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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171010
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SUMMARY:THE FICTIONAL SCENERY
DESCRIPTION:Yoshiaki’s works focus on exploring the narrowing gap and the tension that exists between artificial\, virtual spaces\, such as those found in online video games\, and the physical realm in which we live. He is inspired by landscapes of virtual worlds he has encountered in games. He believes that experiences in virtual spaces surpass the boundary between fantasy and reality in the human mind\, allowing them to feel very real. These experiences resemble the sensation of being immersed in an artist’s world\, unbounded by canvas borders. Yoshiaki’s works show human thoughts that are aggregations of both subconscious and conscious mental processes\, dreams\, and desires that appear in both virtual realms and the physical world.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/yoshiaki-otsuka-exhibition/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170929
DTSTAMP:20260720T230436Z
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SUMMARY:Fujisan: Eternal Symbol of Japan
DESCRIPTION:Nineteenth Century Photographs from The Burns Archive\n\nThe beauty of the solitary\, often snow-capped\, stratovolcano\, known around the world as Mount Fuji\, rising above villages and tree-fringed sea and lakes has long been the object of pilgrimages and inspired artists and poets.\n\n– UNESCO\nRESOBOX gallery is proud to present our sixth annual exhibition of hand-painted nineteenth century Japanese photographs from The Burns Collection & Archive. This year’s theme is the iconic Mt. Fuji. Designated a World Heritage site in 2013\, it is the highest mountain in Japan at 12\,389 ft (3776.24m)\, located on the main island of Honshu. \nThe mountain is venerated in Japan’s earliest recorded literature\, dating from the 8th century and at that time the now dormant volcano was prone to spewing smoke\, making it all the more revered. Shinto temples flank the base of the mountain and it is commonly believed that Fujiyama is the incarnation of the earth spirit itself. \nThe exhibit includes Meiji Era (1868-1912) photographs of landscapes depicting the great mountain from various viewpoints\, as well as staged studio scenes featuring Fujisan as backdrop. A new book\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan\, Selected Photographs from The Burns Archive\, accompanies the exhibit. Mt. Fuji\, with its graceful conical\, form is a sacred and eternal symbol of Japan. \n\nThe Burns Collection & Archive\nFrom the birth of photography through the modern age\, with more than one million historic photographs\, The Burns Archive provides photographic evidence of forgotten\, unseen and disquieting aspects of history. It was established in 1975 by Stanley B. Burns\, MD\, FACS\, a New York City ophthalmologist and photo-historian. For over forty years\, thousands of publishers\, exhibitors\, authors\, researchers\, artists and filmmakers have utilized this unique source of visual documentation. The Archive is best known for images of the darker side of life – death\, disease\, crime\, racism\, revolution and war – however\, a large part of the collection depicts aspects of social and cultural life. A favorite and compelling category are nineteenth-century Japanese hand-painted photographs. \nDr. Burns and his daughter Elizabeth have co-authored two books on Japanese photographic history\, Setting Sun: Painted Photographs of Meiji Japan (2017) and Geisha: A Photographic History 1872-1912 (2002)\, which explores the life and culture of Geisha during the Meiji Era. They have produced multiple exhibitions of Japanese photography\, including many at the RESOBOX Gallery\, Geisha: The Golden Years 1870-1890 (2002)\, Working Life in Meiji Japan (2013)\, Japan – An Island Nation: 1870-1890 (2014)\, Japanese Ritual Industry: Silk\, Rice & Tea (2015)\, and Worship in Meiji Era Japan (2016). \nBurns Archive: http://www.burnsarchive.com/
URL:https://resobox.com/event/fujisan-eternal-symbol-of-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170924
DTSTAMP:20260720T230421Z
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SUMMARY:SCENES
DESCRIPTION:人には、いつも思い出す風景、思い出す人、思い出すことばがあります。\n 私たちは、どんな場所にあっても、心の中に切り取られたシーンを思い出すことが出来ます。私たちはいつも道の途中にいます。あなたが思い起こすものはなんですか？ \nThere are scenes\, people and words you always remember.\nWherever you are\, you can always remember\n the scenes cut out and kept in your mind.\n At any given time\, you are on the way to your destination. \nWhat are the scenes you always remember?　 \nExhibiting Artists\n\n\n\nIsao Abe\nHarumi Miyawaki\n\n\nTazo Ishida\nShuetsu Mori\n\n\nDoshu Isobe\nHisako Yonezawa\n\n\nKazu Ito\nTaiji Hashimoto\n\n\nHisao Onishi\n Hiroshi Nagoya\n\n\nHiroyuki Onishi\n Shigeo Nakajima\n\n\nMakoto Obinata\n Teiin Shimegi\n\n\nMakiko Kawashima\n Teruko Sano\n\n\nShigeko Hirayama\n Shuji Sakamoto\n\n\nKenji Koguchi\n Masaaki Kondo\n\n\nYoshihiro Tsukamoto
URL:https://resobox.com/event/scenes/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170811
DTSTAMP:20260720T230347Z
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SUMMARY:KIZOMÉ DIGITAL 3D SHIBORI By KIICHI MATSUOKA (KYOTO SHIBORI BIKYO) Solo Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Based in Kyoto’s Nakagyo-ku\, Kyoto Shibori Bikyo Co.\, Ltd. is a company dealing in the production of Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori products and the production and sale of Kyoto kimono products. Currently in the third generation of business\, Kiichi Matsuoka\, who is a traditional craftsman certified in the dyeing process of Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori and is known by his pseudonym\, “KIZOMÉ\,” takes the lead in introducing new tie-dyeing techniques to make traditional tie-dye-based silk products and in passionately making uniquely Japanese products. Under the traditional craftsmanship of Kiichi Matsuoka\, many of the products are produced by hand\, incorporating the new dyeing techniques and proudly labeled “Japanese-made.” \nWhat is Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori?\nKanoko-Shibori is a traditional Japanese tie-dyeing technique and the name\, “Kanoko” comes from the fact that the pattern created through So-Shibori (tie-dyeing large pieces of fabric) looks like the dotted pattern on a young deer’s back. In particular\, when the Kanoko-Shibori technique is applied to silk fabric produced in Kyoto\, it is referred to as “Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori\,” which was officially designated by the Japanese government as a traditional craft in 1976. In the Kyoto tie-dying tradition\, expert artisans are assigned to each stage of the production process and play their roles. Each product therefore embodies the work done by the hands of many individuals\, and the quality of each artisan’s work contributes to the overall outcome. Subtle bleeding of dye and improvised artisan handiwork lend themselves to unique products\, not a single one of which is identical with another. \n \nHow is Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori Made?\nAfter creating a design on the fabric\, the cloth is pinched and tied together with a thread. This piece is called the “enclosure.” When dyeing\, the “enclosure” must remain un-dyed and a pure white color so that the pattern can clearly show. \nThere are many different techniques of Kanoko-Shibori\, but they have since decreased as craftsman no longer pass them down. Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori is not a specific technique\, rather it is a generic term for the dyeing templates manufactured in Kyoto. The technique of placing the template between folded cloth is also treated as a type of design. It involves sandwiching the template between fabric and boards and dyeing them without staining outside of the design. This plating method technique is very difficult and involves much trial and error. Depending on the type of cloth and how it is pinched and strung together\, there are around 50 types of variations in the plating method. \nKimono Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori have over 50 processes from design to completion. Only highly-trained and specialized craftsman can be involved in working the processes as skill effects the outcome of each work. Even slight and subtle color bleeding cannot be undone\, which makes Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori especially difficult to achieve. \nKyo-Kanoko-Shibori as a Traditional Craft\nIn order to promote crafts manufactured using traditional techniques\, the Minister of Economy\, Trade and Industry of Japan began recognizing certain crafts to be included. These traditional craftwork are defined by law and are mainly used in daily life. They must be manufactured using traditional materials by using traditional techniques in a certain area and at a certain scale. Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori was deemed a traditional craft of Japan in 1976. \nWhat is KIZOMÉ Digital 3D Shibori?\nKIZOMÉ Digital 3D Shibori is a new style of Shibori (Japanese tie-dye) produced with cutting-edge technology. Ita Shibori\, one of the traditional Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori styles\, is created using a mold produced by the 3D software design and a 3D printer. \nThe extremely delicate and complex molds resulting from the advanced 3D technologies achieve the special effect and gentle texture on the new Kyo-Kanoko Shibori. \nKyoto Shibori Bikyo (by Kiichi Matsuoka) succeeded to produce the Kyo-Kanoko-Shibori with the Digital 3D Shibori as a first in its field.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kizome/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170807
DTSTAMP:20260720T230340Z
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SUMMARY:Discover The Joy of Sake in NYC
