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arts-and-culture1 month ago•4 min saved

Yayoi Kusama, the 'outsider' artist who defined a generation, dies at 97

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist known for polka dots, pumpkins, and immersive mirror installations, has died at age 97. She passed away in a Tokyo hospital on August 14, having lived in a psychiatric facility since 1977 while continuing to paint daily. Though she faced decades of obscurity and mental health struggles, she eventually became the world's most commercially successful living artist, with works fetching millions at auction and drawing massive crowds to global exhibitions.

via The Guardian|

#arts-and-culture #contemporary-art #infinity-mirror-rooms

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Ghost of Yōtei Unveils Miike Mode, Limited Edition Console, and New Gameplay Features

Ghost of Yōtei will feature three new visual modes, including a Takashi Miike-inspired 'Miike Mode' that enhances combat visuals, along with tribute modes for Kurosawa and Watanabe, and will be released on October 2 with special edition bundles.

via Bloody Disgusting|

#gaming #ghost-of-yotei #japanese-art

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Sony Unveils Stunning Ghost of Yōtei PS5 Bundles and Limited Editions

Sony is releasing two aesthetically themed PS5 bundles inspired by Japanese art for the upcoming game Ghost of Yōtei, featuring gold and ink brush designs, along with a special controller and optional covers for existing consoles, available from October 2.

via Engadget|

#bundles #ghost-of-yotei #japanese-art

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Ghost of Yotei Unveils Limited Edition PS5 Gear and New Gameplay Features

Sony is releasing special Ghost of Yotei-themed PS5 consoles, controllers, and bundles inspired by Japanese art forms like kintsugi and Sumi-e, available globally on October 2, alongside the game, with exclusive and limited edition options for collectors and fans.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#console-design #gaming #ghost-of-yotei

art-and-culture1 year ago•3 min saved

Takashi Murakami Fuses AI with Japanese Art in Groundbreaking Exhibit

Japanese artist Takashi Murakami has recreated Iwasa Matabei's 17th-century painting "Rakuchu Rakugai Zu Byobu" using artificial intelligence for his first UK solo exhibition in over 15 years. Displayed at the Gagosian gallery in London, Murakami's version includes his signature flower characters and anime animals, while AI helped restore damaged sections of the original. Despite controversy over AI's role in art, Murakami embraces the technology, seeing it as part of artistic evolution.

via CNN|

#ai-in-art #art-and-culture #cultural-heritage

art-and-culture1 year ago•7 min saved

Takashi Murakami: Reviving Japanese Art with AI Innovation

Takashi Murakami's latest exhibition at London's Gagosian gallery explores Japan's brutal history through a fresh lens, influenced by the TV series 'Shōgun'. Known for his Superflat manifesto, Murakami blends traditional Japanese art with contemporary pop culture, challenging the distinction between high and low art. His works, including a reinterpretation of the Edo masterpiece 'Rakuchū-Rakugai-zu Byōbu', incorporate motifs like cartoon skulls and gold leaf, reflecting on Kyoto's historical conflicts and the otaku subculture. The exhibition runs until March 8.

via The Guardian|

#art-and-culture #gagosian-gallery #japanese-art

obituary1 year ago

Avant-Garde Photographer Eikoh Hosoe Passes Away at 91

Eikoh Hosoe, a renowned Japanese photographer known for his avant-garde style and significant contributions to the art world, has passed away at the age of 91. His work, which often explored themes of identity and the human body, played a crucial role in elevating Japanese photography on the global stage.

via The New York Times|

#avant-garde #cultural-impact #eikoh-hosoe