Hello Kitty a Japanese Media Franchise
2023-04-30
Hello Kitty, launched by Sanrio in 1974, has evolved from a children’s greeting card to a global icon, transcending cultural boundaries and generating over $9 billion annually.Read More →
Noguchi Lamp Space Without Clutter
2023-04-18
Isamu Noguchi designed the first of his lamps to be produced by traditional construction methods in Gifu, Japan, known for its manufacture of lanterns and parasols made from mulberry bark paper and bamboo. Akari is handcrafted with washi paper from the inside bark of the mulberry tree and bamboo ribbing stretched across sculptural moulded wood shapes.Read More →
Exploring the Legacy of Junichi Arai’s Textile Designs
2023-04-15
Junichi Arai, a visionary textile designer, harmonized tradition and technology, founding Nuno Corporation and inspiring both artists and fashion luminaries worldwide.Read More →
Kisho Kurokawa (b.1934) Japanese Architect and Designer
2023-04-14
Kisho Kurokawa (1934-2007), a notable Japanese architect and furniture designer, co-founded the Metabolism Movement and authored significant works including “Philosophy of Symbiosis.”Read More →
Arata Isozaki (b. 1931) is a Japanese Architect, Urban Designer
2023-04-05
Arata Isozaki is a Japanese architect, urban designer, and theorist from ÅŒita. He was awarded the RIBA Gold Medal in 1986 and the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2019.Read More →
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 →
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 →