DESCRIPTION:Sake and Food\, Paired Just For You\nEveryone knows of the delicious flavor that Japanese sake brings. However\, have you actually tried good sake?  \nDiscover the joy of sake at our newest exhibition! We will serve 10 kinds of sake\, each of which come with their own characteristics and flavors that will bring you an amazing experience. In addition\, you will find the great sake map of NYC\, which shows where you can purchase or enjoy any type of sake in New York. \nOne interesting and unique trait of sake is enhancing the taste of food. Sake tastes differently depending on the food you are eating\, as well as the temperature of the sake. Therefore\, to discover the true flavor of sake\, one must try pairing it with different food at varying temperatures. You will be surprised at the ever-changing flavor of the sake once paired with a different dish. To enable you to discover your own favorite pairing. We will provide you with the pairing suggestions. \nWe’ll be serving sake in mini glasses for only $3 so guests can taste and compare! Regular glasses will be priced $11~16. We will be providing our RESOBOX menu with a list of suggestions that go well with your sake of choice! Once you have found a great pairing\, please share it with us!\n \nThis exhibition will last three weeks\, giving all guests enough time to visit and try all the combinations to discover their favorite! \nThe Goal of this Exhibition\nThe aim of our sake exhibition is to encourage and help guests become familiar and comfortable with sake so that they can have it with their meals and outside of the exhibition. \nIn addition\, our exhibition differs particularly from sake tastings. There is a gap at normal tasting events that creates only a short-lived impression on attendees. The guest cannot tell the difference between many kinds of sake and it is easy to forget about sake brands and even their names as well. As a solution\, we decided to hold a long term exhibition to entice a longer lasting relationship between guests and our sake as well has display the great Sake Map in NYC so that they know all about where to shop for their new discovered sake! \nWe hope that you will discover your favorite sake and food pairing at the exhibition and also enjoy your everyday meals with sake! \nAbout the Exhibited Sake\n\n\n\nTaruhei Shuzo \nSumiyoshi Tokubetsu Junmai Goku Karakuchi \nA rich and extra dry muroka (not active carbon filtered) Sake with a light yellow color and a bold taste. Known as the “Sake of Sake” because of the strong charactaristic flavor and populer among Gourmets.\n\n\n\nMiyao Shuzo \nShimeharitsuru Jun Junmai Ginjo \nGohyakumangoku rice is polished down to 50%\, and fermented very slowly at low temperatures\, which enhances the natural umami of the rice\, and produces a subtle aroma\, and a round clean flavor. The most popular Junmai Ginjo sake amongst professionals in Japan for the past 2 decades. \nAwards: National Sake Appraisal 2005 Gold\,  2006 Gold\,  2007 Gold\,  2009 Silver \, 2012 Silver\,  2014 Gold\n\n\n\nAsahi Shuzo \nDassai 50 Junmai Daiginjo [Kosher] \nA refreshing\, engaging\, round flavor are what make the full-bodied Dassai 50 such a popular\, well-known\, and delicious sake to experts and consumers in Japan and overseas. Excellent with food or alone.\n\n\n\nNanbu Bijin \nNanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai [Kosher] \nNanbu Bijin’s Signature Brand\, which uses locally grown Ginotome rice. Highly aromatic\, with fruit and grain notes. Neat\, clean\, and crafted to pair with a wide range of food\, excellent at any temperature.\n\n\n\nShata Shuzo \nTengumai Yamahai Junmai \nThe seemingly effortless harmony so characteristic of Yamahai sake is ever present in Tengumai’s masterful brew. Gorgeous pale straw pour\, with a funky mushroom nose to match the acidic\, dry and earthy first impression. While savoring the buttery mouthfeel\, one may even notice hints of walnut bread and honeyed mead\, so keep your eyes peeled. When chilled\, the more floral notes come into play. An absolute pleasure to drink at any and all temperatures. \n  \nLos Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition 2013 – Yamahai & Kimoto Class – Best in Class\,   International Wine Competition 2011 – Junmai Sake Category – 1st Place Trophy\n\n\n\nHayashi Honten \n110 Purple Yamahai Junmai Ginjo \nNamed after famed kabuki actor Hyakujyuro\, who once donate 1200 cherry blossom trees to Kakamigahara City\, this yamahai junmai ginjyo vibrant and ricey with a moderate body that slightly lingers.\n\n\n\nOzawa Shuzo \nSawanoi Daikarakuchi \nSawanoi is true dry sake (+11 dryness) that is made using carefully selected rice nurtured amidst the natural beauty of the Okutama area.\n\n\n\nMiyake Honten \nSenpuku Shinriki Muroka Genshu \nShinriki (Divine Power RIce) is made sake production methods from the early 1900’s. Shinriki 85 is produced via the kimoto method and is neither charcoal filtered or water-blended. It has a bountiful aromatic fragrance and flavor profile due to the smaller circumference of the brewing rice.\n\n\n\nMiwa Shuzo \nShirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo \nShirakawago is superb unfiltered sake made from Hidahomare rice. Blended with Moromi (sake-mash)\, its mellow flavor and wealthy aroma is best enjoyed chilled or on the rocks. Awarded Silver in the Wine and Spirits Wholesaler’s of America 68th Annual Convention & Exposition Wine Tasting Competition.\n\n\n\nKikuchi Shuzo \nMiracle Sake Junmai Ginjo \nBrewed using 100% Asahi rice co-developed by Kikuchi Shuzo pursuant to the pesticide/fertilizer-free Kimura Natural Cultivation Method under supervision by Akinori Kimura of “Miracle Apple” fame. Miracle sake has been certified by the Okayama Prefecture Kimura Natural Cultivation Method Authority Executive Committee. Bright\, Fruit-Forward\, Balanced\, Refreshing. \n \n\n\n\n\nAbout The Sake Map of NYC\nA map of where you can purchase or enjoy the sake you find in the exhibition will be displayed. \nAbout Our Sake Providers \nWine of Japan  \nhttp://www.wineofjapan.com/ \nNYC Mutual Trading Co. \nhttp://www.nymtc.com/
URL:https://resobox.com/event/discover-the-joy-of-sake-in-nyc/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170708
DTSTAMP:20260720T230323Z
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SUMMARY:The Bonsai art of Bonsai NYC
DESCRIPTION:From the Artist\nPeople often ask me\, “What is bonsai”?  One could answer what is bonsai with a haiku by Yosa Buson (1716–83). “Camellia flower\, falling\, lets drop the rain of yesterday.” \nPonder this wonderful haiku by one of Japan’s great poets\, and it may shed some light on the nature of bonsai. \nBuson’s image of a camellia flower spilling rain as it falls from its stem puts into words what bonsai expresses without words: beautiful moments in time in the natural world.  Bonsai can help us imagine the smell of wildflowers\, the sounds of churning water in a river\, and the feel of pine needles beneath our feet. \nTo me bonsai is a lifestyle of connecting ones heart to the core of nature. \nBonsai\, although small in size\, has the ability to show the perceptive viewer vast expanses of landscape and limitless moments in time past\, present\, and future. \nWhen I am styling and developing a bonsai\, I always embrace the idea of not controlling the tree.  To design bonsai well\, one must let go of the desire of control in order to better see the soul of a tree and let it be your guide.  Then what is planted in a vessel is not the bonsai alone\, it is essence\, mood\, and atmosphere.  Bonsai is planting all of nature in a tray.  I not only want to capture what we can see with our own eyes but what we feel when we are absorbing the spirit\, and vast subtle nuances of nature.  If one connects to bonsai through the heart\, one can experience the essence of the natural world in a pot. \nBonsai allows us to be present in nature even in the middle of a bustling city.  They can magnify nature’s spirit by helping the soul interpret and experience the mood of the landscape. \nThis bonsai exhibition is my journey of exploration and freedom using simple trees trying to maximize and pull out the spirit of each piece in a quiet language of imagery and emotion which is the mirror upon which the bonsai reflects nature\, both seen and unseen. \nTo enhance the experience once again I have reached out to Brooklyn Root Design for design whimsy bringing the contemplative enchanting nature of bonsai and the reflective style of contemporary design together. \nBrooklyn Root Design provides a multifunctional and divers combination of architecture\, interior design\, garden design\, plant and garden maintenance and Bonsai services through Bonsai NYC for public\, privet and commercial spaces.  This approach is realized through collaborations with a broad group of forward thinking clients\, consultants and artisans. \nWe seek to make cultural\, physical and natural connections in our work. \nCome join these little giants at ResoBox and let the bonsai be your guide.  There is no limit to the depths of understanding one can achieve.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/the-bonsai-art-of-bonsai-nyc/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170530
DTSTAMP:20260720T230304Z
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SUMMARY:Waterfronts
DESCRIPTION:Yuki Ideguchi’s subjects are primarily nature. Japan is blessed with a distinct four seasons\, and each season has its own natural beauty. Themes from Chinese and Japanese mythologies and folklore are also included\, as well as cultural connections with other countries. \nOne of the most important themes of his work is “Life and Death”. \nIn Buddhist teaching\, all things are impermanent. Ideguchi aims to depict these ideas in his paintings. For example\, the painting of the skull represents death\, while the waves represent constant change and impermanence. Even animals and plants are interconnected with them in the recycle of life. In other words\, they are all parts of nature. \nThe concept of “Life and Death” exists in different cultures. But\, in Japanese buddhist philosophy\, one death means the beginning of new life\, which signifies reincarnation. It also means the ebbing and waning of tide\, and waxing the moon are all parts of nature. \nIdeguchi’s paintings are often mural-sized\, reflecting the classical Japanese wall painting and graffiti art simultaneously. His techniques are a blend of Nihonga\, which means “Japanese-style painting” and graffiti art. \nNihonga painting was developed during the 19th century\, when the influence of Western art was overwhelming\, in order to create a uniquely Japanese style instead of just copying western art. \nIn Ideguchi’s own distinctive practice\, mineral pigments\, silver and gold leaf\, animal glue\, acrylic\, and spray paints are used to cover the canvas. Japanese paper also known as “Washi\,” a particular type of paper made of a Japanese plant similar to reed is also used\, which enables the artist to create a distinctively Japanese-styled painting . \nBy combining the Nihonga —itself a mixture of Western and Eastern styles— with Japanese folk art\, religious art\, pop culture\, manga\, as well as various international art forms and techniques\, Ideguchi has created his own distinctive style. \nHis works move freely\, expanding aesthetic topics and cultural artifacts. Styles and motifs differ too. \n\nOpening Night Music Performance\nDate: Friday\, July 7\, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nHonoring the theme of the solo exhibition “Waterfronts\,” flute & guitar duo Anne Dearth and Kenji Haba will play the pieces inspired by water and sea\, written by Masatora Goya\, Osvald Golijov\, and Toru Takemitsu.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/waterfronts/
