Saturday, September 30, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
Altered Landscapes Meticulously Rendered in Pencil by Shinji Ogawa
Shinji Ogawa’s black and white works are so meticulously rendered that they at first appear to be old photographs of architectural landscapes. And yet something seems off about them. Make no mistake – these are pencil drawings created by the artist, who clearly possesses a masterful drafting technique.
“However, those large pencil drawings are not pictures for the purpose of showing off his transcendent mastery with the pencil,” points out Maho Kubota, a gallery in Tokyo where Ogawa will be showcasing a series of new works next month. In each of his drawings, Ogawa has altered the landscape to create an alternate universe that is at once nostalgic but also surreal. Repetition and mirror images are two modes that appear often in Ogawa’s drawings.
Again, here’s Maho Kubota Gallery:
In the Rondo series, Ogawa creates startling worlds through repetition of the same image. Much like how the moon follows you wherever you go in the world. Regardless of where you go, a repeatedly appearing scene bedazzles us, as if a door to a multiverse were opened. It resembles the way that a classical musical composition still seems to develop in a truly elegant way, even if the bug-like presence of a scratch on an analog record makes the music return to the same place, playing the same phrase over and over.
Ogawa’s works will be on view at Maho Kubota Gallery from October 13 – November 15, 2017.
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Japanese Yukata Covered in Shunga Erotic Prints
Shunga were a form of traditional pornography in Japan, made by Ukiyo-e artists in the form of woodblock prints. They were often printed on small pages and booklets that people would carry around with them wherever they went. And for obvious reasons they’ve become somewhat obsolete, yet they remain an important part of Japan’s cultural and artistic history, not to mention a testament to the skill and craftwork involved in producing them.
Now, a fashion designer has appropriated some of the more iconic shunga prints and created an eye-catching yukata, one that will surely make for an interesting conversation-starter.
Fashion designer Natsuki Shigeta established her boutique Tsukikageya in 2001 and has been producing traditional Japanese attire with non-traditional patterns and motifs, as well as unconventional models. The shunga yukata really caught our eye but she’s got a lot of other great items inspired by pop culture but also Japanese subculture like yakuza and bosozoku.
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The CW Teasers: A New Demon on SUPERNATURAL, a Psychic on SUPERGIRL and More
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Thursday, September 28, 2017
THE GIFTED Sneak Peek: Meet the New Mutants and Their Powers
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GoCustomized, protect your phone both on and off court
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Nadal and Federer set to resume rivalry in Asia
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Reside by Marcon at Cambie Village
RESIDE is an exclusive collection of one, two and three bedroom homes with a coveted Westside Vancouver address. With some of Vancouver’s best parks and amenities close by, this is a well-established neighbourhood. RESIDE will be home to 33 concrete homes and 2 floors of parking. RESIDE is situated near shopping, parks, top-ranked schools, entertainment and dining. Langara Golf Course and Winona Park are within walking distance for you to enjoy Vancouver’s great outdoors. Vancouver International Airport is less than 10 minutes away when you board the Canada Line at Marine Drive Station.
Marcon Developments began as a construction company and gave them the experience to deliver homes not only of high standards, but also of high value. Since inception, they have given the keys to homeowners to more than 10,000 new homes and helped dreams become reality. Marcon has developed some notable residences over the years, such as the first high-rise in Canada to achieve LEED certification. Building to these standards helps to future-proof your home, as well as allowing you to breathe easy from the first day you move in.
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Sarutahiko Coffee’s New Flagship Store in Chofu, Tokyo
the new Sarutahiko Coffee flagship shop opening 9/29/2017
If there’s anyone that can give Blue Bottle in Japan a run for their money it’s Sarutahiko Coffee, Japan’s homegrown specialty coffee shop. Tomoyuki Otsuka opened Sarutahiko Coffee’s first shop in Ebisu, Tokyo in 2011 and has since added 7 coffee shops and stands around the city. Now they’re opening what will be their largest ever flagship in Chofu, a Western suburb of Tokyo.
The new location, dubbed Sarutahiko Coffee Chofu Roasting Hall, will be over 5000 square feet and will seat over 100. Designed by Makoto Tanijiri and Ai Yoshida of Suppose Design Office, the new space was designed as a “living exhibition” where coffee connoisseurs can relax in what feels like their living room while also watching the entire process of coffee making, from roasting to dripping. Four large bean roasting machines are encased in glass and visitors can observe each step of the process.
The new location is set to open tomorrow – September 29, 2017 – on the ground level of building C of the brand new Trie Keio Chofu shopping complex (Gmap).
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