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Outsider art: the unique vision of Yasuhiro Ishimoto in pictures

Yasuhiro Ishimoto transformed his experiences from internment to becoming a notable photographer, focusing on everyday beauty and marginalized communities.

Revisiting Eikoh Hosoe's Otherworldly Images of Postwar Japan

Eikoh Hosoe used photography to explore themes of gender, desire, and mythology through collaborations with avant-garde artists in postwar Japan.

Outsider art: the unique vision of Yasuhiro Ishimoto in pictures

Yasuhiro Ishimoto transformed his experiences from internment to becoming a notable photographer, focusing on everyday beauty and marginalized communities.

Revisiting Eikoh Hosoe's Otherworldly Images of Postwar Japan

Eikoh Hosoe used photography to explore themes of gender, desire, and mythology through collaborations with avant-garde artists in postwar Japan.
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MAD architects' biomorphic installation in japan gently bubbles out from century-old house

Ephemeral Bubble installation integrates modern design into a century-old Japanese house, offering a flexible space for emotive exploration.

Review | The modern printmakers who cracked Japanese art wide open

Western influences transformed Japanese printmaking, leading to unique creative expressions in sosaku hanga art.

craft x tech exhibition spotlights collaborative craftsmanship at the V&A museum

Craft x Tech 2024 bridges traditional Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary technology at the V&A Museum during the London Design Festival.

Japonisme: Why is Japanese Culture so Popular in France? - Frenchly

France and Japan have a unique history of cultural exchange dating back to the 19th century.
The influx of Japanese art and culture in the late 19th century led to a movement called japonisme in France.

MAD architects' biomorphic installation in japan gently bubbles out from century-old house

Ephemeral Bubble installation integrates modern design into a century-old Japanese house, offering a flexible space for emotive exploration.

Review | The modern printmakers who cracked Japanese art wide open

Western influences transformed Japanese printmaking, leading to unique creative expressions in sosaku hanga art.

craft x tech exhibition spotlights collaborative craftsmanship at the V&A museum

Craft x Tech 2024 bridges traditional Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary technology at the V&A Museum during the London Design Festival.

Japonisme: Why is Japanese Culture so Popular in France? - Frenchly

France and Japan have a unique history of cultural exchange dating back to the 19th century.
The influx of Japanese art and culture in the late 19th century led to a movement called japonisme in France.
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Takashi Murakami Explores Japanese Tradition in New Gagosian Exhibition | stupidDOPE

Takashi Murakami's exhibition transforms traditional Japanese art, blending historical elements with modern perspectives, marking a significant moment in contemporary art.

Takashi Murakami Drops Limited Edition T-Shirts and More at Gagosian Burlington Arcade | stupidDOPE

Takashi Murakami's exclusive t-shirts release celebrates his latest exhibition emphasizing the fusion of traditional and contemporary Japanese art.

Shogun was so refreshing for the Japanese': Takashi Murakami on his blockbusting return

Takashi Murakami seeks to redefine Kyoto's cultural identity by exploring its violent history rather than its traditional beauty.

Brooklyn Museum presents famed Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige

Brooklyn Museum will display the complete set of Utagawa Hiroshige's 100 Famous Views of Edo for the first time in over two decades.
The exhibition will feature new paintings by Takashi Murakami in response to Hiroshige's designs.

Takashi Murakami Explores Japanese Tradition in New Gagosian Exhibition | stupidDOPE

Takashi Murakami's exhibition transforms traditional Japanese art, blending historical elements with modern perspectives, marking a significant moment in contemporary art.

Takashi Murakami Drops Limited Edition T-Shirts and More at Gagosian Burlington Arcade | stupidDOPE

Takashi Murakami's exclusive t-shirts release celebrates his latest exhibition emphasizing the fusion of traditional and contemporary Japanese art.

Shogun was so refreshing for the Japanese': Takashi Murakami on his blockbusting return

Takashi Murakami seeks to redefine Kyoto's cultural identity by exploring its violent history rather than its traditional beauty.

Brooklyn Museum presents famed Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige

Brooklyn Museum will display the complete set of Utagawa Hiroshige's 100 Famous Views of Edo for the first time in over two decades.
The exhibition will feature new paintings by Takashi Murakami in response to Hiroshige's designs.
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#pop-art

Posthumous triumph for Japanese Pop maximalist Keiichi Tanaami at ICA Miami

Keiichi Tanaami was a pivotal figure in Japanese counterculture, influencing generations of artists through his distinctive blend of fine art and popular culture.

Fantastical Totems Emerge from Clay in Yu Maeda's Vibrant Sculptures

Yu Maeda transforms traditional Japanese art through vibrant ceramic sculptures that express spontaneity and a connection to nature.

Remembering Master Pop Artist Keiichi Tanaami (1936-2024) - Hi-Fructose Magazine

The artist's childhood experiences during war and admiration for American culture influenced their development as a Pop Art pioneer in Japan.

Posthumous triumph for Japanese Pop maximalist Keiichi Tanaami at ICA Miami

Keiichi Tanaami was a pivotal figure in Japanese counterculture, influencing generations of artists through his distinctive blend of fine art and popular culture.