LOCATION:RESOBOX Chelsea\, 203 W 20th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170509
DTSTAMP:20260720T230257Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Concepts to Origami
DESCRIPTION:From the Artist\nFor this exhibition\, I made pieces on the theme: “relations between the canvas’s front and back sides”. \nI painted the front of the canvas thick with a molding paste\, and on the backside of the canvas\, I thinly painted with a bright color so that I could make a difference in expression. I tried to make my works simple and clear by folding the canvas using these two elements. There will be many big art pieces in this show\, so I want visitors to feel the powerful and dynamism from these large forms. \nFor people who are uninterested in fine arts\, abstract expression can be difficult and incomprehensible. However\, it’s from ordinary things that these ideas are born. I would be pleased if visitors could see how I reached the conception though origami.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/innovative-concepts-to-origami/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170322
DTSTAMP:20260720T230243Z
CREATED:20170321T052854Z
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SUMMARY:Made in Queens @ RESOBOX
DESCRIPTION:RESOBOX will be holding a joint installation with pop-up store\, Made in Queens (MiQ) this April 2017! With a collection of local artists\, MiQ and RESOBOX plan to create an innovative space to embrace the Queens art community. \nThe Made in Queens Project aka MiQ\, is a project of the Queens Economic Development Corporation that began in 2016. MiQ‘s mission is to shine a spotlight on local makers and sell small batch\, originally manufactured local products. The goal is to promote local makers and manufacturers\, share their stories\, and provide an opportunity for new and existing local businesses to grow and flourish. \nMiQ curates innovative entrepreneurs\, manufacturers\, producers\, designers\, artisans\, and community partners seeking to gain exposure to their products in a new and unique atmosphere. We aim to continually provide our customers with new small batch\, originally manufactured products and other gift choices. We are in the business of economic development and want to encourage the sale of local products — not mass produced\, off-shored or resold items. We promise to learn the names of the manufacturers and the origins of their products so that we can share the stories of each brand and product we feature with our customers. We want to help visitors make conscious purchasing decisions and\, on a broader scale\, to cultivate and promote conscious consumerism. \nExhibiting Artists\n\n\n\n  \nAdam Stoler\nQueens Thread\n917-584-2091\nadam@queensthread.com \nQueens Thread apparel celebrates and empowers each individual to live authentically\, inspired by the uniqueness and diversity of the World’s Borough. Designed\, printed\, embroidered in Queens\, NY.\n\n\n\n  \nMatt Konchan\nChi-Cho Sauce\n845-721-5189\nsales@chichosauce.com \nDon’t let the words ‘hot sauce’ fool you.  We’re not a novelty with flames&devils on the bottles. The design of our bottle is just as important as what’s inside.\n\n\n\n  \n  \nDanielle Barbaro\nDanielle Barbaro\n516-318-9651\ninfo@daniellebarbaro.com \nDaniPrints is a local business that produces goods in a Astoria kitchen. The business focuses on producing homemade “artsy elegant” goods. A variety of art  workshops are offered to customers.\n\n\n\n  \nNiizeki Hiromi\nNiizeki Hiromi Studio\n718-728-0344\ninfo@niizekihiromi.com \nDisgusting trash for someone\, and deeply touching and such a beauty and personal for someone.\n\n\n\n  \nCecilia Motwani\nCecilia Motwani\n347-545-0783\nceciliamotwani@gmail.com \nThe line is a modern slant on couture techniques\,  a quasi-unisex street-ready rendering of sartorial elegance with a touch of avant-garde.\n \n\n\n  \n  \nMade in Queens\nMiQ\n718-263-0546\ninfo@madeinqueens.nyc\n\n\n\nTeresa Hogan\nHalety Sweetz\, LLC\n929-257-5711\nhaletysweetz1@gmail.comHalety Sweetz is a gluten free\, low sugar\, diabetic friendly baked goods option. We offer products using natural and organic ingredients like raw sugar cane\, honey and agave.\n\n\n\nSandra Smith\nSandra Smith LLC\nhello@shopsandrasmith.com\n347-280-9013Sandra Smith™ creates beautiful custom gifts that are meaningful and made to last. Our goal is inspire\, empower\, and spread positive vibes with our designs. We strive for lasting quality. Each bag is designed\, cut\, and sewn from start to finish in Queens\, NY by our growing team of talented women\, all of whom are mothers. From customizable makeup bags to motivational décor\, every product has been thoughtfully designed. They make perfect gifts for your friends\, family\, coworkers\, loved ones – even for yourself!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nStephanie Sanz\nForest Witch LLC\n415-794-9730\nstephanie@forestwitchspells.com \nForest Witch offers organic loose leaf tea blends that include a handcrafted incantation. We believe that everyone can live a magical life; they only need to evoke the magic within.\n\n\n\n  \n  \nDmitry Toscano\nDMITRY Ties\n718-544-0902\ndmitryny@yahoo.com \nDMITRY Ties have redefined fashion by introducing a unique & exclusive palette of luxurious silk men’s neckwear that appeal to fashionable men of all ages.\n \n\n\n  \nArtisan Sewing Cooperative\nSupported by Wishwas\n646-481-1371\nascoopny@gmail.com \nWe create a socio-economic integration model for South-Asian immigrant women through innovative micro-credit projects such as local handmade ethnic garment production. \n \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nAndrea Patel\nKeri Confections\, LLC\n404-769-5833\nandrea@kericonfections.com \nWe’re obsessed with the flavors of Earth.  Fruits\, roots and shoots inspire us. We work hard to bring you delectable Sweetcicle’s Soft Chews in sweet (but not too-sweet) flavors.\n\n\n\nRyoko Kitazawa\nHooks and Luxe\n347-857-9656\ninfo@hooksandluxe.comHooks and Luxe offers high quality everyday fashion accessories including jewelry and suspenders. Every product is designed and handmade in Queens\, NY with love and care.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/made-in-queens-resobox/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161130
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SUMMARY:World Amigurumi Exhibition vol. 3: Mixed Materials Made Mini Monsters!
DESCRIPTION:As the amigurumi industry is expanding\, the World Amigurumi Exhibition is expanding as well! RESOBOX\, as a Japanese cultural community center located in New York\, is bringing back the celebration of amigurumi with a new theme by a diverse selection of artists. \nCrocheting cute creatures with yarn is what amigurumi artists normally do. This year\, we’ve decided to explore wider possibilities of amigurumi with the World Amigurumi Exhibition\, not only with the unique shapes that many artists create with their own innovative ideas\, but with unique materials as well. As a result\, we are stepping out of the ordinary with the theme of using unconventional material\, asking artists to use non-straight yarn to create their creatures. In total\, we’ve gathered pieces from 125 artists and 47 countries who’ve used materials from their own countries such as special types of yarn\, wood\, wire\, aluminum\, felted fabric\, ceramic\, and glass. \nSee how diverse and different amigurumi can be at the World Amigurumi Exhibition vol. 3! \n\nFind out how Mookie gets creative with his fashion sense with different materials!\n\nIn The Press\n\n\n\nExperience A Tight-Knit World of Amigurumi at ResoBox in LIC by Joe DiStefano on About Travel\nWorld Amigurumi Exhibition 2: Crocheted Culture Celebration! Blog by Petits Pixels (French version)\nAll Around the World by Inside Crochet Magazine\n\n\n\nWhat are Amigurumi?\nCourtesy of Lumièna.\nAmigurumi (lit. crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami\, meaning crocheted or knitted\, and nuigurumi\, meaning stuffed doll. Amigurumi are typically animals\, but can include artistic renderings or inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features\, as is typical in Japanese culture. (Wikipedia) \nAmigurumi stems from animism\, a philosophy in the foundations of many Japanese traditions and customs. Animism is the belief that gods belong to everything: water\, food\, nature\, buildings and houses\, even technology. In Japanese\, this is called Yaoyorozu no Kami. In fact\, Japanese people often put eyes\, arms\, and legs onto non-human objects and give them imaginary lives in order to feel closer to these objects and show them respect as co-existing partners in this world. \nAs a Japanese cultural center located in Queens\, NY\, one of the most diverse cultural areas in the world\, RESOBOX Gallery wants to explore how the ideas of animism and amigurumi are perceived in other places internationally. \nGo on a video tour of last year’s World Amigurumi Exhibition!\n\nContributors\nHelen E. Moss (Mookie’s Mother)\nAmigurumiPatterns.net (Website | Facebook)\nLumièna (Website | Facebook)\nKarin Godinex (Website) \nWhere in the World Are Our Amigurumi Artists?