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Dream dreamy saga continues. Although this definitely would have made a better "intro" image I really like how curious the birds look... as if they were entering a new world for the first time. Here's to new beginnings! :)
The video's are still being worked on! Shiloh's putting together an amazing documentary while Pakdi ... well, he's going on a forced vacation for a little while... but hopefully things will be sorted soon!
In other news, I have a crazy photoshoot coming up with THE AGONIST in a couple days... stay tuned. Short deadline on that one so shots will probably be up within weeks!
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The craftmanship of these hand made birds was absolutely fantastic and it was impressive to see how much detail went into the design. Go check out Jocelyne's website to learn more about these fantastic creatures: http://www.leschasseursdereves.com/fr /
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Troupe Les Chasseurs de rêves/
Jocelyne Meugnier: directrice de la troupe , designer des costumes / La Bergère
Les oiseaux: Marykristñ Simoneau (l'oiseau bleu), Gabrielle Garant (l'oiseau multicolre), Simon Rioux (l'oiseau rouge) /
www.leschasseursdereves.com/fr /
Photographe: Benjamin Wong / Von wong photography/Montreal based photographer
www.facebook.com/vonwongphotography /
Styliste / costumes: Jocelyne Meugnier /
MUA: Les Chasseurs de rêves /
Assistants: Jessica Chiasson , Kaleena Jay, May Lim,Jared Reid,Christine Claire Deita /
Videastes BTS: Pakdi Decnud, Shi Loh /
Photographe BTS: Monique Guilbault /
Behind the Scenes Photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.305134882837009.95338.100000214982840&type=3
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Sunrise at 6:45. Yesterday was still hazy on the horizon.
6時45分の朝焼け。水平線にはまだ昨日が霞んでいた。
(FUJIFILM GFX 50R shot)
Makame. Kujukuri Beach. Sanmu City. Japan. December 2024. … 7 / 7
(Today's photo. It is unpublished.)
真亀。九十九里浜。山武市。日本。2024年12月。 … 7 / 7
(今日の写真。それは未発表です。）
【7 photos title: Reminiscence】
【７枚の写真のタイトル：追憶】
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Number_i … Bye 24/7
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Number_i のアルバムがGJでオジサンのヘビロテ😃
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タイトル
“” A.I. アップルのアイデンティティについて””
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マークザッカーバーグ氏の批判に、アップルは耳を傾けるだろうか。
僕にはそう思えない。アップルヴィジョンプロに夢を見せられた僕には。
メタのマークザッカーバーグ氏は、有名なポッドキャストに出演し、アップルはアイフォン以来革新的な製品を発売せず、売り上げも落ちていると批判したようだ。
アップル発祥のポッドキャストに現れ、アップルを批判すると言うのは軽いジョークに思えるが、真剣に訴えたんだろうと僕は思う。
なぜなら、今の彼はARグラスという武器を手にしているからだ。
おそらく、さまざまな関係機関や優秀なスタッフが彼を支え、それなりの目標を達成したんだろうが、パワーブック５４０cから使い続けてきた僕のような古いアップルファンからしてみれば、まだ物作りのアイデンティを彼からはまったく感じない。
これは他の、現在世界を制覇しているIT企業らも含む。
メタ、アマゾン、テスラ。マイクロソフト。グーグル。
社名が並ぶだけで、このテキストを読まれている方は名前と顔をすでに浮かべているはずだ。
僕は以前、スティーブ・ジョブズはアーティストではないと書いた。
彼は、現世界に散らばったイメージを紡ぎ合わせ、それを膨らます。そして未来へリンクさせる。それが得意だっただけだ。
実際に創作していたのはジョナサンアイブだ。少数ながらも僕のような意見を持っている方もいるだろう。
しかし、先述したIT関連の面々が、トランプ氏に再び権力が戻るとなった途端に会社の方針を覆す様子を見ていると、僕は一言、どうしても意見したいのだ。
