Japanese Art Gallery
Naoko Ota
- Waves 8/1- 8/31
SAM ITA
-The Paper ART of SAM ITA 9/9 – 9/19
VERNON BIGMAN
-Exhibition of Paintings 10/7 – 11/11
TOYO TSUCHIYA
-RECENT WORKS Charcoal Drawing 11/18 – 12/9
JUSTIN BALDWIN
- Maneuvering Margins - Adventures in the Between 12/16 – 1/13
February 22, 2012 at 1:32 pm RESOBOX and queens77 team up for a 1 week ART EXHIBITION and POP UP SHOP with women's, men's, kid's, and baby apparel...New Japanese inspired hand painted dresses and shirts will be featured...
AMAZINGLY LOVELY queens77 geishas will be modeling clothes while organic wine and ramen from chef Yuji Ramen will be served...
EVERYONE is invited!
NOTE- all shoes must be removed
ATTENTION FANS!!! you are invited to a queens77 art exhibition/pop up shop! check it!
By: q77
February 21, 2012 at 11:10 pm art exhibition and pop up shop
February 17, 2012 at 1:09 pm Here is the link regarding the spring seminar in Canada that Deborah-sensei mentioned yesterday in the Samurai Sword class.
Date: May 18 – 21
Location: University of Guelph, Ontario Canada,
Web: http://seidokai.ca/iai.seminar.html
This is a great opportunity to learn Jodo and Iaido at the same time and meet martial artists from all over the world.
For anyone who is interested, please contact Deborah-sensei.
seidokai.ca
The annual May seminar at the University of Guelph featuring top Japanese instructors teaching iaido and jodo.
February 16, 2012 at 9:40 pm Just a quick reminder. Tomorrow at 8 pm, we are going to have a closing party of the exhibition by Henry Minata. For anyone who missed the chance to meet Henry in the opening, come and talk to him. Organic wine served.
February 12, 2012 at 4:09 pm Here is a list of our upcoming events. There would be more on Feb. Stay tuned.
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February 9, 2012 at 12:43 pm A photo of "Shoshun No Mai (初春の舞) - A Dance of Early Spring" from Okinawan Dance class on Tuesday.
Class info: /okinawan-dance/
This year, there would be over 10 cherry blossom festival in NYC!!! Our artists and students will perform in some of them.
February 5, 2012 at 3:07 pm Come join tea house event hosted by New York Anime Picnic (NYAP) and Resobox on Feb 18th (Sat) 6:00pm to 10pm.
We want you to come, sit and enjoy tea and snacks while listening to performances and poetry readings.
For anyone who is interested in submitting his/her work, please e-mail it to kirugifoxx@aol.com
Admission is $10 and grants you a 2 cup and 2 snack maximum!
For more information, please visit at /218-tea-house-event/
January 30, 2012 at 3:00 pm Here is a picture of Yokai (ghost) by illustrator Yoko Yabe from the Icons of Japanese Tradition class.
We will have a FREE 30-minute briefing session about the illustration class from 1:30 pm every Sunday (3 days only - Feb 5, 12 and 19). And the class will go right after the session (2:00 pm to 3:15pm). Plus, anyone who attends the briefing session gets 50% off class fee.
January 29, 2012 at 12:55 pm Movie shooting is going on in Resobox...... The tile is "Compulsion". It seems like a romantic movie. They might have a movie night here in Resobox when it comes out.
These days, many cameramen, designers, artists use our gallery space to shoot, perform and have their shows. Thanks!!!
January 28, 2012 at 5:18 pm - Event Announcement-
Robot Sumo Wrestling Tournament at Resobox
Expand children’s interest in math and science studies!
Date: April 7,2012 (Saturday)
Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Place: Resobox
Ages: 1st – 6th grade (must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Limited availability: 15 students
Registration required by April 1, 2012
For more information, please visit at /47-robot-sumo-restring-tournament/
Assemble, Decorate, Battle!
