December 2006 – Page 4 – Jean Snow [.net]

Michael Arias in The Japan Times

Dec 21, 2006

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Patrick Macias has a piece in today’s edition of THE JAPAN TIMES covering Michael Arias, the director of the new TEKKON KINKREET (BLACK & WHITE) animated film. The article is accompanied by a Q&A.

ChowPourian Studio

Dec 21, 2006

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Design

Sonia and Huschang have officially formed a studio together, ChowPourian Studio, with the new site still under construction. You can still catch their “Ooito/Th’ Rezidents” exhibition at Cafe Pause (until December 24). The second planned phase was unfortunately cancelled due to an unexpected hectic scheduled, so this second week is still hosting Huschang’s Ooito designs,…

Welkam

Dec 21, 2006

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Design, Web

Welkam is a Tokyo-based company that designs and builds displays and booths for events. They’ve just launched a new website, designed by AQ.

Marxy Covers Hysteric Glamour

Dec 20, 2006

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Design, Fashion

The latest issue of NYLON FOR GUYS (Winter 2007) sees Marxy writing a lengthy profile on Hysteric Glamour designer/founder Nobu Kitamura. The piece isn’t online, so time to pony up the dough and grab the issue at your favorite newsstand!

The PechaKucha Virus

Dec 20, 2006

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Design, Events

Momus’ latest column over at WIRED NEWS takes a look at the PechaKucha Night events, and then spills over in his latest Click Opera entry. For more on the PKN phenomenon, you can also read the pieces I wrote for METROPOLIS and TIME.

Snow Wishes

Dec 19, 2006

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Design, Events, Stores

The BEYES Omotesando Hills shop currently has an interactive display that lets you communicate messages by way of snow. More details at the SHIFT blog (SHIFT is a partner in the project).