The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been under construction for over 100 years, earning it the reputation of a “building that will never be completed.” However, it has recently been announced that the Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary will be inaugurated
Creative Archive Utilizing past expressions in new projects and productions, Tokyo University of the Arts intentionally circulates and creates a “creative archive” that actively engages with people outside the university. We discussed with him the underlying issues and possibilities involved. A Secret Recipe to Create a Future Ueno no Mori boasts numerous art galleries and
To develop your own “eyes for seeing”. Chairman Obayashi Corporation and Art Collection Goro Obayashi, Chairman Obayashi Corporation and a prominent art collector, enjoys widespread trust within the art community in Japan. Through his engagement in seeing, understanding, collecting, and promoting art, what benefits has this series of actions in the art world brought to
Artists Over Art “Art” is often used as a buzzword in the business world. How can we leverage this growing interest to ensure it isn’t just a passing trend, but rather a step towards a future where culture, economy, and society are more interconnected? This is where Artists Over Art comes into play. To address
International Photography Festival KYOTOGRAPHIE 2024 “SOURCE” will be the theme of the international photography festival “KYOTOGRAPHIE 2024,” taking place in Kyoto from April 13th to May 12th, 2024. “KYOTOGRAPHIE” was founded in 2011 by photographer Lucille Reyboz and lighting artist Yusuke Nakanishi following the Great East Japan Earthquake. Each year, the festival invites artists from
Internet Culture Waiting for economic value in the market or prestigious value in academia is the same as losing influence with the masses. Is it possible to create contemporary art from the Internet culture that changes people’s behavior in society? Yoji Sakuma, UNDER 30, who researches virtual beings, reflects on his attempts at a special
Luxury and mounting The person who personally guided me in the academic research trends of luxury and mounting recently passed away due to illness. My name is Alessandro Brun, and I used to teach luxury business at the Business School of the Polytechnic University of Milan. He is also introduced in 10 Lectures on the
What is a parallel world? The concept of parallel worlds often sparks grand dreams in people’s minds. Imagining alternate universes where different choices lead to entirely different outcomes suggests the possibility of accessing such realities. The idea that not only particles and fields, but even humans could be transported between universes suggests the tantalizing prospect
Is Japan over? The clear answer to the question “Is Japan over?” is no. On June 1st, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported that the Nikkei Stock Average experienced a 7% increase in May, positioning Japan as the global leader in stock price growth for that month. This development challenges the previously pervasive negative discourse from
Festival Coachella Coachella, a major festival, took place from April 12th to 14th and 19th to 21st, featuring 100 artists who performed day and night. The festival was hosted on a vast 440,000 square meter venue in the desert region of western California, attracting a total of 750,000 attendees. This included numerous music industry executives