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James Jarvis & Russell Waterman『VORTIGERN'S MACHINE』
James Jarvis is a successful illustrator based on UK who has created toys for Stussy, Chloe, NIKE, and Silas, and has been behind ad campaigns for SONY and NOKIA. His collaborator, Russell Waterman, is a founder of Silas&Maria and one of the co-founders of Amos with Jarvis. The pair released the Japanese version of their comic book VORTIGERN'S MACHINE on 25th July. To celebrate this launch, they are coming to Japan to talk about their work and will be signing autographs at Tower Record Shibuya on 25th August and Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi on 26th August. Autograph session entry tickets are to be handed out on a first-come-first-served basis, so get there early. You don't want to miss this one-off opportunity.
www.amostoys.com
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Momoko Kawakami art exhibition Solo Switching Channels
From re-designing Revi's jeans to collaborations with BE@RBRIK, as well as producing CD jackets and wall art at Laforet Harajuku, Momoko Kawakami works across a wide range of media as painting artist. The exhibition Solo Switching Channels by Kawakami is held with Grail, the British bar in Nishi-Azabu, and will be showing works exhibited at OFFICE in Gaienmae this April. With the concept of switching original color channels, Kawakami explores new forms of expression by using Washi in each work to create an aura of uniqueness.
www.momokokawakami.com
Momoko Kawakami art exhibition Solo Switching Channels
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18:00 - 5:00 (regular holiday: Monday)
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Grailbar
205 Azabu Empire Mansion, 4-11-26, Nishi Azabu, Minato, Tokyo
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Launch of fashion shopping web site HUMOR
The original A-net online store has re-launched as HUMOR. It's not only the convenience of finding whenever and whatever you like, but also the cheerful and fun design which makes this site such a joy to visit. It's the only place on the web where you'll find designer brands such as TSUMORI CHISATO, ZUCCa, and sunaokuwahara. There are also the HUMOR limited items in addition to the seasonal items and special presents for faithful customers. In the forthcoming months, the brand range will be expanded and new items will be rolled out.
www.hmr.jp(PC/mobile)
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TSUMORI CHISATO, ZUCCa, CABANE de ZUCCa, sunaokuwahara, FINAL HOME, Ne-net, mercibeaucoup, Plantation, mayu+
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The DUFFER of St.GEORGE SHIBUYA SHOP
The DUFFER of St.GEORGE opens its first flagship store in Japan on 13th September at Cat-street in Shibuya. The DUFFER of St.GEORGE was born in London UK, and started out as a vintage and antique clothes shop. Every season they offer cutting-edge collections which are a quirky takes on traditional English wear. They stock a wide-range items, from classical tailored to casual, sports wear, bags, and jewelry. Celebrating the Shibuya shop opening, many limited items will be available to buy.
The DUFFER of St.GEORGE SHIBUYA SHOP
5-17-11, Jinguumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
11:00 - 20:00
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Media Arts Festival: submissions welcome
The Media Arts Festival has been attracting world attention as the Japanese transmission of new culture. The 11th installment of the festival will consist of four categories - art, entertainment, animation and manga - and the deadline for submissions is 5th October. Novelty, style and outstanding media art are to be rewarded, and the organizers are welcoming artists and works from home and abroad. For each category there will be one grand prize, four outstanding prizes, and one prize for most encouraging work. These works will then be exhibited form 6th to 17th of February 2008 at The National Art Center in Tokyo. Prize winners from the Media Arts Festival will also have their work exhibited in Shanghai from 19th August. Check out the website for more details.
Apply period: 2007.7.18(wed) - 2007.10.5(fri)
www.plaza.bunka.go.jp
Media Arts Festival in Shanghai 2007
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2007.8.19(sat) - 8.26(sat)
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Shanghai Carving Art
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www.plaza.bunka.go.jp/cn
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▲『ENDOTONES』
￥2,625（税込）IDCS-1024
Sublime Records/ Musicmine
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MASAKI SAKAMOTO debut album ENDOTONES
Being of doctor of medical science and a practising neurologist as well as a classically-trained pianist, MASAKI SAKAMOTO is not your average music producer. He recently launched his debut album ENDOTONES on 8th August, but first came into the spotlight after winning a Cornelius remix competition in 2003. He subsequently met several artists such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Atom Heart, Yukalicious. He melds acoustic piano sound with electronics perfectly, and creates an original world-view that extends the possibilites of club music. On 25th August, he is going to be opening for Akiko Yano × Rei Harakami at Liquidroom Ebisu.
www.masakisakamoto.com
www.sublimerecords.net
yanokami_live at Liquidroom
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graf media gm presents…
Kiiiiiii EVERYDAY IS SUMMER HOLIDAY exhibition
Graf gallery space based in Osaka transmitting various creative events from the worlds of design, art and food is holding the first Kiiiiiii personal exhibition EVERYDAY IS SUMMER HOLIDAY. Kiiiiiii is the American high school girl chic progressive prom girls punk band, uniting childhood friends U.T.(Vo.) and Lakin'(Dr.). Their artwork spread from their selfish delusions into grand scale narratives, and they have the power to shock and astound onlookers. They are the big attention artists that are in charge of illustration for magazines CUTiE and ELLE girl and come out as fashion models in US Nylon. Check out this exhibition - we're sure that you'll be feeling Kiiiiiii's world as much as we do.
