<p>Yoko Nishina likes to use black Japanese Sumi ink in her calligraphy work because of the variety of colours , from blues through to browns. Craftsmen still use traditional methods to create the ink from vegetable oil lamps with wicks made of reeds. She creates both large and small works - and is collaborating with photographer Kenro Izue for an exhibition ... Show More
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Can Syria’s Kurds save their women’s revolution?
For 14 years, while Syria was divided by civil war, Kurds in the north-east of the country tried to build a new democratic society, with equality for men and women – an inspiration for feminists around the world. But now, the Kurdish autonomous area, Rojava, is coming back under ... Show More
26m 50s
Jan 2025
Takashi Murakami sur l'innovation artistique et son univers fascinant
<p>Pour le premier épisode de la Saison 2 de Louis Vuitton [Extended] - The Podcast, Loïc Prigent s'entretient avec Takashi Murakami, artiste visionnaire de renommée mondiale et partenaire créatif de longue date de Louis Vuitton. Dans cet échange riche et inspirant, ils explorent ... Show More
17m 9s
Dec 2024
The Japanese art of happiness: From ikigai, to ritual, to embracing old age
*This episode originally aired on July 23, 2023. Navigating the relentless pace of the modern world often means being bombarded by daily distractions, sleep deprived and perhaps a little stressed or anxious. It’s not easy. When it comes to looking for a moment of reflection and r ... Show More
53m 59s
Apr 2025
S09E04 - Art Deco⏐Paris-Shanghai, a dialog of styles
In Paris, in the 1920s, a myriad of languages was spoken. Elegant ladies from all over the world flocked to the French capital to shop to their heart’s content. The city, a veritable crossroads of influences, drew inspiration from the most diverse sources. But if there was one ... Show More
16m 33s
Sep 2024
Takashi Murakami & An Open Letter
In this episode, our host Josh Baer speaks with artist Takashi Murakami. In part one of the conversation, Murakami explains how he's built his global, multifaceted career, and reflects on his open letter in response to our episode with Jeff Poe. Then, listen as Murakami discusses ... Show More
32m 20s