彼らが作ったARグラスや車などには、肝心な観念が欠けている。思想という重い言葉や、軽めのアイデンティティと言い換えてもいい。
確かに、ティムクック氏やアップルの現在のスタッフらは、発売前の商品に関して口を滑らせることが多くなった。
僕は、以前から書いているように音楽が大好きだ。
外界を断ち、アーティストらがスタジオにこもって、怒りや憎しみ、喜びや悲しみを一心不乱になって一音に吹き込む。何かを託すと言ってもいい。
そして、完成したアルバムを発表し、どんな思いを込めて制作したのかを語る。（僕が好きなプリンスはほとんど語らなかったので、完成された作品を理解する必要があった）
アルバムが完成し、発表するまで、彼らはひとことも語らない。
僕の胸を震わせたのは、そんなアーティストらだった。
僕の中に淡く灯っているアップルの革新性は、いまでも消えていない。
それは昨年、大失敗だと批判されたアップルヴィジョンプロでさえも消すことはできない。むしろ、アイフォン以上の強烈な光を放っている。
ただの斬新な電化製品ではなく、細かな電気部品の向こうに観念や思想を感じるからだ。
残念ながら、メタのARグラスやテスラの車に、僕がその観念や思想を感じることは今後もないだろう。
長々と書いてきたが、結論は以下の記事だ。
1.5億円超をAppleのティム・クックCEOがトランプの大統領就任式に寄付
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一読すると、ティムクック氏も他のIT会社同様、魂を売ったのかと思われるがそうではない。
ティムクック氏は個人的にトランプ氏へ献金をするが、アップル社だけは他社と同じようには献金していない。
アップルは、トランプ氏になびかなかったのだ。
アップル社の観念や思想とは、具体的に何かと訊かれたら、僕はこう答える。
アップルとは、自分自身を信じる人間が集まっているグループだ。
たぶん、天国のスティーブ・ジョブズは、僕がクソ真面目に書いたテキストを、鼻で笑っていることだろう。
トランプ氏に媚びない会社。
それがAppleさ。:)
１月１５日
嬉しい記事を読んだ後で。
Mitsushiro Nakagawa.
追記。
修正しました。
修正前 アップルのポッドキャストに現れ、
修正後 アップル発祥のポッドキャストに現れ、
Title:
“A.I. - About Apple’s Identity”
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Will Apple listen to Mark Zuckerberg’s criticism?
I don’t think so—especially not for someone like me who was captivated by the dream of Apple Vision Pro.
Mark Zuckerberg of Meta appeared on a popular podcast and criticized Apple, claiming they haven’t released an innovative product since the iPhone and that their sales have been declining.
While criticizing Apple on a podcast originating from Apple itself may sound like a light joke, I think he was quite serious about it. After all, he now wields the weapon of AR glasses.
Supported by various institutions and a talented team, he may have achieved some notable goals. Yet, as an old Apple fan who’s been using products since the PowerBook 540c, I can’t feel any sense of craftsmanship identity from him.
This critique extends to other leading tech companies of our time as well: Meta, Amazon, Tesla, Microsoft, and Google.
Simply listing these company names likely brings their logos and the faces of their leaders to mind for those reading this.
I once wrote that Steve Jobs wasn’t an artist.
He was skilled at weaving together scattered images from our current world, expanding them, and linking them to the future. That was his specialty.
The one who actually created was Jonathan Ive. There are probably others like me who share this minority opinion.
However, seeing how the IT leaders mentioned earlier change their company policies at the mere prospect of Trump regaining power, I can’t help but voice my opinion:
The AR glasses, cars, and other products they create lack a crucial concept. Whether you call it a profound ideology or a lighter term like identity, it’s missing.
True, Tim Cook and the current Apple team have become more prone to letting slip details about unreleased products.
As I’ve often written, I love music.
When artists isolate themselves from the world, locking themselves in studios to pour their anger, hatred, joy, and sorrow wholeheartedly into a single note, they entrust something to their work.
