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Fire pot stand by NIMI

By putting a pot on “Fire pot stand”, it would look like a pot on fire. This product was designed by NIMI (Takuya Nimi, and Yuki Nimi).  They say that they saw “the close connection” between a pot and fire, … Continue reading

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Tokinokura Lavatories Shimodate by Shuichiro Yoshida Architects

  Shuichiro Yoshida Architects designed a toilet space in Chikusei, Japan. Here is the press release by the architect office. —————————— Tokinokura lavatories Shimodate The project is located in Chikusei City in Ibaraki Prefecture, approximately 60km north-east from Tokyo in … Continue reading

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HOLLOW

Motohiko Odani’s solo exhibition has started at Maison Hermes in Ginza, Tokyo. Odani was born in Kyoto and currently based in Tokyo. He represented Japanese artists at Venice Biennal in 2003. His theme is  to “Express the dynamism surrounding our … Continue reading

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Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative visions

Yebis International Festival for Art & Alternative visions started on February 19th. The following is work by Takayuki Fujimoto, titled “Time Lapse Plant”.

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PechaKucha night for Haiti

“PechaKucha Night”, which was originally started in Japan, now has a network that covers 280 cities around the world. “PechaKucha”They decided to organize a charity event “Global PechaKucha Night for Haiti” and raise money for donation on February 20th, 2010. … Continue reading

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Digital public art at Haneda airport

“A large air person” , digital public art was exhibited at Haneda airport terminal 2 last year. It shows the existence and flow of air by turn air into the shape of human beings. Currently, “A large air person” has … Continue reading

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Renovation of Takashimaya by Kengo Kuma

Takashimaya Shopping Mall in Tamagawa, Tokyo has been renovated by architect Kengo Kuma. This shopping mall was originally built in 1969.

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Mirror’s Hairstyle by Hisakazu Shimizu

Japanese designer Hisakazu Shimizu will show his work at an art gallery @btf in Katsudoki, Tokyo between January 22nd to February 28th. Here is the summery of the press release. WHY DO WE NEED HAIRS ON MIRRORS? -BECAUSE WE USE … Continue reading

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White noise machine by Yuri Suzuki

Japanese designer Yuri Suzuki designed “White noise machine” in Delhi, India. This machine calculates the quantity of street noise and generate the same amount of “white noise”.

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Lucien Pellat-Finet store by Kengo Kuma

Architect Kengo Kuma designed Lucien Pallat-Finet store in Osaka. Kuma uses organic patterns which look like plants.

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