Tag Archives: Japanese art

Fun Link Friday: Rice paddy art of Inakadate 2018

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Paula

Every year when I remember that Inakadate in Aomori prefecture has new rice paddy art for us to enjoy, I get excited all over again! Each summer they pick new themes and create dramatic, beautiful images from variations of white, … Continue reading →

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Resource: Late Hokusai: Thought, Technique, Society

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Paula

Those who are interested in art history or just a fan of early modern painting and prints can explore Late Hokusai: Thought, Technique, Society, an online bilingual research project centered on situating the artist Hokusai (1780-1849) in his social and … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Japanese “tips”

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Paula

Travelers to Japan are often surprised to discover that tipping at restaurants is not expected. So what is left behind after our meals at a restaurant? Starting in 2012, Yuki Tatsumi began to think about this question. Working as a … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Curator, Japanese Art & Culture

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Paula

Curator, Japanese Art & Culture Royal Ontario Museum Toronto, ON, CANADA Seeking dynamic Curator of Japanese Art & Culture to curate exhibitions; build and develop new interpretations and directions for 10,000-work collection; engage donors, collectors, global partners, community stakeholders. Produce … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Jomon-pattern tattoos

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Paula

Thanks to Corey Noxon over at ArcheoJapan, I became aware of an exhibit that was reported on back in 2016 connected to both ancient culture and traditions in the archipelago and modern tattoo practice. A collaborative project between the well-known tattoo … Continue reading →

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Ishibashi Foundation Summer School in Japanese Arts and Cultural Heritage

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Travis

*Dates: 28 July – 18 August 2018 *Location: Univ. of East Anglia, Norwich, UK *Academic level: Advanced Undergraduate or Postgraduate *Application Deadline: March 31, 2018 The Centre for Japanese Studies, Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities invites applications for an intensive … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Cookie Masterpieces of Japan

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Paula

Ever attempted to make a beautiful holiday cookie to discover it just didn’t turn out to be much more than a blob with sprinkles? Never fear, this week’s quickie Fun Link Friday introduces the masterful cookie decorating skills of Chihiro Ogura, … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Tsumami Zaiku/Kanzashi crafts

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Paula

Ever wonder how your tiny flower or animal ornament omiyage in Japan are made? The art of tsumami zaiku  or tsumami kanzashi, in which a person carefully folds and glues tiny squares of cloth into elegant designs dates back to the … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Newspaper Animal Sculptures by Chie Hitotsuyama

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Paula

Who says the age of newspapers is over? Artist Chie Hitotsuyama has certainly found a good use for them! She creates masterful, incredibly realistic sculptures of animals and people using primarily rolled up newspapers. The effect of carefully manipulating sections … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese art history, University of California at Los Angeles

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Paula

Institution: University of California at Los Angeles Location: California, United States Position: Assistant Professor The Department of Art History, University of California, Los Angeles, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in the arts of Japan, to start July 1, 2018. We … Continue reading →

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