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: Japanese American Sculptor and Designer
2022-07-02
Isamu Noguchi united sculpture, furniture, lighting, gardens and public space in a Japanese American practice that challenged boundaries between art and design.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 →