\n\n\n\n\nCountry\nArtists\n\n\n\nArgentina\nBunker Vintage/Gaby Pez\n\n\n\nAustralia\nHey Seaville | Lilliputi Crochet & Design | Kim Do | Hart & Crafts\n\n\n\nAustria\nSabine CrochetRagRug | Herzstueck\n\n\n\nBelgium\nRNata\n\n\n\nBosnia and Herzegovina\n \noutoftheframe\n\n\n\nBotswana\nSeipelo\n\n\n\nBulgaria\nKriss \n\n\n\nCanada\nAmi Ami Love | Cutie Pie Amigurumi | Deanna Tam | LeensLittleThings | MadebyJody666 | KnitHacker | Skootch\n\n\n\nChile\nHina Palitah \n\n\n\nColombia\nTejidos Clemen\n\n\n\nCyprus\nAurelia Vie\n\n\n\nDenmark\nThe Part Time Hobbyist\n\n\n\nFinland\n \nKnofletka | The Sun and the Turtle\n\n\n\nFrance\nPetits Pixels\n\n\n\nGermany\nBellAllotta | Knotenzeug by KaRa | Natürlich Artless | häkelliebe von isa*dora\n\n\n\nGreece\nThe Wandering Deer\n\n\n\nIndia\nBibi Ayesha Handicrafts \n\n\n\nIndonesia\npime! | Lita Zhang | Knit and Woo\n\n\n\nIreland\nOlkaMade\n\n\n\nIsrael\nShivani toys\n\n\n\nItaly\nGiovanna Cargnelli | Mary’s Amiland | Toffoletta | Un Peu Sauvage | Yellow Yarn | Carmela Gulino – Pyros & Patch | maryDdesign\n\n\n\nJamaica\n \nKnits & Hooks\n\n\n\nJapan\nBon ami | Lumièna | lemo | Kiyoka@Taremimi | Popopo-hompo | haru*maki | Hiro-DesignWorks | happysmile | hiroyuki murata | amidoki | chobiscuit | Hirunekotei\n\n\n\nKazakhstan\n \nJuliya\n\n\n\nSouth Korea\n \nJiyoun Handmade | Bitna\n\n\n\nKuwait\nCrochKnitt\n\n\n\nLatvia\nLoveMommy / MiluMammu\n\n\n\nLithuania\nAUKSE BALSIENE | Crochet Fashion\n\n\n\nMexico\nMaría Amparo Espinoza Martínez | Andrea’s Amigurumi World | Hecho a Manita \n\n\n\nNew Zealand\nSeeapin | Tiggil | BaldMoose\n\n\n\nPoland\nCute and Kaboodle\n\n\n\nPortugal\nMevvSan | Tamalia\n\n\n\nRomania\n \nCroseta Magica (The Magic Hook)\n\n\n\nRussia\nAnastasiya Matyakh\n\n\n\nSingapore\nStuff Susie Made | Yaney Yusup | Snacksies Handicraft Corner\n\n\n\nSlovenia\n \nHOOKA\n\n\n\nSpain\nBelioCrochet | Con fieltros y lanas | MENCANTOO | Bajo una seta | Liada entre Hilos | OhPeach | El Gallo Bermejo | SILAYAYA \n\n\n\nSweden\nearlgreywithcream | MightyStarGazer \n\n\n\nSwitzerland\nLa Vipère Créative | Yagrashka \n\n\n\nThailand\nEarnCrochet | Atelier De Nana | Meemanan\n\n\n\nThe Netherlands\nWoodWoolDesign | Little Bear Crochets\n\n\n\nTurkey\nAhmaymet | bebemoss\n\n\n\nUnited Kingdom\nLillys Bears | Poppykins | Liz Ward | Pretty Sweet Crochet | My Freaky Zoo\n\n\n\n\nUkraine\nCoccinelka Toys\n\n\n\nUruguay\nKirara Atelier\n\n\n\nUnited States\nEBLittleCreations | Pocket Sushi | Renagerie | Ashlyns Crafix | Hidden Ally | Mindlessdelights | tealovecrochet | Occasions by sonjabegonia | Fairyland Amigurumi | JNArts | Ria Art World | Maribel | Callaghan Crochet | Diceberry Designs | Grampas Workshop | Carolyn Bither | Galarplez | A Menagerie Of Stitches | Mats Applesauce Shop | Terry Finer\n\n\n\n\nVietnam\nVan Ha Cao
URL:https://resobox.com/event/amigurumi-world-16/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161030
DTSTAMP:20260720T230137Z
CREATED:20161029T172816Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Earth Fund
DESCRIPTION:Starting as a mother wishing the best for her child’s school experience\, Harumi Torii established a small school where kids could be comfortable being themselves and helping others. Using these kids’ activities such as their artwork\, the “Kids Earth Fund” was created to assist children in expressing their feelings freely through art. With pictures and their own creativity\, the Kids Earth Fund allows kids to “paint it” rather than “speak it\,” breaking down the border that limits what they would like to express. The Kids Earth Fund has worked with families\, kids and teachers from all over the world and are now showing their children’s artworks in New York! As they are now exhibiting in Muji’s 5th Avenue location\, RESOBOX will also be exhibiting 40 pieces created by children from all over the globe. \nThe paintings that make up this exhibition are created by kids from all over the world and Kids Earth Fund hopes that the purity of each child reaches the hearts of everyone who visits. All sales made from the exhibition will be treated as donations and properly given to children in need.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/kids-earth-fund/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161008
DTSTAMP:20260720T230116Z
CREATED:20161007T150630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230116Z
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SUMMARY:Ukiyo-e Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Modern video game heroes\, lovingly depicted as handmade Japanese prints \nFor hundreds of years\, ukiyo-e (or Japanese woodblock prints) has depicted heroes\, villains\, and monsters in every conceivable genre. These artists strived to create inventive and vibrant scenes of entertainment\, a “floating world”. To this day\, that tradition of depicting a “floating world” continues\, especially in video games. Boss fights. Invulnerable heroes. Holy swords. Even the classic double jump can be traced back to medieval Japanese legends. \nTo celebrate Japan’s contribution to video games\, illustrator Jed Henry has taken his favorite game characters\, and returned them to the ukiyo-e style. Modern costuming has been traded for the medieval\, but the essence of each character remains\, proving that you can’t take the Ukiyo out of these modern pop icons. With the help of Dave Bull\, a craftsman trained in the art of Japanese woodblock printing\, these illustrations are truly able to come to life. After Jed Henry designs each print\, Dave Bull goes through an intricate process of preparing\, carving the key block\, carving the color blocks\, and proof printing. In this manner\, Jed Henry’s designs are truly able to come to life in the ukiyo-e tradition. \nUkiyo-e heroes latest works including 5 New Giclee and Woodblock prints featuring Darth Vader\, Boba Fett that haven’t been shown and sold anywhere. \n\nAbout Japanese Woodblock Printing\nJapanese woodblock printing or moku hanga (木版画) is a technique very similar to Western woodcut techniques (ie: movable type and the printing press). A key difference\, however\, is in the type of ink used for each technique: in the Western tradition\, oil-based inks are most commonly used\, but in Japanese woodblock printing\, water-based inks are used. This allows for a wide variety of colors\, glazes\, and even transparency. \nWatch David Bull create one of these pieces right before your eyes! 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/ukiyo-e-heroes/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160907
DTSTAMP:20260720T230041Z
CREATED:20160906T145828Z
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SUMMARY:Worship in Meiji Era Japan
DESCRIPTION:Nineteenth Century Photographs from the Burns Archive & Collection\nRESOBOX gallery is proud to present the fifth annual exhibition of hand-painted nineteenth century Japanese photographs from The Burns Archive & Collection. The exhibit includes images of the two major religions of Japan – Buddhism and Shintoism. Shinto is as old as Japanese culture and Buddhism was imported during the 6th century. Since then\, the two religions have co-existed relatively harmoniously and even complement each other. \nSpiritualism was an integral part of life during the Meiji Era and the photographs depict the religious sites and reverent people. There are vivid images of priests\, pilgrims and ceremonies. Stunning views of temples\, shrines and pagodas\, including Nikko\, Kamakura and Hakone. This collection of photographs represent the highly spiritual\, religious and cultural life of Meiji Era Japan. \n\nThe Burns Collection\n\nThe Burns Collection was established in 1975 by Stanley B. Burns\, MD\, FACS\, a New York City ophthalmologist and photo-historian. The Collection focuses on unique images not available elsewhere\, and has been generally recognized as the most important private comprehensive collection of early photography. The Burns Archive\, with over a million historic photographs\, is best known for images of the darker side of life – death\, disease\, crime\, racism\, revolution and war – however\, a large part of the collection depicts aspects of social and cultural life. \nA favorite and compelling part of the Collection are nineteenth-century Japanese hand-painted photographs. Working together\, Dr. Burns and his daughter Elizabeth\, wrote Geisha: A Photographic History 1872-1912. It explores the life and culture of Geisha during the Meiji Era with a comprehensive history of photography in Japan. They have also produced several exhibitions. They have been especially pleased to present at the Resobox Gallery in 2012 Geisha: The Golden Years 1870-1890\, in 2013 Working Life in Meiji Japan in 2014 Japan – An Island Nation: 1870-1890 and in 2015 Japanese Ritual Industry: Silk\, Rice & Tea. \nBurns Archive: http://www.burnsarchive.com/ \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/worship-in-meiji-era-japan/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160718
DTSTAMP:20260720T230004Z
CREATED:20160717T065651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T230004Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Hikaru Dorodango - Japanese Mudball Pastime Made into Art
DESCRIPTION:[A]n artifact of such utter simplicity and perfection that it seems it must be either the first object or the last… \n– William Gibson \nHikaru dorodango derives from dorodango\, a common pastime of Japanese school children.  Coming from the words doro\, meaning “mud” and dango\, a type of Japanese flour cake\, it consists of creating balls of mud that are molded into spheres by hand\, then dried and polished to a luster.  The process was later refined into the art hikaru (“shining”) dorodango.  \nFrom the Artist\nI first learned of this Japanese art in William Gibson’s seminal essay\, “SHINY BALLS OF MUD:  WILLIAM GIBSON LOOKS AT JAPANESE PURSUITS OF PERFECTION” \nWhile hikaru dorodango is perhaps the most minimal of arts\, the process is incredibly complex.  Different soils present unique challenges: different concentrations of clay\, sand\, or loam and innumerable variations in the qualities of all of the above.  With every new soil I try I must relearn the process all over again; making modifications here and there to achieve the final result.  Likewise\, modulating different elements of my technique can yield very different results within the same soil.  The textured dorodango\, for example\, arise from working the mudball for a longer period while it is still very wet. \n \nI never tire of the cognitive switch that inevitably occurs – when regular dirt becomes something I care about.  Within a few short minutes\, the mudball takes on a personality of its own.  First\, it’s something inherited from the qualities of the soil itself\, then it becomes something else.  Cracks form and then ‘heal’ after layer upon layer is added .  Traces of my hands evolve into strange patterns as the surface dries and tightens.  You learn the topology of the object while your mind is off thinking about other things.  It’s as much meditation as as it is art. \nThe hikaru dorodango selected for this exhibition are all created from individual soil deposits in New Mexico.  