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The Story of Excalibur (Part II)
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The Story of Excalibur (Part I)
An Interview with Yoshinori Tanaka (founder)Yoshinori Tanaka (1978), founder of artist collective EXCALIBUR , was born and raised in Motoise, a part of Japan situated close to the sea. Shintoism has its origins there and is rooted deeper and more profoundly than elsewhere in Japan.
Although a lot of Japanese would say that Shintoism is part of them, not many grow up surrounded by its history such as Yoshinori did.
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The Story of the Neo Silkscreen prints
What is Neo Silkscreen?Hidden in the swirling back streets of one of Tokyo’s lively neighbourhoods one can find a printing studio that makes dreams come true.
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The Story of Takeru Amano
An interview with Takeru AmanoTakeru Amano (1977) is about 10 years old when he visits an exhibition of Keith Haring in a department store in Tokyo. What he witnesses makes a lasting impression. Haring uses the walls of the store to paint on. So instead of using paper, the young Takeru decides to spray-paint some flowers on the walls of the local swimming pool.
It marks the beginning of his colourful career.
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The story of Daijiro Hama
An interview with DaijiroShimane prefecture is a magical place full of shrines and with a solid base of ancient legends. Situated in the south of Japan, somewhat above Hiroshima, it is the place where Daijiro Hama (1984) had his yōkai (monsters) fuelled childhood and where he learned about legends that would stick with him forever.
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The story of Sato Gallery
An interview with Sato Gallery's founder Julien SatoJulien Sato at Ly's studioThe best ideas arise at night and such was the case with Julien Sato. Working in Tokyo’s dazzling nightlife from a young age, he initiated events where both his passion for art and music could meet...