Month: January 2006

  • Akira Yamaguchi

    Momus writes up Akira Yamaguchi, one of my favorite artists.

  • The Latest from Nao Suzuki

    Nao Suzuki is a friend whose works (photography/video) I’ve mentioned before, and she lets me know that she now has 3 books and a small poster on sale at the Watari-um Art Museum‘s On Sundays shop. This is the start of a series, with future installments to incorporate different styles/formats.

  • Johan Prag

    Johan Prag is a Tokyo-based designer/art director whose work includes the very well received 2004 and 2005 Swedish Style catalogues. His site hasn’t been updated in a year, but there’s still some nice pieces to enjoy in his portfolio. Update: Prag is currently on the lookout for design assistant.

  • Masako Ban

    MoCo Loco has this follow-up post on the jewelry of Masako Ban, after my recent post on MoCo Tokyo regarding Ubushina.

  • Kengo Kuma Interview

    Designboom has posted an interview with architect Kengo Kuma. Link via Dezain.net.

  • Yuichi Yokoyama

    The Drawn! blog has just introduced me to the wonderful illustrative stylings of Yuichi Yokoyama, and I know absolutely must pick up some of his books. I really like clean lines and sense of motion seen in his manga work. See the original Drawn! post for more examples (and here also).

  • Loic de Tonge

    Loic de Tonge is a Tokyo-based French interior designer who has put together some very attractive spaces (Space Live real-estate offices, the Allodi-R select shop, the Zusso Kids hair salon), and there’s plenty to enjoy from his site’s portfolio.

  • Bento.com Vs. Google Maps

    Robb Satterwhite, of the Bento.com food guide, has launched some very useful Google Maps for both Tokyo and the Kansai region.