January 27, 2012 at 6:07 pm Here is a photo from Japanese Classical Dance class. Beginners practiced "Kotobuki" with music and the advanced students practice "Shichi Fukujin". We also did "Shoubu" at the end of class.
January 25, 2012 at 3:23 pm Check this trailer from this year's Oscar Nominee. Resobox is planning to have an event for the Tsunami victims on the coming March 11.
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Survivors in the areas hardest hit by Japan's recent tsunami find the courage to revive and rebuild as cherry blossom season begins. A stunning visual poem a...
January 24, 2012 at 9:32 pm Reminder: Tomorrow at 7:30 pm at Resobox gallery - Opening Reception for Henry Minata's exhibition "The World in Uncomfortably Numb"
January 23, 2012 at 10:06 pm Our Okinawan dance instructor, Junko designs and makes Japanese unique bags. She uses a special Japanese obi (kimono sash) fabric called Nishijin-ori (a high-quality brocade made only in the Nishijin district of Kyoto, Japan).
You can hardly find Nishijin brocade bag in US.
To see more bags or to order, click at http://www.junkofisher.com/Bags.htm
January 22, 2012 at 2:55 pm Not surprising! All sweets that we sell in our cafe are from this awesome shop, Sweet & Sara.
Resobox cafe doesn't focus on vegan food, but we have chosen natural or organic ingredient (over 80% of our menu is organic) and filtered water because we care about your health!
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Find out which animal-friendly celebs walked away with a coveted peta2 Libby Award!
January 21, 2012 at 5:21 pm Very nice event! Go get a grand prize!
Sign up here at http://www.shochucontest.com/
Tuesday, February 7 at 1:00am at Onieals Aka Scout, Steve's Bar In Sex And The City
January 21, 2012 at 2:42 pm This week's Japanese ink-painting class - can you guess which one is the student's work and which is the instructor, Ms. Ayakoh's work?
- Announcement -
Class time of the ink-painting class will be changed to 1:00 pm every Saturday starting February 4th. Firday’s class will be closed.
- Discount until the end of February-
If you bring your friend who has never taken the ink-painting class before, you get $10 off for your next clsss.
No limit for the amount. e.g. You get $50 off from your class fee if you bring 5 friends!
For more information, please visit at /ink-painting/
January 20, 2012 at 7:11 pm Thank you, Queensmamas.com! Kids are welcome to our drawing classes.
www.queensmamas.com
Guides to Queens’ best neighborhoods like Astoria, Jackson Heights, Long Island City, Forest Hills, Sunnyside and More.
January 20, 2012 at 1:24 pm Iaido martial artist (Instructor in Samurai Sword class), Deborah Klens-Bigman is featured in Yomitime Japanese news paper in New York.
January 19, 2012 at 9:50 pm Class time changed: Character drawing class - starting at 6:30 pm (75 minutes) on every Friday
Sign up here at /character-design/
January 18, 2012 at 4:43 pm Next exhibition by Henry Minata - The World in Uncomfortably Numb - is about to start next week at Resobox gallery.
Please join us for the opening reception on January 25, 2012 at 7:30pm.
Ramen Noodle by Yuji Ramen, snacks and organic wine served. Shoes removed.
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Henry Minata - The World in Uncomfortably Numb -1/25 - 2/15Opening Reception - January 25 (Wed) at 7:30 pm at Resobox My name is Henry Minata, and I'm a contemporary street artist. My work is a hybrid of post-modern surrealism with little touch o...
Just made the happy discovery of Resobox's existence in the course of stopping by to see Justin Baldin's recently ended show:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinbaldwin/sets/72157628286075563/
January 17, 2012 at 12:11 pm Here is a photo from Japanese icons illustration class
This month, we will learn Japanese specter - Yokai. We learned Kappa - Japanese legendary monster this week. We will continue this topic next week, too.
