World-renowned Architect Toyo Ito: Architecture of Sustainability and Humanity
Born in 1941, Toyo Ito is the representative of Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects. His projects range far and wide, and some of the most...
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Gen de Art
- 2 days ago
- 4 min
Takeo Obayashi, Chairperson of Obayashi Corporation: On the Relationship between Art and the City.
Born in 1954 in Tokyo Prefecture, Takeo Obayashi graduated from the economics department of Keio University in 1977, and he entered the...
Gen de Art
- 5 days ago
- 4 min
The Philosophy of the Calligrapher Souun Takeda: Curiosity, Joy, and Gratitude
When you meet Souun Takeda, you get the impression that he is lively and cheerful. Renowned for his calligraphy as well as his work as a...
Gen de Art
- 6 days ago
- 4 min
Isao Onishi, Living National Treasure: “The key in life is light and shadow”
Isao Onishi was officially recognised as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property, popularly known as a Living National...
Gen de Art
- Mar 18
- 4 min
The Organic World of Colour Created by Painter Manika Nagare
Solo exhibition "Spectrum of Vivid Moments" featuring the works of artist Manika Nagare is coming to Miyako Yoshinaga Gallery in New York...
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- Mar 17
- 1 min
"Japanese Painter Saito Kazu's Art Presentation Ceremony: The Allure of Elegant Literary Style"
Renowned Japanese painter Saito Kazu took part in a ceremony on Thursday 16th March, where he presented his artwork to "Gen de Art" at...
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- Nov 9, 2022
- 4 min
The Philosophy of Seitaro Kuroda “To draw is to try to understand life”
Seitaro Kuroda was born in 1939 in Osaka. In 1961, he began working at the Yoshio Hayakawa Design Office. From 1966 to 1969, he lived in...
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- Nov 2, 2022
- 5 min
The Creative Passion of Akane Teshigahara, the 4th Headmaster of Sōgetsu school of ikebana
“A single flower can change the entire space” Born in 1960 in Tokyo, Akane Teshigahara is the granddaughter of Sōfū Teshigahara, who...
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- Oct 19, 2022
- 5 min
The Vibrant World of Hiroko Otake’s Japanese Paintings
Born in Gifu prefecture, Hiroko Otake completed her Doctor of Fine Arts degree at Tokyo University of the Arts, majoring in Nihon-ga...
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- Jul 29, 2022
- 4 min
Passing Down Culture through Architecture:Tsuyoshi Tane's Creations that Interact with the Memory
Tsuyoshi Tane is a Japanese architect who heads the Paris-based, international team, ATTA – Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects. ATTA...
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- Jul 15, 2022
- 5 min
Reiji Hiramatsu - Master of Japanese Painting: Reflecting on His Long Career
Reiji Hiramatsu was born in 1941 in Tokyo. At fifty-three years old, he was deeply moved by Water Lilies, the work of the French painter...
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- May 23, 2022
- 4 min
Yuki Nara: Ceramicist and Architect: The Unique Beauty of Form
Yuki Nara was born in 1989 in Kanazawa city, Ishikawa prefecture. He is the eldest son of Ohi Chozaemon XI, the direct descendant of a...
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- May 4, 2022
- 5 min
An Unparalleled World of Originality: Painter Izumi Kato Depicts the Roots of Life
Born in Shimane Prefecture in 1969 and graduated from Musashino Art University, Faculty of Art and Design, Oil Painting Department; This...
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- May 2, 2022
- 4 min
Kazu Saito's Pocket of Ideas: Beauty, Healing, and Peace
Kazu Saito, who pursues beauty and freedom through Nihonga (Japanese painting), was born in 1960 in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. His...
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- Apr 26, 2022
- 4 min
“Art is always an exaggeration” Voluminous figures in the works of Colombian painter Fernando Botero
Fernando Botero is a Colombian-born painter and sculptor known for his large-scale works with exaggerated features. Botero’s artworks are...
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- Mar 30, 2022
- 6 min
Adventuring with Ceramics- Life as Tokuda Yasokichi, and the Traditions of “Japan Kutani” Ware
Tokuda Yasokichi IV is a potter who specialises in Kutani ware. She succeeded her father, Tokuda Yasokichi III, who was designated a...
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- Mar 10, 2022
- 4 min
“Dear Friend”- A duo exhibition by Dan McCarthy and Takuro Kuwata
KOSAKU KANECHIKA is proud to present “Dear Friend”, a duo exhibition by Dan McCarthy and Takuro Kuwata from March 5 to April 9, 2022. In...
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- Mar 9, 2022
- 6 min
Worldview of Japanese Paintings and Yoshihiro Kita’s Visions of Nature
Bringing Things Old and Beautiful to the Present Born in Tokushima Prefecture in 1978, renowned Japanese artist Yoshihiro Kita has...
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- Jan 18, 2022
- 6 min
Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich pushes boundaries in reimagined spaces
Over the past two decades, the works of Argentina-born artist Leandro Erlich have found international recognition, being showcased as...
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- Jan 9, 2022
- 2 min
Love letter project “Sisyu Kakizome Event”
Sisyu’s annual kakizome event (a tradition in which people write the first piece of calligraphy of the year), always anticipated by many fan
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