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2007.7.14(mon) - 8.26(sun)
12:00 - 20:00 (except Monday and National Holiday)
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graf media gm
5F graf bld. 4-1-18, Nakanoshima, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
www.graf-d3.com
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DIESEL "LIVE FOREVER" CAMPAIGN
Darren Aronofsky is a prodigious director who won numerous awards with his debut movie "π", and won the Online Film Critics Society Award with "Requiem For Dream". Diesel recommends his latest movie "The Fountain" showing in theaters from 14th July. This is a love romance movie between Dr. Tommy who's engrossed in his studies about a new drug, and his wife Izzi. With the "LIVE FOREVER" campaign, DIESEL are offering 50 limited edition collaboration T-shirts. You can find the password on the DIESEL official web site and apply for the "LIVE FOREVER" competition from 2nd July to 31st August.
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+81 × The North Face Collaboration Project Vol.01
The North Face has always aimed at coexistence with nature. +81 liked the thinking behind the brand, so we kicked off a collaboration project with The North Face and invited some of our favourite creators. The first one is Sam Winston we featured in our newest issue out August 10. He has established his original style like a sensitive design based on hand drawing, and focused on the words. He will show a lot of works, including Behind The City which was created for this collaboration.
This exhibition themed Think Global, Act Local, will start at Harajuku store and Omotesando hills store first, and will travel to Osaka store and Fukuoka store.
Sam Winston Exhibition 『Think Global, Act Local』Vol.01
2007 August 11 (sat) - September 2 (sun)
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The North Face Harajuku
6-10-11 harajuku sofia buiding 1F jingumae shibuyaku Tokyo
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4-12-10 omotesando hills B3F jingumae sibuyaku Tokyo
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www.goldwin.co.jp/tnf
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iStockphoto "Punctum Day" award start.
iStockphoto is the only microstock agency that can offer contributors a career path and the possibility of becoming a prestigious Getty Images photographer. iStockphoto work in conjunction with Getty Images which is well known for its world class photo stock services. They are pioneers in micro payment - on their system you can buy photos for as little as $1 and movies from $5 - and they are fast becoming the most widespread image site on the net.
iStockphoto will be soon be holding their annual Punctum Day awards. Submissions are welcomed in 8 categories and the winner will be voted by the members of the iStockphoto. The deadline for submissions is August 13 and the winner will be announced on September 4. The winner will receive $5,000 or a Canon EOS 5D and lens worth $5,000. The image of the year work will also be made into a poster and will be sent to members of iStockphoto all over the world. It's an opportunity for all you photographers who want to hit the big times, so don't pass up this chance.
Here is a guideline to the competition.
www.iStockphoto.com/punctumday
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KENZO MINAMI × ADELAIDE EXHIBITION
NY-based creator whom we introduced in +81 vol.24 Nipponia Nippon, Kenzo Minami, is holding his exhibition at ADELAIDE in Minami-Aoyama. Film show of his art visual, his portrait of Raf Simons, his collaboration sneaker with Reebok Pump Fury, and his graphic art exhibited in Mercedes-Benz art show in NY this April will all be shown. Moreover, the 07-08 A/W collection of his label will on display and available to buy. This is a one-off opportunity to check out Kenzo's artworks and his latest fashion items so hurry on down.
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2007. July. 9 (Mon) - July.15 (Sun) 11:00 - 20:00
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ADELAIDE
3-6-7, Minami-Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo
www.adelaide-addition.com
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© mk2 / WISEPOLICY
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MALA NOCHE
For all you cinephiles out there, back on the silver screen once again is MALA NOCHE, the first ever feature-length from legendary director Gus Van Sant whose representative works include Elephant and Last Days. Johnny, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, unexpectedly shows up in front of Walt, a grocery clerk in a small town. Johnny's wild and rough beauty captures the heart of Walt and the story goes on to depict this unrequited love. Stunningly shot in monochrome, it still looks great some 20 years on from its original release, and the Latin American soundtrack adds spice to the brooding plot.
Open day : 2007.7.21 (Sat)
Place : CINEMA RISE
www.wisepolicy.com
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THE NORTH FACE Presents NATURE INSPIRES CREATORS VOL.1
Mt.FUJI
THE NORTH FACE launch their new project "NATURE INSPIRES CREATORS" which connects nature with creativity. The first theme is "feel Mt. Fuji" and features nine creators in various fields including Rei who we introduced in +81 Vol.34, photographer Neil Hartman, and the sound creator Hikari. They all climbed Mt. Fuji and then represented their experiences in diverse and unexpected ways. The exhibition launches on 16th July at THE NORTH FACE FUKUOKA GALLERY. For the opening party, all nine creators will be assembled, Goma will be playing didgeridoo while Rei will be demonstrating his live painting.
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Amos Toy Website Open
Amos Toy is a figure design unit, and their clients include, amongst others, Silas. Founded principally by James Jarvis who is active in projects such as Stussy, Nike and Chloe, the company have released a huge number of memorable figures beginning with Martin in 1998. The long-awaited Japanese website was finally launched on 25th June 2007. To celebrate this landmark, they're offering 99 figures of Pink King Ken for a limited time, which was produced for the first anniversary of American figure magazine Clutter, as well as the AMOS toy which will be available exclusively through the online store.
www.amostoys.jp
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