If you love GeGeGe no Kitaro (Japanese old anime - it is on the iPad screen on the photo. Or see at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeGeGe_no_Kitaro ), you must join this class. It is really fun.
January 16, 2012 at 4:22 pm RESOBOX was at RESOBOX.
January 15, 2012 at 10:51 pm This is REAL martial arts - Isami Shiroma, 6th dan is a certified instructor of Japan Karate Association.
In the Resobox class, there is NO Kumite (Fighting). We focus on Kata (Forms)
Date & Time: Every Saturday 10 am to 11:30 am
Class Fee: $20 per class.
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Karate class starting Saturday 21th at 10am with instructor Isami Shiroma, 6th Dan Isami Shiroma is a certified JKA (Japan Karate Association ) instructor No Kumite (fighting). Focus on Kata (form) All ages welcome but 5 and up is best. Adults and teen...
January 11, 2012 at 8:41 pm We are going to open new illustration class: Icons of Japanese Tradition next Sunday.
If "Samurai" is the only thing that you know as Japanese traditional icon, join this class. Actually there are tons of others!
This is a very unique class. You will learn drawing as well as traditional Japanese cultures and history from a talented emerging Japanese illustrator. This is not one of those boring drawing classes.
Date&Time: every Sunday at 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
50% off at your First Class ($10 for adult / $7 for student)
Sign up through our website at www.resobox.com or over the phone (718-784-3680).
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Course OverviewLearn to draw some of the famous icons of traditional Japanese art and culture such as Geisha, Samurai, Kabuki, Kimono, Edo, Sakura, Japanese Zodiac, and more. You will learn how to draw and create your own illustrations based on these t...
January 10, 2012 at 4:00 pm When attending the exhibition by Justin, don't forget to see the artworks hung in the bathroom. This is one of them - SMELVIS-IN-STEREO (1998).
January 9, 2012 at 9:17 pm Here is an article about our current exhibition by Justin Baldwin. The Japanese American writer knows how the Japanese American artist are in between.
Must-read.
www.discovernikkei.org
It didn’t take long after I moved from a cramped apartment I couldn’t afford on Manhattan’s Upper East Side to a friend’s house in Astoria, a highly cultural yet homely neighborhood in Queens, that I began to notice that my surroundings had become more Japanese. Whether I was buying onigiri and natt...
January 9, 2012 at 9:57 am Here is an article about Brooklyn Balloon Company from NY Metro Parents. Robert and Tomoko are great balloon artists as well as entertainers. We are glad to have such a talented partner with us. He loves kids and kids love his twisting balloons. We will give your child the best Birthday experience ever!
www.nymetroparents.com
Robert Moy started Brooklyn Balloon Company in October 2011. He offers party packages with themes ranging from Fairy to Superhero to Bugs, and travels to Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
January 7, 2012 at 7:26 pm Yuji Haraguchi from YUJI RAMEN is coming to Justin's closing party on 13th to serve Mazemen (new style of RAMEN) to you.
There are two menus for the party.
1. Tuna cha-shu mazemen
2. Uni (sea urchin) miso mazemen
Both are less than $10.
More information about YUJI and his RAMEN: http://bit.ly/wxSd4r
January 6, 2012 at 6:39 pm at RESOBOX.
Closing Party at 7:30 pm – Maneuvering Margins by Justin Baldwin
January 4, 2012 at 9:18 pm I received cute 12 astrological signs in the Zodiac from Ms. Akane Ogura (Instructor of Japanese Character Design workshop).
I want to show all of them now, but since this is Zodiac sign, I am going to go one by one each month.
Here is Capricornus (8"x10" - Mixed media).
Capricorns are born between December 22 and January 19.
January 2, 2012 at 2:33 pm In Iaido workshop, a martial artist, Ms. Deborah is explaining how the Seichuto (勢中刀 - the 9th Kata of the first set in Omoriryu) works with her student. In the first strike, as described in the photo, you cut through your opponent's wrist before being attacked by him.
