Tag Archives: Japanese art

a new bloom in modern japanese ceramics

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Hitomi Hosono is breathing new life into the world of modern Japanese ceramics with her magnificently textured porcelain creations. Drawing on her impeccable ability to remember every detail from the delicate petals of a flower to the intricate webbing of … Continue reading →

precious urushi lacquer objects from japan

Urushi Lacquer Ippodo Gallery

For Asia Week in New York, Ippodo Gallery is introducing Jihei Murase, a craftsman whose incredible urushi lacquer objects have my head spinning. I really never thought I would fall for lacquerware objects, but it just comes to show that if … Continue reading →

the contemporary art installations of chiharu shiota

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The contemporary art installations of conceptual Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota (b. 1972) use found objects like beds, books, toys, suitcases, shoes and windows enveloped or suspended in a cobweb of strings.  It’s a fascinating concept: think about it – what’s … Continue reading →

the art in contemporary floral photography from japan

Japanese photographer Takashi Tomo-oka is doing something new and different, and I’m completely in love.  Trained as a painter, Tomo-oka realized that the delicacy of floral still lifes was better suited to photography, which can instantly capture the brief moment … Continue reading →

exquisite lacquer home accessories from Japanese artist Yamamura Shinya

Japanese artist Yamamura Shinya (b. 1960) is a contemporary lacquer artist using traditional materials and techniques to produce small works of art that are the perfect way to accessorize a well appointed home. Mind you, they are not cheap, but … Continue reading →

back to the future – a 19th century townhouse in 21st century new york

Loeb Townhouse, New York, (master bedroom) photo Durston Saylor My quarterly duties call and today I’m over at The Daily Basics where I’m featuring what has to be one of the most incredible interiors in New York City.  A few … Continue reading →

searching for the cool and modern at asia week new york

More comprehensive than an art fair, Asia Week New York 2013 opened in New York last Friday with a fun fete at the Guggenheim Museum.  But what is Asia Week you ask?  It’s a week-long event of top-tier exhibitions, auctions, lectures, … Continue reading →