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Ceramics and artwork

From "viewing" national treasures to "creating" them: Learning from Nonomura Ninsei and Ogata Kenzan about the design of polychrome tea bowls.

This book compares Nonomura Ninsei's national treasure, the "Polychrome Pheasant Incense Burner," which I saw in Kanazawa, with works by Ninsei and Ogata Kenzan that I saw at the Nezu Museum. It analyzes the polychrome enamel, form, patterns, and negative space of Kyoto ware, and introduces how this was applied to the actual production of polychrome tea bowls, along with photographs of the production process.
Art and Ceramics

NIGO® and Han-dei-ko: Collecting, Creating, and Inheriting

I visited the "NIGO® and Handeishi" exhibition held at the Ishimizu Museum in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. Through the tea bowls of Kawakita Handeishi collected by NIGO® and 25 bowls he created himself, I reflected on collecting, pottery making, the freedom to break away from form, and the inheritance of culture.
Art and Ceramics

Why did YBA originate in 1990s Britain?

This exhibition at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art, "YBA & BEYOND: 90s British Art That Changed the World," explores the works of Damien Hirst, Grayson Perry, and others, as well as films such as "Trainspotting" and "Brassed Off!". It examines 1990s Britain across art, music, fashion, class, and urban culture.
Design source

The "blueprint for destruction" of punk as seen in "Inception (1976)"“

This is a review of "inception (1976)," held at Omotesando Hills. Drawing on materials from Seditionaries, Sex Pistols, Vivienne Westwood, and Malcolm McLaren, we explore how 1970s punk transformed clothing, music, and graphics.
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Thoughts after seeing NEIGHBORHOOD's "Incense Chamber" exhibition

I went to see NEIGHBORHOOD's "Incense Chamber" exhibition at Stand By in Omotesando. The brand's worldview was consistently well-defined. While using ceramics as a material, it wasn't just a simple craft; it retained the distinct cultural essence of NEIGHBORHOOD...
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Kenzo Takada: Pursuing Dreams

I went to see "Kenzo Takada: Pursuing Dreams" at the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery. The exhibition showcased his use of cotton, straight-cut kimono sleeves, and relaxed, dartless clothing. The exhibition began with the designer's life story and included posters from his shows and stage productions...