Jun 17

Boro—The Fabric of Life : Domaine de Boisbuchet hosts an exhibition of rare household textiles made by 19th and 20th century Japanese peasants

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Boro—The Fabric of Life


Around a month ago I had the privilege of visiting Sri, a private gallery owned by Stephen Szczepanek that houses an incredible archive of rare vintage Japanese textiles. While the experience was educational and fascinating, it did little to curb my appetite…

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Mar 07

Edo Pop: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints: Graffiti, pinups and pop art mingle with ukiyo-e prints in a dazzling exhibition

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Edo Pop: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints

As the recently appointed director of NYC’s Japan Society Gallery, Miwako Tezuka makes a resounding statement about the modern relevance of traditional Edo-era art. While introducing “Edo Pop: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints,” Dr. Tezuka hones in on “a contemporary sensibility,” the notion that artists across generations can…

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