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Month: May 2009

  • Tokyo Art Map May/June '09

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    Just a reminder that the May/June ’09 edition of TAB’s Tokyo Art Map is out. If you can’t find it, you can download and print a PDF version as well (fits on four A4 sheets).

  • Camera Otaku

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    OK, it’s official, Tim has officially lost it.

  • Radio OK Fred 14

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    Episode 14 of Radio OK Fred is now up, and it’s our “food” show. The recording was followed by a delicious lunch out in the sun, on the table pictured above. Radio OK Fred 14 (66.6MB) To make sure not to miss any future episodes, subscribe to the feed. And feel free to add your…

  • PauseTalk Tonight

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    Just a reminder that this month’s edition of PauseTalk (Vol. 31) happens tonight (Monday, May 11) at Cafe Pause. Start time is 20:00, as always.

  • New U.Mi-1 Collection

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    Gozi has released info on her the new Autumn/Winter ’09 collection of her U.Mi-1 line, continuing her collaboration with Assistant‘s Megumi. The AW 2009 UMi-1 collection continues the architectural story from SS and focuses on Lagos. The collection brings the exuberance of the 70’s into today’s architectural landscape. This season U.Mi-1 denims bring Nigeria to…

  • Book on Hitoshi Abe

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    Designboom reviews a new book on the works of architect Hitoshi Abe from Phaidon. Whether or not you are an architect or designer, this book highlights Hitoshi Abe’s work in a way that anyone can appreciate. Through vivid imagery and detailed insights, each project is displayed in a straightforward and captivating way.

  • Venom Palette

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    I had a chance to check out Daniel‘s exhibition yesterday — the one I posted about — and quite enjoyed what I saw. The best was to have him explain the meaning behind each piece — it was great to hear the justification for each element used. Unbelievably, he’s selling t-shirts for 1,000 yen —…

  • Kaela Kimura’s Banzai

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    I have to say I quite like the video for Kaela Kimura’s new single, “Banzai.”

  • &seen

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    Tokyo-based Swedish art director Johan Prag has been blogging of late, although he describes it more as “a notebook for organising my ideas, ongoing research and other inspiration.” Luckily for us, he’s made his &seen notebook public. I really love that logo.

  • Next PauseTalk (Vol. 31)

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    Just a friendly reminder that this month’s edition of PauseTalk (Vol. 31) happens this Monday (May 11) at Cafe Pause — it’s the second Monday this month due to this past week’s Golden Week holiday. Start time is 20:00, as always. Also, this PT will mark the start of an exhibition at the cafe (until…