Each dorodango is named after the location from which the soil was excavated. \nMore about Bruce Gardner’s Hikaru Dorodango:\n\nNational Geographic – These Perfect\, Shiny Spheres Started Out as Dirt\nColossal – ‘Hikaru Dorodango’ is the Japanese Art of Turning Dirt into Perfect Spheres\n\n\nBuck the Cubicle #2 from P2 Photography on Vimeo.\nAll photographs courtesy of P2 Photography \nPartners and Praise for Hikaru Dorodango\n学校のグラウンドにあるような土、子どもたちの足下に普通に存在する土を使って光る玉を作る活動は古くからある日本の子どもの遊び文化の一つです。しかし、遊び素材の商品化の過度な進行とともに、日本でも10数年前にはこの文化が衰退・消失しかけていました。私が行った仕事は伝統的な製作方法を受け継ぎながら、完全に乾燥しても輝きを失わない製作方法を開発して、それを文字＆映像の両媒体で表現して後世に伝えることでした。この仕事が私の予想を越えた大きな反響を呼び、日本の子どもたちや教師たちにも広く受け入れられる結果になったこと、また私のサイトhttp://www.kyokyo-u.ac.jp/youkyou/4/english4.htmが海外の方にまで知られ、使用する土の選択や新しい技術の考案によって大人にとってのアートにまで発展させられてきていることに驚いています。日本の文化は着物や寿司などとともに海外でも知られてきているものがたくさんありますが、日本の子どもの遊びの文化はあまり知られていないと思います。Mr. William Gibsonの紹介に感謝します。Mr. Bruce Gardner氏の作品は私の制作物を越えた美しさを表しており、深い感動を覚えます。 \nTranslation: \nUsing soil from the grounds of preschool and elementary schools that lie beneath the feet of Japanese children to make shining orbs of mud is an old pastime of the Japanese youth. However about 10 to 20 years ago\, with the growing progress of commercialized toys\, our mud ball hobby was on the verge of extinction. Through inheriting the original and traditional methods of producing dorodango\, I have developed one that lets the products keep their shine even when completely dry. In addition\, I was able to pass them on to future generations through both written and visible mediums. To have dorodango known worldwide\, as well as being accepted by Japanese children and teachers as a sensation has exceeded my expectations. I am surprised that even my website: http://www.kyokyo-u.ac.jp/youkyou/4/english4.htm has been known to people overseas and the creation of dorodango – from soil selection to the advanced technology has been developed to create an art not only for children\, but for adults as well. Japanese culture outside of Japan consist of many things\, such as kimono and sushi\, but I believe the culture of children’s pastimes is not well known. I am thankful to Mr. William Gibson for his introduction to dorodango. Mr. Bruce Gardner’s work goes beyond my own and represents a certain beauty that leaves a lasting impression. \n– Professor Fumio Kayo\, Kyoto University of Education \n光る泥だんご (Hikaru Dorodango) led by Naoto Kanesaka
URL:https://resobox.com/event/the-art-of-hikaru-dorodango/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160618
DTSTAMP:20260720T225934Z
CREATED:20160617T064313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T225934Z
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SUMMARY:Vortex
DESCRIPTION:My works are based on the natural features\, history and culture of Japan in line with the influences other cultures bring from all over the world. The aim of my work is to foster a greater understanding of the cultural connections Japan has with outside nations. In order to do so\, I will start by explaining each concept with religion\, which is always placed with high importance in the center of many cultures. \nJapanese religious beliefs are known to be complicated since the Japanese people accept and practice the diverse doctrines present within Shintoism\, Buddhism\, Christianity and a variety of other religions. Although I paint themes mainly from Buddism or Zen religion\, as they are important aspects of Japanese culture and tradition which are rooted in my mind and body\, I grew up in a Catholic family in Japan\, and my work is mixed with various ideas. In fact\, the current religious state in Japan is represented with several kinds of religions co-existing together without conflict. \nI would like to point out one unique Buddhist concept in my work named “Shogyo-mujo“\, which teaches that all things are in flux\, nothing is permanent and all worldly things are transitory\, which you can see from the skull and wave in my painting. The skull represents the fascination with life and death while the wave represents reincarnation. \nThe concept of “Shogyo-mujo” exists generally in different cultures and in different shapes. As one death becomes the beginning of another life\, there is an equilibrium regarding the circle of life. In addition\, the aspects that make up the universe such as the flow of sea\, the race of the sun\, and the wax and wane of the moon are also repeated infinitely\, generating various changes within the atmosphere. \nIn this exhibition\, titled “Vortex\,” I have made a piece representing the process of creation and reincarnation through waves and spirals that swallow all kinds of existence. The result of this mixture demonstrates a new kind of creation\, as reincarnation becomes a new way of improvement by incorporating every existence. \nThis exhibition embodies the Japanese unique views on life and death which I have obtained through my Japanese background. It is also an idea I believe can be applied to and inspire those outside of Japan.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/vortex/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160509
DTSTAMP:20260720T225919Z
CREATED:20160508T063545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T225919Z
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SUMMARY:Light Breeze
DESCRIPTION:Flowers for Fortitude: A Painting Collection by ChiFung Wong\nInspired by Isson Tanaka\, a famous Japanese painter of the Showa era\, ChiFung Wong creates beautifully illustrated floral artworks drawn from the atmospheres of Macau\, Japan and New York\, three cities he holds dear to his heart. Born in Macau\, China and educated in Japan\, ChiFung Wong earned his Ph.D in Fine Art at the Kyushu Sangyo University in Fukuoka. After receiving his certificate at the National Academy School of Fine Art in 2013 and becoming a research assistant and lecturer at his alma mater\, ChiFung set out to explore and spread his art to the rest of the world. As a result\, he has gained recognition and exhibited his artworks in the United States\, Japan\, Britain and Australia. \nAfter exploring the distinct cultures of Macau\, Japan and New York\, ChiFung decided to incorporate the three cities into his paintings. His sensitivity to air\, color\, and scent were derived from his hometown and origins of Macau. He was inspired by Isson Tanaka during his college days in Japan\, and whose artwork impressed him to no extent with its unique style in color and lighting that gradually led him to pursue the Japanese painting technique. New York City became an invigorating place for him to produce art as he gains new passions and visual sensations with each passing day in the city. \nFlourishing in the world of art\, ChiFung decided to present flowers as a motif to this exhibition. He finds himself in the frail life of flowers when expressing his dreams and the flowers he draws depict his inner strength and vital energy on canvas. \nNow\, ChiFung strives to incorporate a new global sense and viewpoint in his artworks to create a style that combines Chinese\, Japanese and Western painting elements. By using iridescent colors\, elements of light\, touch and a scents of seasons\, ChiFung makes his flowers bloom and brings his artworks to life.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/light-breeze/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Origami in action: A New Approach to Applied Origami
DESCRIPTION:Best known for making Pop – Up comic books\, Sam Ita was asked by emerging Italian publisher\, Nui Nui\, to create a series of origami books\, beginning with paper planes.\nAfter much initial struggle\, he was able to come up with unique\, yet easy to fold designs. His method relies on clear\, intuitive diagrams\, and colorful\, printed crease patterns. Tuttle Publishing acquired US rights to the book\, and released it in the beginning of 2016 as “Next Generation Paper Airplanes Kit.” \nContinuing the series\, he collaborated with 2 other young\, innovative origamists; Jewelry and Fashion designer Adrienne Sack; and Dragon Aficionado and Champion Pumpkin Carver\, Paul Frasco. Their subsequent titles are “Fashionable Paper Hats”\, and “Flying Dragons fire–breathing paper aircraft\,” respectively. These books will hopefully be available in the US\, as well. \n \nAbout Origami\nOrigami (折り紙)\, coming from ori meaning “folding” and kami meaning “paper\,” is the art of paper folding\, which is often associated with Japanese culture. In modern usage\, the word “origami” is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices\, regardless of their culture of origin. The goal is to transform a flat sheet square of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. \nThe small number of basic origami folds can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. The best-known origami model is the Japanese paper crane. In general\, these designs begin with a square sheet of paper whose sides may be of different colors\, prints\, or patterns. Traditional Japanese origami\, which has been practiced since the Edo period (1603–1867)\, has often been less strict about these conventions\, sometimes cutting the paper or using non-square shapes to start with. The principles of origami are also used in stents\, packaging and other engineering applications. Modern origami combines these Japanese techniques with aspects of other folding traditions\, and materials. Today\, origami is truly a global phenomenon.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/origami-in-action/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151211