Fantastical Totems Emerge from Clay in Yu Maeda's Vibrant Sculptures

Yu Maeda transforms traditional Japanese art through vibrant ceramic sculptures that express spontaneity and a connection to nature.

Remembering Master Pop Artist Keiichi Tanaami (1936-2024) - Hi-Fructose Magazine

The artist's childhood experiences during war and admiration for American culture influenced their development as a Pop Art pioneer in Japan.
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#craftsmanship

20 Mesmerizing Videos of Japanese Artisans Creating Traditional Handicrafts

The 'tewaza' playlist celebrates traditional Japanese craftsmanship through visually stunning short films by skilled artisans.

Garnier & Linker Redefines Craftsmanship with "KAMI" Collection | stupidDOPE

Garnier & Linker blend traditional Urushi lacquer techniques with modern design, emphasizing innovative craftsmanship.
The "KAMI" collection features larger-scale applications of the Urushi technique, creating stunning furniture and light fixtures.

20 Mesmerizing Videos of Japanese Artisans Creating Traditional Handicrafts

The 'tewaza' playlist celebrates traditional Japanese craftsmanship through visually stunning short films by skilled artisans.

Garnier & Linker Redefines Craftsmanship with "KAMI" Collection | stupidDOPE

Garnier & Linker blend traditional Urushi lacquer techniques with modern design, emphasizing innovative craftsmanship.
The "KAMI" collection features larger-scale applications of the Urushi technique, creating stunning furniture and light fixtures.
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#keiichi-tanaami

KEIICHI TANAAMI (1936-2024)

Keiichi Tanaami's art reflected his traumatic childhood experiences of war and cultural hybridization, creating a unique blend of vibrant and psychedelic aesthetics.

Keiichi Tanaami's Vision Lives On in Rizzoli's New Monograph | stupidDOPE

Keiichi Tanaami's new monograph captures his artistic legacy and multifaceted approach to postwar art following his passing in August 2023.

KEIICHI TANAAMI (1936-2024)

Keiichi Tanaami's art reflected his traumatic childhood experiences of war and cultural hybridization, creating a unique blend of vibrant and psychedelic aesthetics.

Keiichi Tanaami's Vision Lives On in Rizzoli's New Monograph | stupidDOPE

Keiichi Tanaami's new monograph captures his artistic legacy and multifaceted approach to postwar art following his passing in August 2023.
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During Art Week Tokyo, one exhibition is rediscovering the art of Japan's 'lost decades'

Ryutaro Takahashi's collection reflects 30 years of Japanese contemporary art, highlighting socio-political effects and the legacy of the bubble economy.
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Hokusai's Iconic "The Great Wave" Prints to Hit Auction Block This Fall | stupidDOPE

The Great Wave continues to captivate audiences and is a symbol of Japanese culture.
Upcoming auctions present a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire valuable prints.

Naoko Fukumaru at the Portland Japanese Garden * Oregon ArtsWatch

Naoko Fukumaru's journey emphasizes the transformative power of kintsugi, turning the act of repair into an art form that celebrates imperfection.

Hokusai's Iconic "The Great Wave" Prints to Hit Auction Block This Fall | stupidDOPE

The Great Wave continues to captivate audiences and is a symbol of Japanese culture.
Upcoming auctions present a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire valuable prints.

Naoko Fukumaru at the Portland Japanese Garden * Oregon ArtsWatch

Naoko Fukumaru's journey emphasizes the transformative power of kintsugi, turning the act of repair into an art form that celebrates imperfection.
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Portland Opera To Go's 'Shizue' brings a stirring Oregon story to stages and schools around Oregon

Dmae Lo Roberts' chamber opera highlights Shizue Iwatsuki's resilience through art in the face of adversity during WWII.

The Great Wave off Kanagawa': From a T-shirt design to illustrating Japan's new banknotes

The Great Wave off Kanagawa epitomizes the fusion of traditional Japanese art with modern global culture, symbolized by its placement on currency and merchandise.
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A true multi-sensory experience': the Met celebrates Japanese poetry, calligraphy and painting

Japanese art embraces imperfection in wabi-sabi, focusing on the beauty of flaws and transience, contrary to the title of the Met's exhibition.

aheneah's knotted installation in lisbon creates an interplay between shadow and light

Celebrates interplay of shadows and light, inspired by Japanese art and filet lacework.

Review | A fascinating look at Japan's gorgeous ghost stories

Japanese Ukiyo-e prints portrayed not only realistic locations but also fantasy themes.

MFA Boston's renovated Japanese art galleries seek to inspire deeper exploration of familiar objects

Renovated Japanese art galleries at MFA Boston feature important upgrades, connecting the familiar with deeper exploration.

What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in May

New York gallery showcasing Japanese photographer Tamiko Nishimura's debut and her connection to the Provoke movement.

Dulwich Picture Gallery's first-ever UK exhibition of Yoshida dynasty's master prints

The UK's first exhibition dedicated to the Yoshida family showcases the evolution of Japanese printmaking and the impact of three generations of artists.
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