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Separating Image and Matter: Artist Makoto Taniguchi Talks About the Meaning behind His “Girl Paintings”
Makoto Taniguchi held his first solo exhibition in two years, entitled Where is your ♡? at NANZUKA UNDERGROUND in Jingumae. What meaning is contained in the “girls” presented in the duality of image and material? -
Behind the music of Generation Z, explored through the sound of the band chilldspot
An interview with the young four-piece band chilldspot. The band explores how young people can find their own identity in this age of information overload. -
Interview with Artist TENGAone; On “Imitation-Cardboard Paintings” Created with Analog Techniques
TENGAone, who says he wants to “entertain the viewers” and “change the ways they view the world,” looks back on his past artistic practices and talks about the intention behind his works. -
時音 Vol. 19 Keiichi Tanaami’s “Mirror of the World”
To uncover artist Keiichi Tanaami’s core creativity and spirit, we spoke to him at his studio, surrounded by his powerful works. -
The State of Post-Covid Sound/Art According to Yuko Mohri Part 1: “Anti-Tympanic” Movements in Sound
This is the first part of our interview with artist Yuko Mohri, who’s made many sound-related installations combining everyday objects, junk, and instruments. -
Looking Forward to Tomorrow: An Online Interview with Yuko Nishikawa
This is an online interviews by James Salomon with New York-based artist Yuko Nishikawa about why she decided to reside in New York and what is behind her diverse body of work. -
Architectural Designer Malene Hvidt Speaks On the Japanese Spirit and Scandinavian Modernity Inherited From Her Illustrious Grandfather, Peter Hvidt
Malene Hvidt, who grew up in a family of architects, talks about her great grandfather, living with her partner, and the house that combines Japanese aesthetics and Scandinavian design. -
ASPIDISTRAFLY and Their KITCHEN. LABEL: On The Relationships with Their Close Japanese Artists
The relationships between “KITCHEN. LABEL” run by ASPIDIDTRAFLY, a Singapore-based male-female unit consisting of April Lee and Ricks Ang, and Japanese artists with whom they have close ties. -
ASPIDISTRAFLY and Their KITCHEN. LABEL: The Aesthetics of Label Management and Thoughts on New Releases
ASPIDISTRAFLY, a Singapore-based male-female unit consisting of April Lee and Rix Ang, talks about their “KITCHEN. LABEL” label and the background of their new album. -
The Innovative Spirit and Panoptic Fashion Design of Issey Miyake
Yusuke Koishi writes about Issey Miyake, the fashion designer who passed away on August 5th at 84.