December 29, 2011 at 10:45 pm A funny picture from Ayakoh (instructor of the ink-painting workshop). A monkey with a dollar bill is chased by a rabbit and a frog. The idea comes from Japanese old Manga from the mid-12th century, Chojyu-Giga. You can see the original picture at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C5%8Dj%C5%AB-jinbutsu-giga. Under the instructions of Ayakoh, students are going to learn techniques of tip of brush while drawing the Japanese Manga with ink a couple months later.
Again, tomorrow is the last day you can try our workshops for free for your first time.
December 28, 2011 at 11:26 pm December 24, 2011 at 11:45 am Holiday Illustration by Akane Ogura (Instructor of Japanese Character Design workshop)
Just a reminder that the next week is the last chance to join any workshop at Resobox for free for the first time. Don't miss 30th for the free Japanese Character Design workshop. Sign up via web at /character-design/ or by phone (718-784-3680).
Happy Holidays!
December 23, 2011 at 1:22 am We just relaunched our website. Hope you like it.
December 21, 2011 at 3:28 pm Here is a Justin's Yakatabune which used to be a private boat for Japanese nobles for their parties, but nowadays it is for everybody, having a party in such a small space with nice atmosphere only among close friends.
I really like his Yakatabune. It has wings, which is futuristic, but at the same time it remains retrospective. Unlike a luxury liner, the small boat doesn't have a big capacity, but the limitation makes you focus more on where you really want to go and what you really need on the journey of your happy life. I'm wondering what Justin put inside the boat.
December 16, 2011 at 12:49 pm Somebody is working at midnight........
Join us for the opening reception of Justin Baldwin's art exhibition today at 7:30 pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!
December 14, 2011 at 2:33 pm Have you gotten your Christmas tree yet? Let's make it with us. We are going to draw Christmas tree in the Ink-painting class on this Friday. Please come and join us.
Here is the one from instructor, Ayakoh.
December 13, 2011 at 3:44 am Toyo's exhibition just ended on Saturday. On the last day of the show, he gave me one of his unreleased works as a gift - Norma Jeane (Marilyn Monroe) with a Little Lamb. It is on the wall in my office right now. Thanks, Toyo-san! I miss your arts so much.
December 8, 2011 at 3:53 pm at RESOBOX.
ART OPENING: MANEUVERING MARGINS - ADVENTURES FROM THE BETWEEN
December 6, 2011 at 4:04 am Here is an article in Queens Chronicle about our current exhibition by Toyo Tsuchiya, Recent Works - Charcoal Drawing-
“I like black and white,” Tsuchiya said. “It’s kind of surreal.”
The exhibition is going to end on 12/10 (Sat) at 6 pm
www.qchron.com
As one of the artists who called themselves the Rivington School, Toyo Tsuchiya contributed to what is regarded as one of the most important art movements to emerge from the East Village in Manhattan. Now Resobox, a Japanese gallery in Long Island City, is exhibiting some recent charcoal drawings by...
December 2, 2011 at 11:25 pm November 28, 2011 at 11:24 pm We are going to reopen the weekly ink-painting class starting on 12/2 (Fri) at 3:30 pm.
Here is the artwork of Ms. Furukawa, our new ink-painting instructor. Now is the time to practice how to draw Dragon, which is the next year's Zodiac.
If you want to join the class, please sign up through our web at /resobox_sumie.html or simply email at info@resobox.com
More artworks of Ms. Furukawa can be seen at www.ayakohfurukawa.net
November 21, 2011 at 4:02 am Gallery opens from 12pm to 6 pm on weekdays. Weekends are by appointment only.
November 20, 2011 at 10:50 am RESOBOX was at RESOBOX.
November 15, 2011 at 11:55 am Photo from the Recital of Japanese and Okinawan Folk Music Recital.
