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The Potential of Writing / Drawing Lines – Enrico Isamu Oyama’s New Praxis
Enrico Isamu Oyama has reinterpreted aerosol writing, a subculture that was born in the streets of New York in the 70s, and presented his own art in the realm of contemporary art. In this interview, we ask Oyama about his thoughts and breakthroughs regarding his solo exhibition Noctilucent Cloud, currently being held in Kanagawa, Japan. -
Japan Cuts: The Art of Bringing the Finest of Contemporary Japanese Films to NYC
This month, the 15th edition of North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema, Japan Cuts, returns to NYC. -
Saiko otake drew her sense of the expansion by looking back her own roots
This article takes a deep dive into the roots of Saiko Otaka and behind-the-scenes of the production of her works showcased at her solo exhibition, “UWAJIMA⇄TOKYO”, which takes place at Gallery Art Unlimited (in Nogizaka) and her first-ever co-exhibition with her sister Shoko, titled “BS Channel ~ Black by Sister channel ~” that is currently open at Pearl Book Shop & Gallery (in Hatagaya) -
Painter Saya Aokabi: The thought behind the unique creations from her first exhibition
Painter Saya Aokabi, who has become the subject of attention both in Japan and abroad, talks about her creations. -
weber’s Exhibition “大Tシャツ展”(Dai T-shirt Ten) Open at TOKION
The annual exhibition “大Tシャツ展” (Dai T-shirt Ten) by the nomadic vintage clothing store will showcase nearly a thousand T-shirts, with an emphasis on movie-themed T-shirts. -
Ukiyo-e and street culture: NAGA illustrates the intersection between the past and present
NAGA is an illustrator who incorporates street culture into sceneries from the Edo period. How did he discover his experimental style, and what’s his goal? -
Hokusai’s iconic shunga, “The Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife” stirs up Eros and lust at Ruttkowski;68 in Paris
Exhibition of works by 22 international artists on the theme of eroticism. The curator talks about the charm of Hokusai, shunga and Japanese culture. -
Sponsored by True Colors FASHION
Pop-up of the Fashion Show, True Colors FASHION, Launching at TOKiON the STORE “LIVE JACKET” Made by Yoichi Ochiai Exhibited In Store
Some of the items from the Fashion Show, True Colors FASHION, and its official items will be available at TOKiON the STORE and TOKION E-STORE. -
The Official Goods of Thundercat, Marking His Upcoming Japan Tour, To Be Available at TOKION
Thundercat is highly lauded for his musicality, but also garners high acclaim in fashion. His official goods will be released at TOKION to mark his anticipated Japan tour that has been postponed from last year. The goods will be hitting the store on May 29th. -
Delivering Souls Through Music and Words That Are Present in the Moment—Reggae DJ RUEED’s Now
RUEED is an artist, who is at the forefront of the Japanese reggae scene. We asked the man, who strides forward as he leaves tracks on the unknown road, about his “sentiments etched in his creative activity” and “what lies ahead of him.”