Kunichika: The modern brilliance of Japanese prints
Born in 1835, Toyohara Kunichika is one of the last great masters of Ukiyo-e, the popular pictorial art of Edo-period Japan. His bold vision and taste for innovation allowed…
Japanese Christmas gift: the idea of an antique
Giving a Japanese antique as a Christmas gift is a unique and culturally rich idea that will delight art lovers and curious minds alike.
Synergies between tradition and modernity – Japanese craftsmanship at the forefront of innovation – 12th edition
From November 5 to 23, 2024, the Japanese Center for Local Government (CLAIR Paris) is organizing the 12th edition of its event "Synergies between tradition and modernity – Local craftsmanship…
Samurai helmets
Samurai helmets, or kabuto, embody the martial genius and refined aesthetics of medieval Japan. Designed with meticulous care, these helmets combine advanced protection with powerful symbolism, displaying…
Shin-hanga prints: the revival of Japanese prints
Shin-Hanga is an early 20th-century Japanese art movement that aimed to revitalize traditional ukiyo-e prints with a modern sensibility. It skillfully blended classical woodblock printing techniques…
Kenzô Tange & Kengo Kuma: architects of the Tokyo Games
Kenzo Tange and Kengo Kuma are the architects behind the emblematic sports facilities of the 1964 and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games (postponed to 2021): the National Gymnasium...
Bonnard, the Japanese nabi honored at Hôtel de Caumont
In 2024, Caumont - Centre d'Art dedicates an exhibition (April 30 - October 6, 2024) to the genius of Pierre Bonnard and the influence of Japanese art on his work....
The tessen, samurai fan
The tessen 鉄扇, also known as the war fan, is a unique Japanese weapon. It comes in two main forms: either as a...
Member of SNCAO-GA
I'm delighted to announce that since the beginning of 2024, I've been a member of SNCAO-GA, the leading trade association for the antiques market. My desire to join a...
Hasekura Tsunenaga, a samurai explorer in Spain... and St Tropez!
Join me every week on Twitch and YouTube as Kogei San. Here I present the arts and crafts of Japan and Korea in a live format, featuring Hasekura,...