Japanese media has long been celebrated for its uniquely graphic visual language. Think of Takashi Murakami’s colorful “superflat” flowers, or the bright, bold storytelling of manga. Or take the work ...

"Japanese Graphic Design is perhaps the most comprehensive look yet at the design aesthetic that still leads the world with its perfect blend of elegance and simplicity. While focusing on contemporary ...

The typography of Helmut Schmid (1942–2018) is precise and elegant. This is particularly true of his logos for the Japanese pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, but as well of his designs for the ...

Curator Ian Lynam wants to expand the types of people and projects that are recognised when the history of Japanese design is discussed. A new exhibition aims to tell the story of Japanese graphic ...

Yitisiga: Graphic Design in Japan is one of the largest and most systematic exhibitions of Japanese graphic design in China to date, highlighting more than 300 original works across 1,200 square ...

Mieko Anekawa has reinvented herself several times over. Her journey began with her study of graphic arts in Japan. That led to working in the high-pressure graphic arts industry in New York City ...

Faced with allegations of plagiarism, the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the 2020 Olympics has withdrawn its chosen logo for the summer games. The logo, created by Japanese graphic designer Kenjiro ...

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