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ISSUE 23
Art
Zero 10: Art Basel’s New Frontier Between Art and the Digital Imagination
Courtesy at Art Basel At a moment when the boundaries between physical and virtual experience continue to dissolve, Art Basel’s Zero 10 emerged as one of the most closely watched developments within the contemporary art world. Introduced as Art Basel’s new global platform dedicated to art of the digital era, the initiative signaled far more than the arrival of a new sector within the fair ecosystem—it reflected a broader shift in how contemporary art is being created, exhibit
May 163 min read
STPI Unveils New Works by Thai artist Udomsak Krisanamis at Art Basel in Basel 2026
Singapore’s STPI presented a solo booth of works by Thai artist Udomsak Krisanamis at Art Basel in Basel, marking the debut of a major new body of work developed through the institution’s renowned artist residency programme. Art Basel in Basel, 2026. Installation View. Image courtesy at STPI, Singapore. Widely regarded as a pioneering figure in Thailand’s contemporary art scene, Krisanamis (b. 1966, Bangkok) has long explored the intersections of memory, popular culture and a
5 days ago3 min read
The Transformative Legacy of Hiroko Koshino
"My mission of drawing is to make people happy, just same as when I make clothes.” —Hiroko Koshino Left: Hiroko Koshino portrait, Photo by ZIGEN Right: Photo Direction: Ryosuke Uehara, Yoshie Watanabe, Serene Chan, Photographer: Mitsuo Okamoto, Hair & Make up Artist: Hiroko Ishikawa Alongside fashion legends Issey Miyake and Hanae Mori, Hiroko Koshino has built a transformative legacy that has survived for nearly seventy years. From her childhood exposure to Kabuki and Bunra
Jun 214 min read
Entering the Enchanted World of LABUBU: THE MONSTERS Celebrate 10 Years in Tokyo
THE MONSTERS 10th Anniversary Exhibition Tokyo: MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN arrives at Azabudai Hills Gallery from 11 June to 5 July 2026, celebrating a decade of Kasing Lung’s beloved LABUBU universe. Following successful stops in Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Paris, the Tokyo edition features immersive projection experiences, original artworks created exclusively for Japan, large-scale installations, collectible merchandise, and themed café collaborations.
Jun 113 min read
Lifestyle & Culture
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2027 Expands Its Ambitions with New Dates and Major Brand Arrivals
Watches and Wonders Geneva will return from 5 to 11 April 2027 with an expanded format and a strengthened international presence, reinforcing its position as one of the watch industry’s defining annual events. @Watches and Wonders Spanning a full week from Monday through Sunday, the next edition will once again transform Geneva into a centre for contemporary watchmaking culture, extending beyond the halls of Palexpo and further into the city itself. Alongside its established
5 days ago2 min read
Cultivating the Soil for Future Creativity: Rethinking Cultural Policy Through Japan Creator Support Fund
On 5 June 2026, Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Japan Arts Council (JAC) held the annual briefing for the Japan Creator Support Fund in Tokyo. Representatives from projects spanning performing arts, animation, music, and immersive media presented the progress and experiences developed through the programme in recent years. © Japan Creator Support Fund Beyond the individual project reports and statistical updates, the event revealed a broader question now emerging
7 days ago3 min read
Fit for the Future: The IOC Begins a New Chapter
Historic reforms adopted at the 146th IOC Session place athletes, governance and long-term sustainability at the heart of the Olympic Movement. Lausanne, Switzerland — The opening day of the 146th IOC Session marked a defining moment for the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Under the leadership of newly elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry, the Olympic Movement introduced its first comprehensive strategic roadmap of the new administration, Fit for the Future, a frame
Jun 274 min read
Connecting Spain and Japan Through Gastronomy
Madrid Fusión Tokyo 2026 is a premier international gastronomy event connecting world-class chefs, food innovators, and culinary leaders in Tokyo to explore the future of food, creativity, sustainability, and cross-cultural dining experiences.
Jun 115 min read
Liquor Artistry
Connecting Spain and Japan Through Gastronomy
Madrid Fusión Tokyo 2026 is a premier international gastronomy event connecting world-class chefs, food innovators, and culinary leaders in Tokyo to explore the future of food, creativity, sustainability, and cross-cultural dining experiences.
