Osamu Tezuka (1928 – 1989) Japanese Manga Artist and Cartoonist
2023-04-03
Osamu Tezuka, revered as the “god of manga and anime,” pioneered iconic works like Astro Boy and Black Jack, leaving an enduring global legacy.Read More →
Exploring the Life and Legacy of Shiro Kuramata (1934 – 1991)
2023-03-31
Shiro Kuramata, a renowned Japanese designer, created unique furniture pieces like the glass chair and the “How High the Moon” armchair, showcasing innovative design and craftsmanship.Read More →
The Timeless Beauty of Traditional Japanese Furniture
2023-03-19
Traditional Japanese Furniture Traditional Japanese furniture is known for being simple and useful. It is often used for eating, tea ceremonies, and other activities. TheRead More →
Shoji Hamada (1894 – 1978) Japanese National Treasure
2023-03-07
Shoji Hamada, a Japanese potter, embraced the profound traditions of Japanese ceramics and pottery, emphasizing simplicity and function. His collaboration with Bernard Leach left a lasting legacy in the world of ceramics.Read More →
Ikko Tanaka (1930 -2002) 🇯🇵 Graphic Design blend of East and West
2023-03-07
Ryu-Tsu, a western-centric fashion and culture magazine, showcased Ikko Tanaka’s pioneering fusion of modernism and Japanese culture in graphic design. Tanaka’s impact was international.Read More →
Issey Miyake, the Japanese Fashion Designer
2023-02-24
Issey Miyake died on August 5, 2022, in a Tokyo hospital of liver cancer. He founded the Miyake Design Studio in 1970.Read More →
Masakazu Kobayashi (b.1944) Japanese Textile Designer
2023-02-21
Masakazu Kobayashi studied at the University of Arts, Kyoto, Japan. He manifested traditional textile techniques and aesthetics in his work. Between 1966 and 1975, he worked as a textile designer for Kawashima. His 1982 fabric evoked komon, a textile dyeing technique which uses paper patterns with small motifs.Read More →
Japan Advertising Artists Club Pioneer of Japanese Graphic Design
2023-01-09
The Japan Advertising Artists Club, influential in 1950s graphic design, faced criticism in the 1960s, leading to its disbandment in 1970, yet its legacy endures.Read More →
Yoshitomo Nara (b.1959) Japanese Artist and Designer
2023-01-03
Yoshitomo Nara, a Japanese artist known for his large-eyed figures, has gained global recognition through exhibitions and influences from music and childhood experiences in post-war Japan.Read More →
Poster for Nikon (1957) by Yusaku Kamekura
2022-09-28
Yusaku Kamekura’s 1957 Nikon poster showcases his innovative graphic design, establishing a significant partnership that enhanced both his and Nikon’s branding globally.Read More →