie’s debut essay
Ellie is part of the art collective Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group. Their large-scale retrospective “Happy Spring” is currently on display at the Mori Museum. Ellie reflects on these turbulent couple years of the pandemic, in which she also gave birth and wrote her first novel. -
The Historical Relationship Between Okinawan Hajichi Tattoos and the Hawaiian Pidgin Language : Lee Tonouchi Tells the Story
Hajichi, a tattoo with a deep blue pattern on the back of a woman’s hand, is said to have disappeared after it was banned by the Meiji government. A writer Lee Tonouchi, who was born and raised in Hawaii, discusses the origins of Hawaii’s unique language, which is closely related to hajichi, as well as its diversity. -
Awich is changing the world by taking charge
Rapper Awich had her first solo show at Nippon Budokan, and it was a success. We explore the rapper’s ideas and goals. -
Japan’s Brand Trivia Vol. 7: Caring for Japanese products and going back to basics with eit swim
This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The seventh installment introduces Alice Kazama and Masayo Manzai, the creatrs of eit swim. -
J-Beauty report from Europe Vol.4 “WA:IT” is a symbiosis of Japanese spirit and Italian culture.
This series introduces J-Beauty brands in Europe by Keiko Suyama, the representative of “Dessigne,” who consults on the entry of Japanese beauty brands into the European market. For the fourth installment of this series, we feature “WA:IT” is created by Raffaella Grisa. -
Everything is connected in the world of Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori, the designers of and wander
Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori, the designers of and wander, value the outdoors and nature. The duo’s creations are in harmony with nature. -
Artist Haruno on “Current Feelings” after the release of his EP “25”, and on “Music that Transcends Borders”
Daniel Takeda interviewed artist Haruno on his new EP “25”; post-release thoughts and international collaborations. -
Mike Kershnar, the artist for whom skate photography and drawing are as natural as hugging and eating breakfast in the morning
Mike Kershnar takes film photography, draws with a pen in his hand, and tirelessly types words. His forte is jumping on his skateboard and being able to manifest his energy anywhere, as long as he has the tools he can carry around. He creates and leaves behind unique works, and I’d like to show you a glimpse of that. -
The world premiere of Keiichiro Shibuya’s android opera, “MIRROR,” at Expo 2020 Dubai — “Massive Life Flow; Inside the Mind of Keiichiro Shibuya” Part 5
In the fifth installment of this series, we report on “MIRROR,” an android opera shown in Dubai in March of this year.