Jun 115 min read
The Dawn of Our Spirit: The Balvenie and Daniel Arsham Reimagine the Language of Time
The Balvenie announces a collaboration with world-renowned contemporary artist, Daniel Arsham In the world of fine whisky, craftsmanship is often spoken of in terms of heritage and patience. Yet few houses embody this philosophy as poetically as The Balvenie. This spring, the storied Speyside distillery unveiled one of its most ambitious creative collaborations to date: The Dawn of Our Spirit, a landmark partnership with internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Daniel Ar
May 202 min read
Tokyo International BarShow 2026: Where the Future of Cocktail Culture Meets Japanese Craftsmanship
Each spring, Tokyo once again affirmed its position as one of the world’s most exciting capitals for cocktail culture as the Tokyo International BarShow 2026 returned to Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall for its latest edition. Held on May 9 and 10 under the theme “Smash the World,” the event gathered bartenders, distillers, spirits houses, hospitality professionals, and cocktail enthusiasts from across the globe for what has become Asia’s leading bar and spirits celebration. @ Cock
May 112 min read
Beyond Music — YOSHIKI on the Essence of Creation
Interview by Gen de Art @YOSHIKI YOSHIKI is Japan’s biggest rock star, the Japanese version of Prince meets David Bowie. For many, the name YOSHIKI brings to mind the stirring sound of piano and drums from X JAPAN, Japan’s most iconic rock band. But beyond his music legacy, YOSHIKI is also a fashion designer, a wine producer, and recently, a pioneer exploring the ethical crossroads between art and artificial intelligence. In this interview, he shares candidly about his evolv
Jan 1, 20263 min read
Fine Dining
Burgundy,A Spring Feast: Terroir, Memory, and Sharing—The 36th Paulée de Printemps
In the heart of the Côte-d'Or in the Burgundy region lies Meursault, a village where, with the arrival of spring, the vines awaken, and...
Mar 20, 20254 min read
Reaching the Pinnacle of Gastronomy - SÉZANNE at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Earns 3 Michelin Stars
SÉZANNE, the French restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, has achieved the coveted 3 Michelin stars in the "Michelin...
Oct 19, 20242 min read
CHEVAL BLANC PARIS SETS THE TONE OF SUMMERY TIME! THREE TERRACES TO ENJOY PARIS FROM THE HEIGHTS
Cheval Blanc Paris announces the reopening of its terraces. All located on the seventh floor, each one unveils a unique gastronomic...
May 19, 20242 min read
"Voices of Noto": Esquisse and Noto's Culinary Artists Unite for Earthquake Relief
"NOTO NO KOÉ," a charity event hosted by Tokyo's celebrated two-star French Michelin restaurant Esquisse, marks a unique collaboration...
Apr 20, 20241 min read
Fashion
Entering the Enchanted World of LABUBU: THE MONSTERS Celebrate 10 Years in Tokyo
THE MONSTERS 10th Anniversary Exhibition Tokyo: MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN arrives at Azabudai Hills Gallery from 11 June to 5 July 2026, celebrating a decade of Kasing Lung’s beloved LABUBU universe. Following successful stops in Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Paris, the Tokyo edition features immersive projection experiences, original artworks created exclusively for Japan, large-scale installations, collectible merchandise, and themed café collaborations.
Jun 113 min read
Hanae Mori: First Asian Designer Member of the Paris Haute Couture Syndicate
“When we stop making things with our hands, I feel our existence becomes insubstantial.” —Hanae Mori Gallery view, “HANAE MORI Vital Type: The 100th Anniversary of Birth,” The National Art Center, Tokyo, Photo © Alma Reyes The history of Japanese fashion would not be complete without the inclusion of the highly celebrated designer, Hanae Mori (1926-2022). First gaining recognition in film costume design in the 1950s, Mori sowed the seeds of opportunity and success for wom
May 115 min read
Where Cinema Stands:Inside the 76th Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, February 2026. Winter still holds the city in its grip. The sky hangs low over Potsdamer Platz, and the air carries that unmistakable Berlin sharpness—bracing, unsentimental, almost architectural. Against this restrained backdrop, the 76th Berlin International Film Festival unfolded from 12 to 22 February, once again turning the German capital into a place where cinema feels less like entertainment and more like inquiry. Berlin has never cultivated glamour for its own
Feb 204 min read
Michelle Yeoh and the Honorary Golden Bear:A Career Formed Between Regional Studios and Global Production Systems
At the opening ceremony of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, Michelle Yeoh was awarded the Honorary Golden Bear in recognition of her contribution to cinema. Michelle Yeoh with her Honorary Golden Bear © Richard Hübner / Berlinale 2026 While lifetime achievement awards are often framed as retrospective gestures, the recognition of Yeoh’s career in Berlin occurs within a contemporary industrial context in which performers increasingly operate across multiple product
Feb 172 min read
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