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Category: Art & Design

  • Photos from Rob Judges Exhibition

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    Martin Holtkamp has put up a Flickr photoset of photos taken at the opening for Rob Judges‘ exhibition at Gallery Kabutoya. I didn’t drink all of that bottle, I swear.

  • Canon Installation at Milano Salone

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    Designboom posts a few images — and a video, but it wasn’t loading for me — from what looks like an amazing installation that was featured at the Milano Salone by Canon. Both parts — “Aquatic Color” and “Animated Knots” — were created by architect Akihisa Hirata and interactive artist Takahiro Matsuo.

  • It’s Our Thing Webstore

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    This post is going to be about something good, something better, and then the best. First with the good. Everyone’s favorite Tokyo-based Swedish graphic designer Micke Thorsby (PMKFA) — well, mine at least — has recently launched a new collection of his “It’s Our Thing” brand of tees and sweatshirts. The new line introduces a…

  • Rob Judges Exhibition

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    Just got back from the opening for Tokyo-based Canadian artist Rob Judges terrific new show at Gallery Kabutoya in Ginza. I very much enjoyed Rob’s modern take on totem poles of old, augmented with a healthy dose of comics-influenced superhero visuals and beyond. The show runs until May 10, and I recommend you check it…

  • Shantell, NYC Edition

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    We ended the “Little Pink” exhibition last night with a nice little gathering, which also gave us a chance to say goodbye to Shantell, who left for NYC today. Thank you Hiro for the photo. From left: me, Shantell, and Anna.

  • Little Pink Closing

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    The “Little Pink” exhibition at Cafe Pause ends today (Sunday, April 26), and we’ll have an informal gathering tonight from 19:00 until 22:00, before we do the takedown. Shantell leaves Tokyo for NYC on the very next day, so it’s a final chance to say goodbye and wish her well on the next leg of…

  • Mobile Culture in Japan

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    The Creative Review blog has a video report on mobile culture in Japan.

  • Mo Better, MO House

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    MO House, a home designed by Tokyo architects Baqueratta. Designboom posts a few photos of the interior.

  • Animated Paper

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    Loving this entry by Masayoshi Nakamura and Magico Nakamura for the Adobe Records video competition. Via Motionographer.

  • This Week at MoCo Loco

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    This week’s Tokyo post for MoCo Loco covers more Japan-related news from Milan, including the latest from MILE, Teruhiro Yanagihara (Isolation Unit), Takafumi Nemoto (PORE), Shin Azumi, as well as some new non-Milan products from Kouichi Okamoto (Kyouei).