Soichiro Sasakura (b.1949) Japanese Glassware Designer
2022-09-27
Soichiro Sasakura, a Japanese designer born in 1949, studied at Kanazawa College of Art and designed the 1988 San Marino glassware range for Sasaki Glass.Read More →
Ukiyo-e: A Glimpse of the Floating World’s Natural Beauty
2022-08-02
Ukiyo-e, meaning “pictures of the floating world,” captures everyday beauty in Japan, influencing Western artists and reflecting cultural life through detailed woodblock prints.Read More →
Toshiyuki Kita (b.1942) Japanese Furniture and Interior Designer
2022-07-18
Toshiyuki Kita, a renowned Japanese designer, promotes traditional crafts while creating innovative furniture. He has received numerous international awards and contributes to design collaborations globally.Read More →
Katsuji Wakisaka ( b.1944 ) 🗻 Japanese Textile Designer
2022-07-05
Katsuji Wakisaka is a Japanese textile designer. Between 1960 -1963 he studied textile design in Kyoto.Read More →
Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) American Sculptor and Designer.
2022-07-02
Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988), was an American sculptor and designer. He was born in Los Angeles and professionally active in New York. He was influential and well-received in the twentieth century. He produced sculptures, gardens, furniture and lighting designs, ceramics, architecture, and set designs throughout his lifetime of creative experimentation. His work, both subtle and bold, traditional and modern, set a new standard for reintegrating the arts.Read More →
Suehari Fukami (b.1947) Japanese Studio Potter
2022-06-26
Suehari Fukami (b.1947) is a Japanese studio potter based in Kyoto. He works in the bluish-white porcelain known in Japanese as seihakuji, developed in the Song dynasty JINGDEZEN wares. Read More →
Netsuke: Japanese Miniature Carvings and Functional Art
2022-06-23
Netsuke are miniature Japanese carvings once worn as toggles above the obi. They secured inro and other hanging containers while expressing skilled craft, humour and symbolism.Read More →
Unveiling The Magic of The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum
2021-12-03
The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum is more than just a collection of art; it’s a testament to the timeless beauty of one of the 20th century’s most innovative artists. Read More →
The Book – Isamu Noguchi: A Study of Space
2021-12-03
“Isamu Noguchi: A Study of Space” explores the sculptor‘s innovative integration of art and environment, showcasing his unique multicultural influences, signature works, and transformative legacy.Read More →
Black Wire Chair by Oki Sato
2021-11-21
Oki Sato’s Black Wire Chair from the Thin Black Lines series combines transparent volumes and practical functions, merging two- and three-dimensional forms in a calligraphic design.Read More →