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SUMMARY:World Amigurumi Exhibition vol.2: Crocheted Culture Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:What started as a unique Japanese crochet art only a few decades ago\, amigurumi is now spreading like wild fire across the globe. As a Japanese cultural center in New York City\, an extremely vibrant and diverse location\, RESOBOX is looking to uncover and explore the core of what makes amigurumi so adored by everyone. \nIn order to examine how the amigurumi culture is developing in each area of the world\, we’ve asked artists from 46 countries to submit at least one amigurumi representing something special about their country! Our goal is to show each country’s unique features while connecting them through the common medium of amigurumi! Artists have submitted amigurumi made with their country’s colors\, a special type of yarn or other materials (beads\, embellishments\, fabric\, etc.) well known in your country\, amigurumi wearing cultural clothes\, and many other original ideas! \nLearn about different cultures around the world through crocheting and amigurumi at our second World Amigurumi Exhibition! \nMookie is back with a new adventure to find friends all over the world!\n\nIn The Press\n\nExperience A Tight-Knit World of Amigurumi at ResoBox in LIC by Joe DiStefano on About Travel\nWorld Amigurumi Exhibition 2: Crocheted Culture Celebration! Blog by Petits Pixels (French version)\nAll Around the World by Inside Crochet Magazine\n\nThank you for joining us at Vogue Knitting Live!\nVogue Knitting Live NY: Jan 15-17\, 2016\nThis year\, RESOBOX had its own booth at Vogue Knitting Live 2016 with some special pieces from this year’s World Amigurumi Exhibit. We also arranged the annual VK Live scavenger hunt\, held our own amigurumi-making workshops\, and hosted a special lecture about amigurumi and the reason behind our exhibit! I hope you guys had as much fun as we had! \nWhat are Amigurumi?\nCourtesy of Jennifer Ramirez.\nAmigurumi (lit. crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami\, meaning crocheted or knitted\, and nuigurumi\, meaning stuffed doll. Amigurumi are typically animals\, but can include artistic renderings or inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features\, as is typical in Japanese culture. (Wikipedia) \nAmigurumi stems from animism\, a philosophy in the foundations of many Japanese traditions and customs. Animism is the belief that gods belong to everything: water\, food\, nature\, buildings and houses\, even technology. In Japanese\, this is called Yaoyorozu no Kami. In fact\, Japanese people often put eyes\, arms\, and legs onto non-human objects and give them imaginary lives in order to feel closer to these objects and show them respect as co-existing partners in this world. \nAs a Japanese cultural center located in Queens\, NY\, one of the most diverse cultural areas in the world\, Resobox Gallery wants to explore how the ideas of animism and amigurumi are perceived in other places internationally. \nGo on a video tour of last year’s World Amigurumi Exhibition!\n\nContributors\nHelen E. Moss (Mookie’s Mother)\nLittle Yarn Friends (Website | Facebook)\nAmigurumiPatterns.net (Website | Facebook)\nThe Sun and the Turtle (Website | Facebook)\nTomoko Takamori (Website) \nWhere in the World Are Our Amigurumi Artists?\n \n\n\n\nCountry\nArtists\n\n\n\nArgentina\nMongoreto\n\n\n\nAustralia\nSquishy Critter | Lilliputi Crochet & Design\n\n\n\nAustria\nHerzstueck\n\n\n\nBelgium\nThe Cute Shoppe | Marie Lize\n\n\n\nBolivia\nMade with love knitting and crocheting\n\n\n\nBrazil\nMucau Amigurumi\n\n\n\nBulgaria\nPingo – The Pink Penguin | Lizi’s Handmade Factory\n\n\n\nCanada\nAmi Ami Love | Cutie Pie Amigurumi | Momomints\n\n\n\nChile\nSeres del Sur\n\n\n\nColombia\nThe Sun and the Turtle\n\n\n\nCosta Rica\nLoupito Lupon\n\n\n\nCroatia\nPletionica\n\n\n\nCyprus\naurelia’s little room\n\n\n\nDenmark\ntopiscrochet\n\n\n\nEcuador\nDom’s Cute Crochet\n\n\n\nFrance\nPetits Pixels\n\n\n\nGermany\nBennelle\n\n\n\nGreece\nThe Wandering Deer | Amilovesgurumi\n\n\n\nHong Kong\nKATZ’s Amigurumi\n\n\n\nHungary\nmanuska\n\n\n\nIndia\nbythecrochetbug\n\n\n\nIndonesia\npime! | SorbetBox | Kenjiku – let the crochet talk | ulir | BBiribiri\n\n\n\nIreland\nPeeko Crafts | OlkaHandMade\n\n\n\nIsrael\nShivani toys\n\n\n\nItaly\nGIOVANNA CARGNELLI CREAZIONI | Mary’s Amiland | My freaky zoo\n\n\n\nJapan\nBonami | Lumièna | lemo | Kiyoka@Taremimi | Hiruneko-tei | U*Cafeee | rota | Popopo-hompo | haru*maki | Hiro-DesignWorks | Makoto kitazawa | happysmile | Koji Takamiya | chobiscuit | Tomoko Takamori\n\n\n\nLatvia\nAgneta Auzeniece | Weiwaland | 2mice\n\n\n\nMacedonia\nVictoria’s Heart\n\n\n\nMexico\nTejiendo.me\n\n\n\nMoldova\nMade with love by Ossea\n\n\n\nMonaco\nSo Wool So Cool\n\n\n\nNew Zealand\nTiki Crochet | Crafterzan\n\n\n\nPoland\nCrochetkowo | Cute and Kaboodle\n\n\n\nPortugal\nBuddyRumi\n\n\n\nRussia\nAnastasiya Matyakh\n\n\n\nSerbia\nVeki Crochet Land\n\n\n\nSingapore\nSnacksies Handicraft Corner  | Kawaii Cuteness | Yunie’s | KROKROLAMB | Little Yarn Friends | CrochetWawa\n\n\n\nSpain\nCon fieltros y lanas | Cranberries Knot | MENCANTOO | ElRinconDePatri | Clanyskull. | Noloencontraras | Tremendu | SILAYAYA | Belio | Bajo una seta\n\n\n\nSri Lanka\nGift Shop 2000\n\n\n\nSweden\nMartinsdottern | TanjaCraft | E M Kristin\n\n\n\nSwitzerland\nperlinavichinga amigurumi\n\n\n\nThailand\nEarnCrochet | Atelier De Nana | Amigurumibyme | AschTinyStudio\n\n\n\nThe Netherlands\nCrochet Happy Plushie | Love Colours And Crochet\n\n\n\nTurkey\nHappielephant | bebemoss | Kamuka\n\n\n\nUnited Kingdom\nCoolSource | Artbyekaty | Lenny Adziman | artbysusieh\n\n\n\nUkraine\nMy Sweet Teddy | EMERENstore\n\n\n\nUnited States\nZayaLosya | Pocket Sushi | Crochet Creations by Sara | Grampas Workshop | Occasions by sonjabegonia | Elizabeth Kenney | jennybeartm | Fairyland Amigurumi | Bluephone Studios | Elizabeth Caruso | jnarts | edafedd | Renee Eng | monsterumi | Geeky Caticorn | Kadeations | Cro-Zoo | Tea\, Love\, Crochet | SoYarntastic | Heebobo\n\n\n\nVenezuela\nGM+Design\n\n\n\nVietnam\nimagadaisuki
URL:https://resobox.com/event/amigurumi-world-15/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Japanese Ritual Industry: Silk\, Rice & Tea
DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCEMENT: Ritual Industry: From a Different Angle Lecture on November 29th at 7pm. \n\n\nExhibit Description\nRESOBOX Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of hand-painted nineteenth century Japanese photographs from The Burns Collection & Archive. \nThe ritual production of silk\, rice and tea was integral to Japan’s Meiji Era economy. These photographs depict the manufacture\, creation and utilization of these cultural and agricultural commodities. The images in this exhibition showcase the best of Japanese photographs that were created to introduce the basic industries of Japan to the West. The photographs were exported to international fairs and expositions\, and it was through these photographs that the world was exposed to Japan. The Meiji Era production and process of silk\, rice and tea are illustriously illustrated in these beautifully hand-painted nineteenth century photographs. \n\nThe Burns Collection\nThe Burns Collection was established in 1975 by Stanley B. Burns\, MD\, FACS\, a New York City ophthalmologist and photo-historian. The Collection focuses on unique images not available elsewhere\, and has been generally recognized as the most important private comprehensive collection of early photography. The Burns Archive\, with over a million historic photographs\, is best known for images of the darker side of life – death\, disease\, crime\, racism\, revolution and war – however\, a large part of the collection depicts aspects of social and cultural life. \nA favorite and compelling part of the Collection are nineteenth-century Japanese hand-painted photographs. Working together\, Dr. Burns and his daughter Elizabeth\, wrote Geisha: A Photographic History 1872-1912. It explores the life and culture of Geisha during the Meiji Era with a comprehensive history of photography in Japan. They have also produced several exhibitions. They have been especially pleased to present at the Resobox Gallery in 2012 Geisha: The Golden Years 1870-1890\, in 2013 Working Life in Meiji Japan and in 2014 Japan – An Island Nation: 1870-1890. \nBurns Archive: http://www.burnsarchive.com/
URL:https://resobox.com/event/japanese-ritual-industry-silk-rice-tea/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:FIRING EARTH
DESCRIPTION:Clay was the first material used for shaping an object of art\, and fire made it solid. Sculptors get great pleasure from clay modeling. It evokes an excitement of the initial concept. Also it animates the reproductive faculties of the soul\, which come from spontaneous working process. \nYasumitsu Morito is a Japanese-born sculptor\, specializing in ceramics. He believes his role and responsibility\, as a sculptor presenting a work is to consider both the practical and aesthetic experience of the viewer. Practically\, he wants his sculpture to work as a vehicle of communication\, exhibiting a celebration of both craftsmanship and humanity. For him\, art can become a bridge between diverse communities and cultures\, and a connector of craftsmanship to the past and the future. \nIn his previous public sculpture\, “Spirit\,” which was installed at Riverside Park South in Manhattan in 2013\, the ceramic vessel acted both literally and metaphorically for the sculptural work\, allowing it to stay physically upright while pointing to a tradition of ceramics. The vessel introduced his pottery background in Mashiko\, Japan. It represented a continuing innovative tradition passed from one generation to another. The vessel also acted as the symbiosis for holding together the remnants of many civilizations. \nOn the other hand\, sculpting figures from life has made him think about the relationship between solid form and empty space.  For example\, the solid mass of a seated figure and then the empty space between the legs\, arms and thighs\, or arm resting on waist\, etc.\,  Natural forms always constitute integrated volumes\, while geometric forms offer sharp corners\, straight lines or flat planes.  Also from the point of view of his cultural background\, emptiness is an interesting theme in terms of the composition and in the context of Zen.  From his experience of public sculptures\, the balance between volume and void enhances the sculpture itself as well as the surrounding space.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/firing-earth/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:I'm Yellow Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:* This exhibit has been extended until October 10th!\n* I’m Yellow Closing Party and NY WOTAKU WORLD WAVE on October 9th! Learn more → \n\n\nExhibit Description\nRESOBOX Gallery will turn completely yellow during this exhibition! Peelander-Yellow will paint murals featuring the color yellow on RESOBOX’s walls and even the tables and chairs! And\, during the opening reception\, the artist will do a live painting of an original piece! There will be small canvases\, drum heads\, yellow patches\, and t-shirts with original works on sale during this exhibit. \n“I’m Yellow”\nI was born “Yellow”.\nI grew up for Yellow”.\nI enjoy “Yellow”.\nI learn “Yellow”.\nI smile “Yellow”.\nI love “Yellow”.\nI hate “Yellow”.\nI paint “Yellow”.\nI will die “Yellow”.\nso\,\n“I’m Yellow”
