A bilingual art magazine ”ONBEAT” provides information about Japanese culture, mainly focusing on art, fashion, music and architecture.
vol.7 features Tadao Ando, Manabu Ikeda and Koji Kinutani
《Interview》Tadao Ando
Tadao Ando has been constantly delivering novel designs that challenge our preconceptions about architecture.
Self-taught architect who became the world-renown ANDO reveals his grass roots and passion in this article.
《Interview》Manabu Ikeda
Manabu Ikeda draw elaborate, labyrinth-like imaginary worlds with only a pen and not drafts.
His solo exhibition held in Saga Prefectural Museum recorded the highest number of visitors ever. We take a close look at his creation process and uniqueness.
Ohi Ware of Kanazawa was established by Ohi Chozaemon I by transforming Kyoto’s Raku techniques and theories under the tutelage of Senso IV of Urasenke.
Toshio Ohi, a contemporary artist who excels art and design, succeeded the name of Ohi Chozaemon and became Ohi Chozaemon XI to head the kiln that has more than 350 years of history. We visited and asked him about the tradition and his artistry in contemporary art.
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We introduce Toshihiro Hamano, Tomiyuki Kanako, Koshi Takagi and more.
