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  • Tetsuya Ozaki on the Triennale

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    In his latest “Out of Tokyo” column, Tetsuya Ozaki gives his impressions of the just-opened Yokohama Triennale.

  • Arigato Gaijin

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    In LA? You might want to catch this: Repetition of plastic objects seems to be a recurring theme lately. The most recent incarnation can be seen at the new show opening at Raid Projects in LA this weekend. Arigato Gaijin, which translates to thank you, foreigners, features the work of 5 young and emerging Japanese…

  • My Moleskine Exhibition Japan

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    Sure, the Moleskine is getting to be a bit of a cliche in the design world, but damn it if I don’t love mine. My Moleskine shows simultaneously in 5 venues the work of over 80 Japanese and foreign graphic designers, musicians, stylists, illustrators and photographers. The exhibition places importance on the creative process rather…

  • 9tubohouse Exhibition

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    I wasn’t aware of this “9tubohouse,” but I like what I’m seeing. With a Gold Prize in Architecture and Environment Design from Good Design Awards under its belt, the 9tubohouse has been a center of attention since 2002. This exhibition takes a look at the history of the development of the 9tubohouse, and unveils their…

  • Kazumasa Noguchi: Small Impact

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    Starting this weekend at the Nakaochiai Gallery: Nakaochiai Gallery is pleased to announce Small Impact, a new exhibition by Tokyo-based architect and visual artist Kazumasa Noguchi. Noguchi has spent one month at the gallery creating a site-specific installation. The artist’s aim is to create a relationship between objects that are not related in any way.…

  • Reading Space

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    I’m definitely all for more reading spaces! This exhibition proposes reading space designs. Just like different people appreciate different books, readers have preferences about atmospheres for reading. The concept is that changing something about your reading environment or creating a reading space will enable you to create your own world of books. (TAB) It’s happening…

  • Tokumaru at O-Nest

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    Shugo Tokumaru will be supporting the release of his new record, L.S.T. (which I loved, and reviewed quite positively for the next issue of OK FRED, out next week), with a show at Shibuya O-Nest on October 14. Start time is 18:30, with entry at 2000 yen (2300 yen at the door, includes a drink).

  • GAW: Goldengai Art Waves Part 5

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    GAW? That has got to be one of the worst acronyms ever — which doesn’t change that the idea behind this take-it-to-the-street approach to art exhibition is quite a good one, and it seems to be a growing trend (see CET 2005). Held at various places each year since its launch in Shinjuku’s Goldengai (“Golden…

  • Bend++

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    I don’t even know what to expect from “Bend++,” but the description at REALTOKYO makes it sound intriguing. The term “bending” doesn’t only stand for working with electricity off one’s own bat, but implies also Frankenstein-esque experimentation with consumer-friendly devices, electric circuits and programs, with the aim to create little technological monsters. Required for that…

  • Yokohama 2005

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    After some delays and an almost-cancellation, Yokohama’s International Triennale of Contemporary Art is now upon us. Yokohama’s second International Triennale of Contemporary Art – builds on the success of Yokohama 2001 and will feature the work of around 80 participating international and Japanese artists exhibiting in the main venue – two enormous warehouses located on…