URL:https://resobox.com/event/im-yellow-exhibition/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150811
DTSTAMP:20260720T225741Z
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SUMMARY:CRYONICS (Or Daydream of It)
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Description \n** The gallery will be open all night (August 15-16th) until the ice completely melts! \nFor one night only\, RESOBOX will host an ice sculpture exhibit designed by Okamoto Studio\, a unique studio whose only medium is ice. A reception with Japanese sake and music will be held on August 15th\, 8-10PM\, but visitors can come to our gallery all night long to view the sculpture as it melts and turns into something even more unique and beautiful. \nKeep in ice to overcome the Sun.\nFreeze in ice to slow the Time.\nLocked in ice\, and the negative becomes solid.\nAnd the solid\, now going back to liquid\, is nothing but a sunmer’s daydream. \n\nWhy Ice? from Okamoto Studio Ice Sculptures on Vimeo.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/cryonics-or-daydream-of-it/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150723
DTSTAMP:20260720T225727Z
CREATED:20150722T220649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T225727Z
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SUMMARY:Gold Box Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:* Now until August 16th! \n  \n\nThe gold box is storage for your impressions.\nThere are many gold boxes in your heart.\nCold boxes\, bright boxes.\nWhat kind of view is spreading in your gold box? \nAbout the Artist\nBorn and raised in Japan’s ancient capital city of Kyoto\, Mayuko’s work is based on traditional training and on her observation of the spectacle of Japanese life. Between 2006-2009\, she completed a widely renowned 46-painting ceiling project at the 500-year old Buddhist Temple\, The Kannonji in Osaki\, Tokyo. \nMayuko also received recognition for special awards in several competitions in Tokyo. \nOne of them was first prize among 10\,000 participants in a Japanese calligraphy competition. \nIn 2011\, Mayuko had an exhibition\, Harugesyo at The Nippon Club in Manhattan\, sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in New York.\nMayuko’s latest challenge comes in using silk kimono for her work. The inspiration for this came when she found almost a thousand beautiful antique kimono in her grandparents’ old warehouse. Unfortunately\, most of them were already too damaged to wear\, but they were also too beautiful to become trash. Mayuko decided that she should create a new life for them\, and in this exhibition\, they do come to life. \nThis show is Mayuko’s gift to the world\, inspired by the world she sees around her in New York. \nWEBSITE | FACEBOOK
URL:https://resobox.com/event/gold-box-exhibition/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150423
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SUMMARY:10×10’s Shashin Zine Fest NYC
DESCRIPTION:Organized by 10×10 Photobooks in association with Shashin: Photography from Japan\, 10×10’s Shashin Zine Fest is an outgrowth of 10×10 Photobooks’ ongoing commitment to projects that bring together diverse photobook communities. The zine fest is a dynamic and entertaining reading room that will pop-up for one week at the RESOBOX Gallery in Long Island City\, inviting New York visitors to experience the real flavor of what is currently happening in Japan. It’s a great opportunity to introduce to U.S. shores a multitude of new zines and their creators\, many of which have never before been seen outside of Japan. With its relaxed environment\, readers are encouraged to peruse the zines at their leisure\, and should they fall in love with one\, all zines will be available for purchase\, with average prices ranging from $5 to $20\, permitting everyone the chance to take home a unique piece of hip and happening art from Japan. \nIN THE PRESS 10×10’s Shashin Zine Fest NYC Press → \nTenryugawa by Hisato Kobayashi\nA selection of zines by young Japanese photo-zine makers.\nAbout the Collaborators\n10×10 PHOTOBOOKS is a multi-platform ongoing series of photobook events organized by Matthew Carson\, Russet Lederman and Olga Yatskevich. It is co-sponsored by the International Center of Photography Library and Photobook Facebook Group. Visit the 10×10 Photobooks website → \nSHASHIN: PHOTOGRAPHY FROM JAPAN is a multi-institution program aimed to raise awareness of photography from Japan in New York and foster an exchange and stimulate discussion in multiple segments: Academics\, students\, art collectors\, researchers\, artists\, photographers\, Japanophiles\, and the general public of New York City. With a few exceptions\, all events and programming are free to attend and open to the public. The festival is organized by the Council for Photography from Japan (CPJ)\, International Center of Photography (ICP)\, and the New York Public Library (NYPL). Visit the Shashin: Photography from Japan Website →
URL:https://resobox.com/event/10x10s-shashin-zine-fest-nyc/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141223
DTSTAMP:20260720T225548Z
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SUMMARY:World Amigurumi Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this two and a half month long exhibition\, Resobox Gallery will be turned into an “amigurumi room”\, filled to the brim with cute crocheted and knitted creatures! \n\n\nBeginning December 12\, 2014\, Resobox Gallery will be exhibiting 4\,000 amigurumi contributed by over 140 artists from 32 different countries. Resobox Gallery wants to turn the space into an “amigurumi room”\, filled to the brim with cuddly and cute handmade creatures. This is a unique exhibition in that it’s not highlighting an individual artist\, but a concept. The concept\, amigurumi\, is a culture that began in Japan\, but is now cherished by crocheters and knitters all over the world. Resobox Gallery was so inspired by the amount of amigurumi artists out there that they decided to embark on a journey to create an exhibition showcasing the united\, global love of this cute craft. \nPLUS\, all of these wonderful handmade amigurumi will be for sale! Great for Christmas\, New Year’s\, and Valentine’s Day gifts for all ages. \n\nIn The Press \n\nHappening Now: The World Amigurumi Exhibition at RESOBOX in New York on the Lion Brand Yarn Blog\nThousands of Knitted and Crocheted ‘Amigurumi’ Fill LIC Gallery on DNAinfo\nHandmade Toys Go On Display at Japanese Cultural Center on NY1 (Video)\n“RESOBOX World Amigurumi Exhibition” in Issue 11 of Happily Hooked Magazine (Download PDF)\nChannel your inner toy-enthusiast in LIC on Queens Chronicle\nIt’s an Amigurumi Fest! in Issue 12.3 of Crochet World’s Newsletter\n世界中の人と人をつなぐ展示　「World Amigurumi Exhibition」 on Daily Sun New York (Japanese)\nNYのギャラリーで「世界あみぐるみ展」（World Amigurumi Exhibition）開催中 on ニューヨークの遊び方 (Japanese)\nChoicest Amigurumi in Issue 27 of Simply Crochet Magazine\n\nRESOBOX in Mexico: Cool Japan World Trial in Mexico\nRESOBOX was selected as one of 7 companies in “Cool Japan World Trial in Mexico” hosted by Ministry of Economy\, Trade and Industry of Japan! We had a booth on 1/31 and 2/1 at Plaza Carso in Mexico City. On display at our booth were calligraphy pieces by Shoko Kazama\, kimono art by MAYUKO Okada\, komodaru (sake barrels) by Kishimoto Kichiji Shoten and some amigurumi from the World Amigurumi Exhibit! \n\n\nWatch our promotional video: Mookie’s Adventure!\n \n\nGo on a video tour of the World Amigurumi Exhibition!\n \n\nWhat Are Amigurumi?\nCourtesy Rachel Hoe from Little Yarn Friends\nAmigurumi (lit. crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami\, meaning crocheted or knitted\, and nuigurumi\, meaning stuffed doll. Amigurumi are typically animals\, but can include artistic renderings or inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features\, as is typical in Japanese culture. (Wikipedia) \nAmigurumi stems from animism\, a philosophy in the foundations of many Japanese traditions and customs. Animism is the belief that gods belong to everything: water\, food\, nature\, buildings and houses\, even technology. In Japanese\, this is called “Yaoyorozu no Kami”. In fact\, Japanese people often put eyes\, arms\, and legs onto non-human objects and give them imaginary lives in order to feel closer to these objects and show them respect as co-existing partners in this world. \nAs a Japanese cultural center located in Queens\, NY\, one of the most diverse cultural areas in the world\, Resobox Gallery wants to explore how the ideas of animism and amigurumi are perceived in other places internationally. \n\nJoin us at Vogue Knitting Live NYC in January!\nRESOBOX will collaborate with Vogue Knitting Live and have a small pop-up World Amigurumi Exhibition booth at the show. Also\, on January 18\, 2015 from 11:15 am – 12:00 pm\, Takashi Ikezawa\, creator and owner of RESOBOX will provide a lecture about the company\, including why and how the cultural center began its “World Amigurumi Exhibition” and Helen E. Moss\, an advisor at RESOBOX and a crochet instructor in Queeens and Manhattan\, will talk about amigurumi and show off some of the more intricately designed amigurumi from the “World Amigurumi Exhibition”. \nVogue Knitting Live NYC will take place at the New York Marriott Marquis\, January 16-18\, 2015. For more information please visit their official website. \n \n\n\nPartners\n\nHelen E. Moss (Mookie’s Mother)\nLittle Yarn Friends (Website | Facebook)\n日本あみぐるみ協会 Japan Amigurumi Association (Website – Japanese | Facebook)\nAmigurumiPatterns.net (Website | Facebook)\nCROCHET GEEK (Youtube| Facebook)\n\n  \nWhere in the World Are Our Amigurumi Artists?