Tag Archives: Japanese art

Fun Link Friday: The Tiny Worlds of Tanaka Tatsuya

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Paula

In previous Fun Link Fridays we’ve featured the miniature worlds of Takanori Aiba‘s bonsai trees, making fantastical spaces with tiny models and growing techniques. This week our fun link is the art of Tanaka Tatsuya, who was recently featured on … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Edible Toast Masterpieces of Japanese Art

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Paula

In the past we’ve shown a variety of tasty pieces of art for Fun Link Fridays, typically of the bento variety. But what if toast was your literal canvas? Last month My Modern Met featured a piece on Japanese designer … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Pixel Animation Battle of Sekigahara

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Paula

Pixel art has been around for decades, and whether you’re playing a video game or enjoying some 8-bit nostalgia of daily life in Japan, it’s always a joy. A couple of weeks ago Spoon & Tamago featured the work of … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Craft Culture in Early Modern Japan: Materials, Makers, and Mastery

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Paula

Craft Culture in Early Modern Japan: Materials, Makers, and Mastery Christine M. E. Guth Crafts were central to daily life in early modern Japan. They were powerful carriers of knowledge, sociality, and identity, and how and from what materials they … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Art

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Paula

This week has been conference recovery, so here’s a quick Fun Link Friday for you all. If you’re missing out on cherry blossom viewing this year (either because you can’t travel or it’s best not to gather at crowded sites) … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Bamboo Art of Tanabe Chikuunsai IV

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Paula

Every now and then the internet recirculates something super cool from several years ago that didn’t make it onto my radar but is perfect for a Fun Link Friday! This week I’ve come across Tanabe Chikuunsai IV, a Japanese artist … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Contemporary Ukiyo-e in Airbrush

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Paula

Here at Shinpai Deshou we’re no stranger to fun ukiyo-e-related news, whether it’s the chance to make your own mish-mashed print or see prints as animated gifs. Today’s fun link is to the works of a contemporary ukiyo-e artist, Ishikawa … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Ukiyo-Enerator

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Paula

In case you need some more things to do on the internet instead of thinking about what you should be doing, the Ota Memorial Museum of Art collaborated earlier this year to create a “Make Your Own Ukiyo-e” page. Just pick … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Masterful kiri-e designs by Masayo Fukuda

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Paula

In past Fun Link Fridays we’ve featured some cool paper artistry, from pop-up designs and intricate cranes to moving paper sculptures. Today’s feature is next-level kiri-e (paper cutting) by Masayo Fukuda, who has over 25 years of experience making cut-outs that … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Newspaper Sculptures by Atsushi Adachi

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Paula

The holidays are upon us, so it’s a quick Fun Link Friday this week! This article by Spoon & Tamago caught my eye a couple weeks ago– a report about an upcoming exhibit by artist Atsushi Adachi, who plays with the theme … Continue reading →

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