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The 20th Anniversary of The Libertines’ Up The Bracket: Bassist John Hassall on the Masterpiece’s Appeal
We present an interview with John Hassall, the bassist of The Libertines, about the band’s debut album, Up The Bracket, which has welcomed its 20th anniversary this year. -
Origami Has a Future: Interview with Artist/Handmade Washi Craftsman, Yuga Arisawa Part 2
What are the next steps for the new generation of origami artists post-complex origami boom? We visited Corsoyard, a handmade washi studio in Mino, Gifu prefecture, where Yuga Arisawa is based. -
Creating Origami from Scratch: Interview with Origami Artist/Handmade Washi Craftsman, Yuga Arisawa – Part 1
Creating Origami from Scratch: Interview with Origami Artist/Handmade Washi Craftsman, Yuga Arisawa – Part 1 -
Manabe Kotaro Captures the Dawn of Outdoor Rave Parties in Japan
Kotaro Manabe, who has been actively involved in Japan’s outdoor rave scene since the 1990s, looks back on those days with a number of outstanding photos of outdoor rave parties in Japan. -
Manga Artist Kazuo Umezu’s Undying Urge to Create
Kazuo Umezu put out new work for the first time in 27 years. We spoke to the manga artist about his latest work and self-evolution. -
Eminent American Rap Photographer B+ on his Love for Hip Hop and Japanese Culture
B+, who has worked continuously as a photographer of American hip hop, opened in July the exhibition Tried by Twelve: photography by B+. We ask B+, who came to Tokyo for the exhibition, about the photos and his impressions of Japan. -
Superorganism Develops the Culture of the Future With “Pop” As Their Tool
Superorganism, who plays music from a global perspective, has released their latest album, World Wide Pop. We caught up with members Orono and Harry to learn more about the uniqueness and importance of pop culture. -
Artist Momoko Nakamura Establishes Her Own Style Through Painting What She Wants to Paint
This is an interview with artist Momoko Nakamura. She talks about how she became an illustrator and how she approaches her creative practices. -
The Reality of 6397’s New York, Captured by Ari Marcopoulos: Creations from Stella Ishii Work in a Simple Style
6397, the clothing line from New York showroom The News, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. We spoke with director Stella Ishii about the campaign shoot for the Fall/Winter 2022-23 collection, shot by photographer Ari Marcopoulos. -
Manga Artist Fumi Yoshinaga Talks about Her Own Works and Changes in Society: Expanding Manga Expression
This is an interview with Fumi Yoshinaga, who published the interview book 仕事でも仕事じゃなくても 漫画とよしながふみ(Regardless of Whether Work or Not Work: Manga and Fumi Yoshinaga).