\n \n  \nUnited States\nAdriana Fralick | Aeron Aanstoos | AkaiitoRisu | Alexandria Gold | Alyssa Schultz | Anna AuntieSocial with Auntie Social Designs | Anna Sparkman | Bluebird Loft | Blue Butterfly Company | Crafty Kitty Crochet | Dawn Vogel | Dr. Frank | The Elliott’s Closet | Emyli Clark | Erica Kimberly | Fairyland Amigurumi | Grampa’s Workshop | Heebobo by Sandy Yeung | HiddenAlly | Isa Amigurumi | JENNYBEARTM | JNArts | Kate Wood – Small and Great Crochet | Kathryn Perdue | Kelsey Liggett | Laura Armbrecht | Lauren Schoener | Lazymuse Productions | Leah Namour | Lilacs Lovables | Lory Gil | Marcy Bridges – Moon’s Creations | Marie Fontanilla | Melissa Hershman |  MindlessDelights | MochiQtie | Nadia’s Place | Natalia Pleshkova | Nightside INK | NORA CONNOLLY | A Peacock Picnic | Pigswife | Pocket Sushi by J Tea | Sabreena Conyers | Sarah Cole | Sherily Toledo | Sonja Nelson | Stephanie Hawkins of Nurdi Babi Crochet | Tisha Samone Arther | Vanessa Chan | Wing Lee Chiang \n  \nJapan\nAmigurumi no antoco | Amigurumi no Yossando | Fil de laine* | Hama-chan | haru*maki | happysmile | Hiro-DesignWorks | Hiruneko-tei | K&K Crafts and Designs  | Kerorin| Kiyoka@Taremimi | lemo | Lumiena | nagomi | Nozomi Uematsu | piggiesagogo | Popopo-hompo | Rahyu | rota | Utata \n  \n  \nSpain\nActante Dorado | BettiCrafts by Bettina | Bigunki | Clanyskull \nCranberries Knot | ElRincondePatri | I am a Mess by Aurea \nmencantoo | Retales&Agujas | SILAYAYA | Tremendu \n  \nUnited Kingdom\nBlossom Bazaar | BOOTNECK BABIES \nDawn Finney | Ikkle Dragon Crafts \nIrene Strange | Studio Ami |Zoe Mizzi \n  \nSingapore\nkllylmrck | krokrolamb| Little Yarn Friends \nSnacksies | Stuff Susie Made | Yunie’s \n  \n  \nGreece\nJenny Efstathiou | Karin Godinez \nKATS Handmade Items | Marilena Efstratiades (mademeathens) \nThe Wandering Deer \n  \nIndonesia\nAnna Nurwidayanti | Bbiribiri | Desa Boneka \nKeli Shop Craft | Yuni Bening \n  \n  \nMexico\nFayette Dream | Fire dragon \nMarroCraft | Susana Bahena | TARTESAN \n  \n  \nItaly\nBrama Crochet | Crochet on a Tree \nDani and Bel | GIOVANNA CARGNELLI \n  \n  \nFrance\nà voir etc… \nLabry Studio \nPetits Pixels \n  \nThailand\nAsch Tiny Studio \nAtelier De Nana \n  \n  \nGermany\nBennelle \nJanagurumi \n  \n  \nIsrael\nLiatiB \nShivani Toys \n  \n  \nNew Zealand\nCrafterzan \nTiki Crochet \n  \n  \nArgentina\nCarla Ferretti \n  \n  \n  \nArmenia\nAnzhela Martirosyan \n  \n  \n  \nAustralia\nA.G. Creates \n  \n  \n  \nAustria\nlesfrotteurs \n  \n  \n  \nBolivia\nDaniela M. Galbreath \n  \n  \n  \nBulgaria\nCrochet4yoUBG \n  \n  \n  \nCanada\nmóhu \n  \n  \n  \nCroatia\nAmigurumi BB \n  \n  \n  \nEstonia\nHandmade By Marika \n  \n  \n  \nFinland\nLeonor Gonzalez \n  \n  \n  \nHungary\nMANUSKA \n  \n  \n  \nIndia\nDesigns By Mamta \n  \n  \n  \nLatvia\nTjan Toys \n  \n  \n  \nMalaysia\nViviana Handmade \n  \n  \n  \nThe Netherlands\nThe Flying Dutchman Crochet Design \n  \n  \n  \nTaiwan\nApril Nana \n  \n  \n  \nUruguay\nSilvia García \n  \n  \n  \nVietnam\nimagadaisuki \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/world-amigurumi-exhibition/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141028
DTSTAMP:20260720T225520Z
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SUMMARY:Edo Pop: Modern Icons Meets An Ancient Art Form
DESCRIPTION:Modern video game heroes\, lovingly depicted as handmade Japanese prints \nFor hundreds of years\, ukiyo-e (or Japanese woodblock prints) has depicted heroes\, villains\, and monsters in every conceivable genre. These artists strived to create inventive and vibrant scenes of entertainment\, a “floating world”. To this day\, that tradition of depicting a “floating world” continues\, especially in video games. Boss fights. Invulnerable heroes. Holy swords. Even the classic double jump can be traced back to medieval Japanese legends. \nTo celebrate Japan’s contribution to video games\, illustrator Jed Henry has taken his favorite game characters\, and returned them to the ukiyo-e style. Modern costuming has been traded for the medieval\, but the essence of each character remains\, proving that you can’t take the Ukiyo out of these modern pop icons. With the help of Dave Bull\, a craftsman trained in the art of Japanese woodblock printing\, these illustrations are truly able to come to life. After Jed Henry designs each print\, Dave Bull goes through an intricate process of preparing\, carving the key block\, carving the color blocks\, and proof printing. In this manner\, Jed Henry’s designs are truly able to come to life in the ukiyo-e tradition. \n\nAbout Japanese Woodblock Printing\nJapanese woodblock printing or moku hanga (木版画) is a technique very similar to Western woodcut techniques (ie: movable type and the printing press). A key difference\, however\, is in the type of ink used for each technique: in the Western tradition\, oil-based inks are most commonly used\, but in Japanese woodblock printing\, water-based inks are used. This allows for a wide variety of colors\, glazes\, and even transparency. \nWatch David Bull create one of these pieces right before your eyes! 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/edo-pop-modern-icons-meets-an-ancient-art-form/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140928
DTSTAMP:20260720T225447Z
CREATED:20140928T021011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T225447Z
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SUMMARY:Komodaru Furniture: COMON-DARU
DESCRIPTION:About Komodaru \nA komodaru is a wooden barrel designed to transport sake during the Edo period. The daru (wooden barrel part) is wrapped with a straw mat or komo\, and then tied with rope. The komo is often used as a “label” of sorts to distinguish between various brands of sake. While komodaru still store sake\, most are used as a decorative piece in Japanese restaurants and bars to showcase the brands they offer at their establishment. \nKomodaru are also used for celebrations in Japan\, such as for weddings. Kagamibiraki\, is a tradition when the lid of the barrel (called kagami) is opened with the tap of a mallet. After the komodaru is opened\, a toast is made to wish happiness and success for the newlyweds. \nToday Kishimoto Kichiji Shouten continues to manufacture komodaru just as in ancient Japan; each barrel is hand-made to perfection. These komodaru customs and traditions have been passed down from generation to generation for over 400 years. \nCOMON-DARU Concept \nA new concept for furniture was born from a bold mix of traditional values of Japan combining the shape of the komodaru\, printed with various komon (ancient Japanese patterns) representing the four seasons. In Japan\, each season is not only quite distinct weather-wise\, but also contains a lot of underlying symbolism for everyday life. By using red and white komon patterns inspired by the Japanese flag\, Hinomaru\, and by describing the four seasons of Japan\, the COMON-DARU concept was born.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/komodaru-furniture-comon-daru/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140916
DTSTAMP:20260720T225439Z
CREATED:20140916T030014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T225439Z
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SUMMARY:Japan - An Island Nation: 1870-1890
DESCRIPTION:The Resobox Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of Nineteenth-Century hand-colored photographs of the visual island landscape of Meiji Japan from The Burns Archive. \nThe images in this exhibition showcase the best of Japanese photographs that were made to show the perceived exotic nature of Japan to the West. Several of the great early photographers’ studios are represented\, including Kusakabe Kimbei\, Felice Beato\, and Baron von Stillfried. These photographers\, under government supervision\, documented the artisans\, shopkeepers and workers that made up the bulk of the Japanese middle and working class entrepreneurial society. It was critical for Japanese ‘public relations’ of the era to put a face on Japan’s people and products. They were being exported for the first time to international fairs and expositions. It was through these fairs and photographs that the world was introduced to Japan. These photographs were presented in albums\, which tourists brought back to the West.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/japan-an-island-nation-1870-1890/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140816
DTSTAMP:20260720T225423Z
CREATED:20140816T031443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T225423Z
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SUMMARY:enso vol.2 Live Painting & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this exhibit and performance is ‘the four seasons.’ Both artists are from Japan\, whose culture is greatly intertwined with nature and the four seasons. There is a belief in Japanese culture that the four seasons are similar to the stages of life. The performers\, Ryoko Goto and Migiwa Miyajima on piano\, will express this concept through live paintings and improvised music. You will be able to connect the beauty of nature with life through their performance. \nLive Painting: An Interactive Experience\n\nUpon entering\, guests will be asked to write one word which reminds them of one of the four seasons.\nMigiwa Miyajima\, the pianist and composer\, will read all of them and begin improvising on the piano\, simultaneously feeling the musical inspiration emanating from these words.\nRyoko Goto\, the painter\, will begin painting while listening to Migiwa’s improvisation. The audience and their words will help the artists complete their original piece.\nPlease join and take part in this wonderful and spontaneous creation.
URL:https://resobox.com/event/enso-vol-2-live-painting-exhibition/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140614
DTSTAMP:20260720T225345Z
CREATED:20140614T032553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T225345Z
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SUMMARY:Otogizoshi - BOKUSAI -
DESCRIPTION:As the word “Bokusai” (boku is ink and sai is color) tells you\, there are various colors found in the colors of black and white. \nSome go together well but others oppose each other. \nTherefore\, there is a certain charm to expressing these colors\, since it’s both difficult and pleasurable. \nSho (calligraphy) is the result of pursuing the possibilities to express the invisible part through the visible part. \nThe way of life of a calligrapher is to believe this and keep drawing. \nThe theme of this exhibition is Otogizoshi\, stories from Muromachi period (13th century) that have been passed down verbally among children in Japan. \nI created these pieces featuring three stories\, Shuten-doji\, Issun-boshi\, and Urashima Taro from Otogizoshi. \nI hope you feel the possibilities of expression from both the invisible and visible parts. \nI’d like to thank everyone who helped me hold this exhibition in New York. \n \n\nRelated Events\nMicroscopic Journey – Friday\, July 25th 8:00 ~ 10:00pm\nKamishibai for Kids – Sat.\, July 26\, 12:30pm ~2:30pm\nKill la Kill Analysis Lecture – Friday\, August 1st\, 8:00pm – 10:00pm\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://resobox.com/event/otogizoshi-bokusai/
LOCATION:RESOBOX LIC\, 41-26 27th Street\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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