Once they finish an album and release it, they share what they felt while creating it. (The artist I admire, Prince, rarely explained his works, so I had to interpret his completed pieces on my own.)
Until the album is complete and released, these artists say nothing.
The ones who move me most are those kinds of artists.
The faint light of Apple’s innovation within me hasn’t been extinguished.
Not even last year’s Apple Vision Pro, criticized as a major failure, could extinguish it. On the contrary, it radiates an even stronger light than the iPhone.
This isn’t just a novel electronic device—it conveys a sense of ideology or thought beyond its intricate electronic components.
Unfortunately, I doubt I’ll ever feel that same sense of ideology or thought from Meta’s AR glasses or Tesla’s cars.
I’ve written at length, but here’s my conclusion:
“Apple CEO Tim Cook Donates Over $1.5 Million to Trump’s Inauguration”
gigazine.net/news/20250104-apple-ceo-tim-cook-donates-1-m...
At first glance, it might seem like Tim Cook, like other IT companies, has sold his soul. But that’s not the case.
While Tim Cook personally donates to Trump, Apple as a company has refrained from doing the same as other companies.
Apple didn’t bow to Trump.
If someone were to ask me what Apple’s ideology or thought is, I would answer:
Apple is a group of people who believe in themselves.
Steve Jobs is probably laughing at this overly serious piece I’ve written from somewhere up in heaven.
A company that doesn’t kowtow to Trump—that’s Apple for you. :)
January 15th
After reading a heartwarming article.
Mitsushiro Nakagawa
Addendum:
I have corrected it.
Before the correction, it appeared on Apple Podcasts,
After the correction, it appeared on podcasts originating from Apple,
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Photo Music and iTunes Playlist Link::
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消えた境界線から生まれたもの ～ 去ってゆく川村記念美術館を振り返って ～
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What Emerged from the Vanishing Boundaries~ Reflecting on the Departing Kawamura Memorial Museum ~
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Important Notices.
I have relaxed the following conditions.
I will distribute my T-shirt to the world for free.
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Exhibition in 2025
Theme
The Nightfly
Images
Donald Fagen … I.G.Y.
youtu.be/Ueivjr3f8xg?si=xmqGPQjyIKoTs4Q5
Live.
youtu.be/Di0_KYtmVKI?si=CLFpU2n0gXahqLPB
Mitsushiro - Nakagawa
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Design Festa
Location
Tokyo Big Sight
Date
Autumn 2025.
exhibition.mitsushiro.nakagawa@gmail.com
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Notice regarding "Lot No.402_”.
From now on I will host "Lot No.402_".
The work of Leonardo da Vinci who was sleeping.
That is the number when it was put up for auction.
No sign was written on the work.
So this work couldn't conclude that it was his work.
However # as a result of various appraisals # it was exposed to the sun.
A work that no one notices. A work that speaks quietly without a title.
I will continue to strive to provide it to many people in various ways.
October 24 2020 by Mitsushiro - Nakagawa.
Mitsushiro Nakagawa belong to Lot No. 402 _.Copyright©︎2025 Lot No.402_ All rights reserved.
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Profile.
In November 2014 # we caught the attention of the party selected to undertake the publicity for a mobile phone that changed the face of the world with just a single model # and will conclude a confidentiality agreement with them.
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Interviews and novels.
About my book.
I published a book a long time ago.
At that time # I uploaded my interview as a PDF on the internet.
Its Japanese and English.
I will publish it for free.
For details # I explained to the Amazon site.
How to write a novel.
How to take a picture.
A sense of distance to the work.
All of these have something in common.
I wrote down what I felt and left it.
I hope my text will be read by many people.
Thank you.
Mitsushiro.
1 Interview in English
2 novels. unforgettable 'English version.(This book is Dedicated to the future artist.)
3 Interview Japanese version
4 novels. unforgettable ' JPN version.
5 A streamlined trajectory. only Japanese.
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iBooks. Electronic Publishing. It is free now.
0.about the iBooks.
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1.unforgettable '(ENG.ver.)(This book is Dedicated to the future artist.)
