Category: Tokyo Boy

Most of Takashi Kono’s works were on walls or under a glass case for books and smaller images, but there were also these 3 video screens constantly showing works that hadn’t made it in the show, as well as some pictures of the designer himself.

I made it to Ginza again today to finally catch the Takashi Kono exhibit at the Ginza Graphic Gallery. I can’t say enough good things about what I saw. Although I’m especially fond of the work he did in the sixties, I was very impressed with the kinds of designs he was producing in the…

I had a chance to check out the aiD’en digital Ukiyo-e exhibit (previously mentioned here) with Paul last night. I have to say that I was disapointed with most of the works, but really liked the prints you see here (by the same artist who did the image that accompanies the previous post). Although nice,…

The entrance to the Takashi Kono exhibit at the Ginza Graphic Gallery. It was unfortunately closed when I went, but I’ll try again this week or the next. I love the kanji lettering.

Here’s another section of the Canon digital exhibit that is taking place at Spiral. The block in the middle showed videos, and all around are prints.

The Canon Digital Exhibit at Spiral in Aoyama. The videos being projected are the winners of the contest.

Let’s finish off what ended up being a “station” themed week with a shot of one of the exits in Shibuya. This is the exit you want to take if you’re going to Planet 3rd (walk straight a few seconds and you’re there). On that same street we spotted what looked like a cheap but…

How about a nice train card. Some people buy them not to use but rather to add to their collection.

Something most Tokyo residents have contact with all too often. It’s a ticket machine for the JR line.

Waiting on the platform of the Saikyo line (a platform shared with a few other lines) at Shinjuku station.