Month: January 2004

Things are hopping at REALTOKYO it seems. They also mention the product design exhibit of Alexander Rodchenko at the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art (until April 18). Here’s the blurb: The designs of the prominent Russian avant garde artist Alexander Rodchenko reborn through the hands of Japanese craftsmen. This exhibition features reading tables and chairs,…

And let’s also mention the LIFE/ART ’03 show at the Shiseido Gallery (until February 22). I’m really interested in the Masato Nakamura part of it (with the power distribution units). Again, from REALTOKYO: Shiseido Gallery’s “life/art” is a project which tracks the work of five artists over a period of five years. In this the…

Don’t know how good this will be, but the BIKKURI HOUSE FESTIVAL taking place at the Parco Museum of Art and Beyond until February 8 has piqued my interest. From REALTOKYO: In the 1970s and ’80s there existed (from what I understand) a “subculture” magazine in Japan called “Bikkuri House.” It (reportedly) included columns, such…

A few notes. Takao Shiotsuka (architect)shio-atl.com Daido Moriyama (photographer) Shigeru Ban (architect): Book from Phaidon“Shigeru Ban, based in Japan, is a rising star among young, world-class architects renowned for experimental structures built with paper and paper tubes. This book documents 32 of his projects illustrated with colour photographs, plans, and sketches.” EGG: Design magazine from…

Time to go again to the Ginza Graphic Gallery to check out the Kazumasa Nagai poster exhibition. It lasts until January 31. Here’s a bit of background info taken from the GGG site: “The Ginza Graphic Gallery’s first exhibition of 2004 will focus on the posters of Kazumasa Nagai. In recent years Mr. Nagai has…

I recently picked up the latest issue of KOHKOKU magazine (February 2004), which is a bilingual special issue taking a look at what Japan needs to do to better its tourism industry. Now this may sound lame, but it’s actually quite interesting the way they approach the theme, offering suggestions for expanded wacky tourist attractions…

Get your very own Momus t-shirt at the recently launched Mome Popstore. Other designs will appear soon, so I’m waiting for that before placing an order. The soft toys are nice too.