Interviews
Meta-Vandalism
Transgressing the rules and rituals of graffiti, Takahiro Yamaguchi is using technology to bring the blurry line between vandalism and art into focus.
TABuzz #4 with Yosuke Kurita
Our Guest Blogger gives their recommendations on what’s hot in our new regular column.
TABuzz #3 with Satoru Aoyama
Our Guest Blogger gives their recommendations on what’s hot in our new regular column.
Monuments Reborn in Curious Spaces Part 2
In the second part of our interview artist Tatzu Nishi speaks to TABlog about his work in Europe.
Monuments Reborn in Curious Spaces
TABlog spoke to Tatzu Nishi about his new work, currently showing at ARATANIURANO Gallery, in the first part of our interview with the artist.
Video Tape for Fun
TAB Video talked to artist Shantell Martin just before she left Japan and recorded one of her projects.
TABuzz #2 with Teppei Kaneuji
Our Guest Blogger gives their recommendations on what’s hot in our new regular column.
No Place Like Home
An international collaboration between an English gardener and a Japanese architect yields fresh and fun opportunities.
TABuzz #1 with Haruka Ito
Our Guest Blogger gives their recommendations on what’s hot in our new regular column.
Art in the Age of Reckless Bookmaking
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.
A New French-Japanese Project is Set in Motion
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.
Fukushima’s Knit Cultivates the Russian Market: JKB Project Committee
The final installment of our popular series of collaborations with Japan Brand.
Strange Beauty from Merged Traditions: Goto Urushi Kobo
Fifteenth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Learning to Thrive as a Bladesmith: Nigara Uchihamono Tanzosho
Fourteenth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Young Weavers Changing Kurume Kasuri: Nomura Orimono
Thirteenth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Natural Fibers with a Heavenly Aroma: Soejima
Twelfth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Photographs Passing on Stories
Currently showing in the heart of Asakusa, American photographer Paule Saviano talks to TABlog about his work photographing Nagasaki and Tokyo bombing survivors.
Smith forged knives, Tosa blades: Fujigen Hamono Seisakujo
Eleventh installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Riding a Wave of Anxiety and Expectation: Ikazaki Shachu
Tenth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Gem Town Father and Son: Kiseki Chokoku Ohyori
Ninth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
From Manholes to Stewpots: Itoh Tekko
Eighth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
The Black Glass of Satsuma: Satuma Vidro
Seventh installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Drawing Life from a Simple Metal Sheet: Gyokusendo
Sixth installment of a series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Building a Brand: Nissin Furniture Crafters
Fifth installment of a new series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Tying the Knot: Kikuyu
Fourth installment of a new series of articles on crafts people and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Preserving the Essence of the Kiri Tansu: Ogura Tansu Ten
Third installment of a new series of articles on craftspeople and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Iron and Tea: Kikuchi Hojudo
Second installment of a new series of articles on craftspeople and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Rugs Woven by Women’s Hands: Oriental Carpet
First installment of a new series of articles on craftspeople and designers in various areas of Japan, in collaboration with Japan Brand.
Ghosts in the Lens
Lieko Shiga’s photographs are a haunting vision of the world. The artist talks to TAB about communication, time and death.
Yokohama Triennale 2008: Aki Sasamoto
NY-based artist Aki Sasamoto explains her exploration of memory, daily life and habit through performance and installation art.
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