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Branding the Mid-Century
From Meiji chocolate to nuclear energy — The Printing Museum showcases key examples of graphic design from the 1950s.
Taking ‘home’ along with you, one ‘take-home’ garment at a time.
Yoshikazu Yamagata and Mafuyu propose a line of clothing suited to those who are easily homesick.
Satoru Aoyama: Embroidering the Traditional and the Contemporary
In the run up to Aoyama’s solo show at the Mizuma Art Gallery this month, Ai Kikuchi looks back at the artist’s last exhibition in London and asks him about some of the ideas brought up in his work.
TAB T-shirt Designer Interview: Dainippon Type Organization
Hidechika and Tetsuya Tsukada talk to TAB about the interlocking typography of their “Yin & Yang Tokyo” design.
Exhibiting Modern Traditions
Looking at the portrayal of Japanese modern history in “Taisho Chic” and some recent exhibitions.
Beached and Marooned: The Aftermath of Leisure
Masanori Handa’s ‘micropop’ take on a society at play drowning in its own diversions.
Shedding new light on Painting
Masato Kobayashi mixes painting with sculpture and installation to brilliant effect.
To See or Not To See – Cursing the Artist’s Presence at Seiichi Furuya’s “Im Fluss”
Can an artist’s work transcend his own presence, even if he is obnoxious, rude, and doesn’t respect his audience?
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