Special Contributors October 3, 2009

Minoru Shimizu: Critical Fieldwork 1

Observations on Contemporary Art in Japan Developing Posteriority Kimura Yuki’s posteriority at the Daiwa Press Viewing Room Found photographs and surrealism The found photographs are a series of ‘intriguing photographs’ the artist happened to came across amongst a stack of

Minoru Shimizu October 3, 2009

Critical Fieldwork 1

Developing Posteriority: Yuki Kimura’s ‘posteriority’ at the Daiwa Press Viewing Room Found photographs and surrealism The found photographs are a series of “intriguing photographs” the artist happened to came across amongst a stack of amateur snaps that found their way

Special Contributors August 11, 2009

What is Japanese Art 2: Nawa Kohei (part 1)

A conversation between Ozaki Tetsuya and Nawa Kohei (part 1) Text in Japanese   PixCell-Elk#2 2009, Mixed media ©Omote Nobutada Courtesy of the Hermès Foundation https://www.art-it.asia/en/u/admin_exrec_e/OyteLSv0RKz8lJbBhUdA   PixCell[Toy-Stealth(flying mode)#1] 2003 30.3x21x4.8cm, Mixed media, Photo Kioku Keizo, Courtesy SCAI THE BATHHOUSE

Special Contributors July 24, 2009

What is Japanese Art 1: Aida Makoto (part 2)

A conversation between Ozaki Tetsuya and Aida Makoto (part 2) Text in Japanese only.   Snow series, Dog, 1998  73x100cm, Photo Miyajima Kei Nishiogi Biennal, 2005 Photo Ikeda Akinori Kawaguchiko-mandara, 1987 300x400cm Encounter of the Fat and the Slim with

Special Contributors July 13, 2009

What is Japanese Art 1: Aida Makoto (part 1)

A conversation between Ozaki Tetsuya and Aida Makoto (part 1) Text in Japanese.   A Picture of an Air Raid on New York City (War Pictures Returns), 1996 Six-panel sliding screens, hinges, Nihon Keizai Shinbun, black-and-white photocopy on hologram paper,

Special Contributors June 19, 2009

Friends of the arts: Hermes

‘The maison must be constantly filled with art’ Hermes, a company dedicated to the manufacture of high-quality goods by outstanding craftsmen, has grown to become one of the world’s leading luxury brands. In this issue we explore the company’s art

Special Contributors June 18, 2009

Shiriagari Kotobuki’s Unsolicited Proposals: Index

No.1: The staff https://www.art-it.asia/en/u/admin_columns_e/ro9baVtZumc61zBIfEYJ/ No.2: Contemporary ‘hot spring’ art museum https://www.art-it.asia/en/u/admin_columns_e/g9HEQDCGvTedNVR4l3oZ/ No.3: Announcing the results of our ‘unsolicited proposal’ selection! (Round 1) https://www.art-it.asia/en/u/admin_columns_e/RgBblqtL2My70znPcC5i/ No.4: Announcing the results of our ‘unsolicited proposal’ selection! (Round 2) https://www.art-it.asia/en/u/admin_columns_e/BMSOYrQoRsAZ9ud06Dgq/ No.5: Announcing the results of

Special Contributors June 18, 2009

Curators on the Move: Index

A correspondence between Hans Ulrich Obrist and Hou Hanru Two star curators who’ve worked together on exhibitions such as Cities on the Move, and have each presented a stream of epoch-making shows on cities, culture and life; two minds ceaselessly

Special Contributors June 16, 2009

Friends of the arts: Shiseido

Continually pursuing new images of beauty Shiseido has continually pursued new images of beauty that are ahead of the times. As a pioneer of corporate support of the arts in this country, over the years it has taken on part

Special Contributors June 16, 2009

Friends of the arts: BMW

When technology and art meet Over the last 30 years, BMW, one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers, has implemented over 100 cultural support programs. Of these, the BMW Art Car Collection, which features BMW cars transformed into artworks, is

Special Contributors June 14, 2009

Friends of the arts: The Hugo Boss Prize

From Matthew Barney to Rirkrit Tiravanija Corporate support for the arts takes all manner of forms, including the collection of works, the sponsorship of exhibitions and residence programs, and the establishment of prizes. But just why and how do corporates

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