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2.unforgettable '(JNP.ver.)(This book is Dedicated to the future artist.)
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3. Streamlined trajectory.(For Japanese only.)
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My Novel : Unforgettable'
(This book is Dedicated to the future artist.)
Synopsis
Kei Kitami, who is aiming for university, meets Kaori Uemura, an event companion who is 6 years older than her, on SNS.
Kaori's dream of coming to Tokyo is to become friends with a famous artist.
For that purpose, the radio station's producer, Ryo Osawa, was needed.
Osawa speaks to Kaori during a live radio broadcast.
"I have a wife and children. But I want to meet you."
Rika Sanjo, who is Kei's classmate and has feelings for him, has been looking into her girlfriend Kaori's movements. . . . .
Mitsushiro Nakagawa
All Translated by Yumi Ikeda .
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U2 - No Line On The Horizon Live in Dublin
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Main story
There are two reasons why a person faces the sea.
One to enjoy a slice of shine in the sea like children bubbling over in the beach.
The other to brush the dust of memory like an old man who misses old days staring at the shine
quietly.
Those lead to only one meaning though they do not seem to overlap. It’s a rebirth.
I face myself to change tomorrow a vague day into something certain.
That is the meaning of a rebirth.
I had a very sweet girlfriend when I was 18.
After she left I knew the meaning of gentleness for the first time and also a true pain of loss. After
she left # how many times did I depend too much on her # doubt her # envy her and keep on telling lies
until I realized it is love?
I wonder whether a nobody like me could have given something to her who was struggling in the
daily life in those days. Giving something is arrogant conceit. It is nothing but self-satisfaction.
I had been thinking about such a thing.
However I guess what she saw in me was because I had nothing. That‘s why she tried to see
something in me. Perhaps she found a slight possibility in me # a guy filled with ambiguous unstable
tomorrow. But I wasted days depending too much on her gentleness.
Now I finally can convey how I felt in those days when we met.
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Fin.
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U2 - No Line On The Horizon
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Title of my book : unforgettable'
Author : Mitsushiro Nakagawa
Out Now.
ISBN978-4-86264-866-2
in Amazon.
Unforgettable’ amzn.asia/d/eG1wNc5
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The schedule of the next novel.
Still would stand all time. (Unforgettable '2)
(It will not go away forever)
Please give me some more time. That is Japanese.
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My Works.
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3 www.flickr.com/photos/stealaway/48085863356/in/dateposted...
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Do you want to hear my voice?
:)
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About the composition of the picture posted to Flicker. First type.
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About the composition of the picture posted to Flicker. Second type.
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About when I started Fotolog. Architect 's point of view.
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Why did not you have a camera so far?
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What is the coolest thing? The photo is as it is.
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About the current YouTube bar. I also want to tell # I want to leave.
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About Japanese photographers. Japanese YouTube bar is Pistols.
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The composition of the photograph is sensibility. Meet the designers in Milan. Two questions.
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What is a good composition? What is a bad composition?
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What is the time to point the camera? It is slow if you are looking into the viewfinder or display.
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Family photos. I can not take pictures with others. The inside of the subject.
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About YouTube 's photographer. Camera technology etc. Sensibility is polished by reading books.
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About the Japanese newspaper. A picture of a good newspaper is Reuters. If you continue to look at useless photographs # it will be useless.
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About Japanese photographers. About the exhibition.
Summary. I wrote a novel etc. What I want to tell the most.
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I talked about how to make a work.
About work production 1/2
About work production 2/2
1 Photo exhibition up to that point. Did you want to go?
2 Well # what is an exhibition that you want to visit even if you go there?
3 Challenge to exhibit one work every month before opening a solo exhibition at the Harajuku Design Festa.
4 works are materials and silhouettes. Similar to fashion.
5 Who is your favorite artist? What is it? Make it clear.
6 Creating a collage is exactly the same as taking photos. As I wrote in the interview # it is the same as writing a novel.
