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Through his work, 12-year-old illustrator Miracle-kun wants to convey a happy world
Miracle-kun, an elementary schooler living in Okinawa, currently works as an illustrator. The bright and energetic artist tells TOKION about how he started as an illustrator and what he wants to convey through his work. -
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. -
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. -
“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. -
FRUE’s organizers on holding an event during the coronavirus pandemic and co-creating an event with the attendees
An interview with the organizers of FESTIVAL de FRUE, a music festival that took place during the coronavirus pandemic. The latter half of the article includes comments from the artists who performed. -
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. -
Kazuhei Kimura’s New Photo Book: The Other Side of the Window
Kazuhei Kimura’s new photo book and solo exhibition The Other Side of the Window. In this interview, we approach Kazuhei’s attitude toward photography and the themes of his works. -
“I never follow what’s in fashion;” Eiko Ishioka, the Unknown Role Model
Eiko Ishioka, globally recognized art director and designer. -
Up-and-coming artist soh souen makes art on the body, the self, and the other
soh souen spoke to TOKION about his interests, solo exhibition, and approach to painting as a digital native. -
KAWS to hold a large exhibition in 2021 under the theme of “Return to the Origin”. Tracing the evolution of KAWS over the past 20…
KAWS to hold a large exhibition in 2021 under the theme of “Return to the Origin”. Tracing the evolution of KAWS over the past 20 years since its first solo exhibition in Japan in 2001.