via Spoon & tamago Ukiyo-e, or “pictures of floating worlds” were woodblock prints that became wildly popular in 17th -19th century Japan. Emerging as a spontaneous artistic development, they remain, to this day, as some of the most well-known imagery and, by extension, some of the most readily available glimpses into what life was like in Japan….
[architecture] Dream House #n
via spoon & tamago When it comes to sustainable living, there is no universal definition of comfort. Cultural and historical factors are pivotal in determining the way different people might experience comfort in the home from airiness and brightness to even temperatures. For one couple in Japan, a “comfy house” became a keyword as they…
3D Soy sauce dishes
via spoon & tamago “Soy Shapes are soy sauce dipping dishes that take your sushi eating experience and food presentation to the next level.” That’s Duncan Shotton, a Tokyo-based product designer describing his latest, whimsical creation.By taking advantage of the natural gradation that occurs in soy sauce, Soy Shapes allow seemingly normal dishes to be…
[FYI] Miho Hirano
via Drawing Pencil Artist Miho Hirano’s oil paintings communicate a delicate beauty through the use of soft colors and fluid brushstrokes. Featuring ethereal woman and fragments of the natural world, each of Hirano’s paintings emote a melancholic longing that beckons one into her character’s striking fantasy-lands. Her paintings show a fairy-tale that has been infused with…
[FYI] Kristián Mensa
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[lil’ wonders] BOOK & BED TOKYO
via hanicowa mag 「BOOK AND BED TOKYO」 1 Chome-17-7 Nishiikebukuro 1 Chome-17-7 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tōkyō-to 171-0021 【宿泊価格】 「STANDARD」120cm x 200cm のちょっと広め/¥4,500-(税抜)/1泊 ～ 「COMPACT」80cm × 200cmの少し小さめ/¥3,500-(税抜)/1泊 ～ チェックイン 16:00 チェックアウト 11:00 ※土日祝前日などは変動あり 予約はこちらから 【利用価格】 13:00~19:00 ※個室、シャワーは利用不可 ¥1,500-(税抜) 住所：〒171-0021 東京都豊島区西池袋1-17-7 ルミエールビル7階
[arts] Crystal Liu
via Boooooom Artist Crystal Liu fills her dazzling compositions with beautiful flora and meticulously painted gold dots. The minuscule circles move through each piece like waves, creating a feeling of motion as they expand and contract in size. At times, their placement mimics tiny islands or clouds—especially when set against dark backdrops of blue and…
[FYI] Rich McCor
via My Modern Met Artist Rich McCor Big Ben, London Arc de Triomphe, Paris Af Chapman, Stockholm London Eye, London Montmatre, Paris Niels Juel, Denmark Somerset House, London The Little Mermaid, Copenhagen Maritime Museum, Amsterdam Tower Bridge, London Neon Museum, Las Vegas Empire State Building, New York City Wall Street, New York City New…
The art of Embroidery
via My Modern Met The art of embroidery has existed throughout time, dating as far back as 5th century BC. Despite its centuries-old origins, this timeless craft has continually been reenergized by visionary artists who push the boundaries of its meaning and limits. From hyperrealistic embroidered portraits to cross stitching on cars, creatives have taken…
Michael Beitz’s twisted sculptural scenarios
via design boom ‘I was concerned with the central ideas of emotional tension, distance, and the inability to communicate when making not now. I have always been interested in psychosomatic relationships and I see this work as an extension of the connection between emotional and physical behaviors.’ while undoubtedly humorous and playful, the sculptural work…
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CHƯƠNG III NHỮNG ĐIỀU-KIỆN ĐỂ THÀNH-CÔNG Nếu bạn thấy vô cùng hăng hai trong khi làm việc thì gần như không có việc gì mà bạn không thể thành công. CH. SCHWAB Đối với nghề viết văn, sức khỏe vẫn có ích nhưng không cần thiết. Biết tổ chức đời sống thì dù đau vặt…
the perks of an isolated life
#dream_house, #life_after_retirement, #the_perks_of_an_isolated_life, #paradise_in_the_middle_of_nowhere
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