Tokyo Archives

SANAA’s Ambitious Sydney Modern Project Shines in Sydney’s Art Scene

Jenn Thornton May 17, 2023

Japanese architecture firm SANAA has designed the Sydney Modern Project, a $344 million cultural campus in Sydney, Australia. The project, funded by the NSW government and private donations, is an extension of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

KINTO: Japan With a California Twist

Karine Monié October 14, 2020

Bringing comfort and inspiration into everyday life is KINTO’s motto. Since its 1972 debut in Hikone, a city in Japan’s Shiga Prefecture, as a wholesaler of porcelain and ceramic tableware, the Japanese brand has added to its portfolio a line of products (tableware, drinkware and interior accessories) to fit the modern lifestyle.

George Nakashima’s Intentional, Honest, Nature-Driven Design

Jenn Thornton July 25, 2019

Discover the timeless legacy of George Nakashima, the iconic woodworker whose life and craft were deeply intertwined with nature and spirituality. From his formative years in the Pacific Northwest to his transformative experiences in Japan and India, Nakashima’s work embodies honesty, intention, and a profound respect for wood as both material and muse. Today, under Mira Nakashima’s guidance, George Nakashima Woodworkers continues to honor this ethos, creating organic, handcrafted designs that resonate with purity and purpose in an increasingly commodified world.

Alison Berger, Alison Berger Glassworks, glass, design

Alison Berger Glassworks Creates Timeless Objects For Home Art

Karine Monié December 13, 2018

After working as an architect for many years, in 1994, the Texas-born artist launched Alison Berger Glassworks in Los Angeles, where she is still based today. Using age-old glass blowing techniques, she creates timeless light fixtures, objects, furnishings and large-scale sculptures.