Interview by Gen de Art @YOSHIKI YOSHIKI is Japan’s biggest rock star, the Japanese version of Prince meets David Bowie. For many, the name YOSHIKI brings to mind the stirring sound of piano and drums from X JAPAN, Japan’s most iconic rock band. But beyond his music legacy, YOSHIKI is also a fashion designer, a wine producer, and recently, a pioneer exploring the ethical crossroads between art and artificial intelligence. In this interview, he shares candidly about his evolving vision—from...

“Imagination takes shape and breathes life into daily living.” —minä perhonen   minä perhonen, “sea sky” 2025-26 →  a/w 　Photo Keita Goto(W)   Textile design in Japan has come a long way—from basic weaving using plant fibers in the Jomon period to silk-making in the Yayoi era, and to more sophisticated sewing techniques like Nishijin-ori from Kyoto, ikat, sashiko, katazome dyeing, and the development of kimono styles.   Thirty years ago, the brand minä perhonen was initiated based on...

CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile) presents Dowry of the Soul , the largest solo exhibition to date by Kazakh artist Gulnur Mukazhanova, on view in Hong Kong until 1 March 2026. Featuring more than one hundred vividly coloured and painstakingly crafted textile works, the exhibition offers an expansive examination of Central Asian cultural practices while inviting audiences into a deeply emotional and introspective journey shaped by memory, trauma, and the ongoing search for...