- Program -
Nakafu Bushi
Tsuki Nu Kaisha & Asado-ya
Tarama Shongani
Suna Yama & Yuyake Koyake
Tsundara Bushi
Kunjyan Jinto-yo
Paradise Uruma Jima
Tinsagu Nu Hana
That was a great show. Thank you, Junko! Her next show is coming soon. If you'd like to know more about her, please check her website at http://www.junkofisher.com/
November 9, 2011 at 10:07 pm Our Okinawan dance instructor, Ms. Junko Fisher will offer Recital of Okinawan & Japanese Folk Music this Saturday.
Date: November 12, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Place: Lotus Music & Dance
109 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001
Please contact Lotus at 212-627-1076 to reserve your seat.
October 29, 2011 at 5:47 pm RESOBOX shared their own photo.
This is the student's artwork in ink-painting class this week - Pine Tree. Gorgeous!
By: RESOBOX
October 27, 2011 at 7:33 pm TV interview - Food Paradise (http://www.foodparadisetv.com/) came to Resobox to shoot Okinawan Dance performed by Ms. Junko Fisher. We are not exactly sure about the air date, but it will probably be on 11/20 at 11:30 a.m. or 11:00 p.m..
The You Tube video was taken by CiCi who is hosting the program.
Junko's Okinawan Dance class will open every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. starting on 11/1 at Resobox. Please visit our website at www.resobox.com to find more details.
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http://www.facebook.com/ciciliciousvlog Hey everyone, today let's learn Japanese song, culture, and dance in Okinawa Ryukyu folk music! PS: Indeed, this is b...
October 23, 2011 at 7:21 pm We had such a wonderful show last night by Ryukaji - Okinawan guitar group in NY. Enjoy the amazing voice and guitar technique by members and Ms. Saki Taguchi who is a leader of the group.
Ryukaji has a group lesson every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Resobox. Beginners welcome!
October 21, 2011 at 9:19 am Here is an article in Queens Chronicle about our current exhibition by Vernon B. Bigman. This is a very nice review. Please visit us before his exhibition ends on November 11.
www.qchron.com
Vernon Bigman uses his art to tell a story. But instead of a tale grounded in reality, he chooses the abstract lens of a dream to tell the spectator something. Now on display at Resobox, the Japanese art gallery in Long Island City, is Bigman’s Dream Snake series of oil paintings, a collection spann...
October 5, 2011 at 8:55 am Come join the class, you'll have a fun!!
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Sanshin is a traditional Okinawan stringed instrument that originated during the Ryuku dynasty (years 1429-1609). It has 3 strings and sounds a little like a banjo, but less twangy. It originated as a courtly instrument played for the entertainment of nobles. When the Ryukyu dynasty fell...
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October 3, 2011 at 7:53 am at RESOBOX.
Opening Reception - Vernon B. Bigman - Exhibition of Paintings
September 30, 2011 at 10:24 pm Date & Time: Once a week on Fridays
at 5:30 PM - 6:45PM
Free First Class!!
All ages welcome!
September 26, 2011 at 3:25 pm Join the class of Japanese Classical Dance!! It's so much fun!!
All ages are welcome.
September 16, 2011 at 7:35 pm Japanese ink-painting with color. Here is the student artwork for today's class.
September 15, 2011 at 9:31 am Iai Performance (Shinto Hatakage Ryu - 神道幡陰流 ) by Peter Boylan & Deborah Klens-Bigman
September 14, 2011 at 11:48 am September 10, 2011 at 10:44 pm Origami Workshop with Sam Ita
9/17, 3pm to 4pm
It's free event !! come by
All ages welcome!!
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Sam Ita's books combine manga, unusual paper mechanics, and classical western literature. Their unusual reading experience delights children and adults around the world. This exhibit traces his career. It includes many unpublished works, trade secrets, influences and rare examples of movable boo...