7 I want to show it to someone # but I do not make a piece to show it. Aim for the work you want to decorate your own room as in the photo.
8 What is copycat? Nowadays # it is suspected to be beaten. There is something called Mimesis?
kotobank.jp/word/Mimesis-139464
9 What is Individuality? What is originality?
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Explanation of composition. 2
1.Composition explanation 2 ... 1/4
2.Composition explanation 2 ... 2/4
3.Composition Explanation 2 ... 3/4
4.Composition Explanation 2 ... 4/4
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My shutter feeling.
Today's photo.
It is a photo taken from Eurostar.
This video is an explanation.
I went to Milan in 2005.
At that time # I went from Milan to Venice.
We took Eurostar into the transportation.
This photo was not taken from a very fast Eurostar.
When I changed the track # I took a picture at the moment I slowed down.
Is there a Japanese beside you?
Please have my video translated.
:)
In the Eurostar to Venice . 2005. shot ... 1 / 2
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Miles Davis sheet 1955-1976.
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flickr.
www.flickr.com/photos/stealaway/
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instagram.
www.instagram.com/mitsushiro_nakagawa/
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Pinterest.
www.pinterest.jp/MitsushiroNakagawa/
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YouPic
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twitter.
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facebook.
www.facebook.com/mitsushiro.nakagawa
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threads.
www.threads.net/@mitsushiro_nakagawa
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Blue sky.
bsky.app/profile/mitsushironakagawa.bsky.social
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Amazon.
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My statistics (as of December 15, 2024)
How many views have you had on Flickr and Youpic
Flickr 24,260,172 Views
Youpic 7,957,826 Views
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My statistics (as of August 1, 2024)
How many views have I had on Flickr and Youpic
Flickr 23,192,383 Views
Youpic 7,574,603 Views
My statistics. (As of February 7, 2024)
What is the number of accesses to Flickr and YouPic
Flickr 21,694,434 Views
Youpic 7,003,230 Views
What is the number of accesses to Flickr and YouPic?
(As of November 13, 2023)
Flickr 20,852,872 View
Youpic 6,671,486 View
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Japanese is the following.
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Title of my book unforgettable' Mitsushiro Nakagawa Out Now. ISBN978-4-86264-866-2
Mitsushiro Nakagawa belong to Lot No. 204 _ . Copyright©︎2024 Lot No.402_ All rights reserved.
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Title.
6時45分の朝焼け。水平線にはまだ昨日が霞んでいた。
【７枚の写真のタイトル：追憶】
( FUJIFILM GFX 50R shot )
真亀。九十九里浜。山武市。日本。2024年12月。 … 7 / 7
(今日の写真。それは未発表です。）
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Number_i … Bye 24/7
youtu.be/CpyaODl0bSY?si=P3_1QW9LFfbJj6Gz
::写真の音楽とiTunesプレイリストをリンク::
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重要なお知らせ。
僕は以下の条件を緩和します。
僕はTシャツを無料で世界中へ配布します。
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２０２5年の展示
テーマ
The Nightfly
Images
Donald Fagen … I.G.Y.
youtu.be/Ueivjr3f8xg?si=xmqGPQjyIKoTs4Q5
Live.
youtu.be/Di0_KYtmVKI?si=CLFpU2n0gXahqLPB
Mitsushiro - Nakagawa
主催
デザインフェスタ
場所
東京ビッグサイト
日程
2025年 秋。
exhibition.mitsushiro.nakagawa@gmail.com
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” Lot No.402_ ” に関するお知らせ。
今後、僕は、” Lot No.402_ ”を主催します。
このロットナンバーは、眠っていたレオナルドダヴィンチの作品がオークションにかけらた際に付されたものです。
作品にはサインなどがいっさい記されていなかったため、彼の作品だと断定できませんでした。
しかし、様々な鑑定の結果、陽の光を浴びました。
誰にも気づかれない作品。肩書がなくとも静かに語りかける作品。
僕はこれから様々な形で、多くの皆様に提供できるよう努めてