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Yuichi Yokoyama’s “Neo Manga” And His Relationship With Contemporary Art and Manga
In this interview, we ask mangaka Yūichi Yokoyama about his art style “neo manga:” what lies beyond its fast-looking onomatopoeias, time depicted in equal intervals, and expressionless characters? -
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. -
TEMPURA, The Paris-based Magazine Focused On Japanese Social Issues And Underground Culture
Emil Pacha Valencia, Editor-in-Chief of Paris-based magazine TEMPURA, shares his thoughts on the uniqueness of Japanese culture. -
Asia, a Horror Film Paradise during Coronavirus — Korea “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 6:
This series of columns introduces the rich culture of Asian films from countries such as South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines. It also aims to investigate the similarities and differences between Japanese films and other Asian films. -
Chanel meets an “unexpected partner” in the context of hip-hop / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol.6
In this series, Tsuya-chan writes about contemporary music with a focus on Japanese hip-hop. She breaks down the relationship between music and fashion, as well as fashion trends and youth culture. In her sixth installment, she talks about Chanel’s “unexpected partner” that rappers have been rhyming about. -
Hitsujibungaku’s New Album POWERS And Its Protective Amulet-like Powers
In this article, we ask Hitsujibungaku about their recent contract with a major label, and the production and release of their new album POWERS, filled with their troubles, as well as their hopes. The trio also shares their experience with online live performances and the making of POWERS. -
A new world shown by brands with an inorganic name
In the second part of the FW21 Paris Men’s Collection, I refer to brands’ context in common that the four letters of the alphabet are used as brand names. -
「時音」Vol.10 Miwa Nishikawa’s “Under the Open Sky” is a story that needs to be told
Director Miwa Nishikawa spent 3 years completing the script for “Under the Open Sky.” On February 11th, 2021, it was finally released nationwide. This interview talks about the film, which portrays the true nature of humankind, plus a little more. -
From Tokyo to Paris, from Paris to the world
This time, the first part of the FW21 Paris Men’s collection, let me mention two Japanese designers. -
Mai Endo and Mika Maruyama of Japan-born queer art zine Multiple Spirits on Japan’s “gender dispute” and its effects
Multiple Spirits is a zine founded by an artist and a curator. Their recognition of a disconnect in the art world following the 1990s and a shared experience at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna led to them launching their first issue.