Interviews

Meta-Vandalism

Cameron McKean 2009-07-15

Transgressing the rules and rituals of graffiti, Takahiro Yamaguchi is using technology to bring the blurry line between vandalism and art into focus.

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TABuzz #4 with Yosuke Kurita

TABuzz 2009-06-16

Our Guest Blogger gives their recommendations on what’s hot in our new regular column.

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TABuzz #3 with Satoru Aoyama

TABuzz 2009-06-05

Our Guest Blogger gives their recommendations on what’s hot in our new regular column.

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Monuments Reborn in Curious Spaces Part 2

Darryl Jingwen Wee 2009-06-05

In the second part of our interview artist Tatzu Nishi speaks to TABlog about his work in Europe.

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Monuments Reborn in Curious Spaces

Darryl Jingwen Wee 2009-06-03

TABlog spoke to Tatzu Nishi about his new work, currently showing at ARATANIURANO Gallery, in the first part of our interview with the artist.

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Video Tape for Fun

Yelena Gluzman 2009-05-25

TAB Video talked to artist Shantell Martin just before she left Japan and recorded one of her projects.

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TABuzz #2 with Teppei Kaneuji

TABuzz 2009-05-20

Our Guest Blogger gives their recommendations on what’s hot in our new regular column.

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No Place Like Home

William Andrews 2009-05-18

An international collaboration between an English gardener and a Japanese architect yields fresh and fun opportunities.

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TABuzz #1 with Haruka Ito

TABuzz 2009-05-13

Our Guest Blogger gives their recommendations on what’s hot in our new regular column.

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Art in the Age of Reckless Bookmaking

Cameron McKean 2009-04-17

An interview with Zine’s Mate organizers Hiroshi Eguchi and Oliver Watson on the rise of independently published artists’ books, contemporary zine culture, and neo-expressionism.

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A New French-Japanese Project is Set in Motion

Japan Brand 2009-03-31

A special edition of our collaborations with Japan Brand: a report from the field with M. Bouroullec. International designers the Bouroullec brothers have utilized traditional Japanese crafts to create their new products.

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Fukushima’s Knit Cultivates the Russian Market: JKB Project Committee

Japan Brand 2009-03-30

The final installment of our popular series of collaborations with Japan Brand.

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Strange Beauty from Merged Traditions: Goto Urushi Kobo

Japan Brand 2009-03-28

Fifteenth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Learning to Thrive as a Bladesmith: Nigara Uchihamono Tanzosho

Japan Brand 2009-03-26

Fourteenth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Young Weavers Changing Kurume Kasuri: Nomura Orimono

Japan Brand 2009-03-20

Thirteenth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Natural Fibers with a Heavenly Aroma: Soejima

Japan Brand 2009-03-19

Twelfth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Photographs Passing on Stories

William Andrews 2009-03-17

Currently showing in the heart of Asakusa, American photographer Paule Saviano talks to TABlog about his work photographing Nagasaki and Tokyo bombing survivors.

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Smith forged knives, Tosa blades: Fujigen Hamono Seisakujo

Japan Brand 2009-03-13

Eleventh installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Riding a Wave of Anxiety and Expectation: Ikazaki Shachu

Japan Brand 2009-03-11

Tenth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Gem Town Father and Son: Kiseki Chokoku Ohyori

Japan Brand 2009-03-06

Ninth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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From Manholes to Stewpots: Itoh Tekko

Japan Brand 2009-03-04

Eighth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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The Black Glass of Satsuma: Satuma Vidro

Japan Brand 2009-02-25

Seventh installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Drawing Life from a Simple Metal Sheet: Gyokusendo

Japan Brand 2009-02-18

Sixth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Building a Brand: Nissin Furniture Crafters

Japan Brand 2009-02-10

Fifth installment of a new series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Tying the Knot: Kikuyu

Japan Brand 2009-02-04

Fourth installment of a new series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Preserving the Essence of the Kiri Tansu: Ogura Tansu Ten

Japan Brand 2009-01-28

Third installment of a new series of articles on craftspeople and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Iron and Tea: Kikuchi Hojudo

Japan Brand 2009-01-20

Second installment of a new series of articles on craftspeople and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Rugs Woven by Women’s Hands: Oriental Carpet

Japan Brand 2009-01-13

First installment of a new series of articles on craftspeople and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.

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Ghosts in the Lens

Ashley Rawlings 2008-10-28

Lieko Shiga’s photographs are a haunting vision of the world. The artist talks to TAB about communication, time and death.

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Yokohama Triennale 2008: Aki Sasamoto

Yelena Gluzman 2008-10-10

NY-based artist Aki Sasamoto explains her exploration of memory, daily life and habit through performance and installation art.

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