I visited The Museum of Modern Art, Hayama to see Alvar Aalto Exhibitions on Friday. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was a leading Finnish architect of the twentieth century. This exhibition is planned by Vitra Design Museum and Alvar Aalto Museum and touring the world. We are able to see both detailed drafts and artful works. He […]
The last session of Nordic studies was held on October 14th at Freedom University in Omotesando, Tokyo. The guest speakers were Samuli Helavuo and Elina Aalto. Samuli san is a Finnish designer and Elina san manages design office Aalto+Aalto with her husband in Helsinki. The main topic was the meaning and the role of design. […]
Nordic studies 2nd day was held with guest Saana ja Olli and Viivi Laine. Saana san & Olli san are designers and a couple. Viivi san is an interior architect and designer. The theme of this session was TAUKO, that is one of the Finnish words, meaning “break”. They told about what do they find […]
I am studying Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) at Freedom University. I joined the first session on Wednesday and I learned about the outline of creativity and three viewpoints to know Nordic countries. A lecturer Yuriko Shibayama and a curator Kensuke Iwai instructed to our twenty attendees. This time, I would like to […]
Japanese write “Nengajo” or New year cards to show appreciation for the annual relationship. Writhing cards is a little bit hassle. First we need to buy cards at post office. Second we need to print the cards and put some pictures in it. Lastly we need to write a message for many cards. I consider […]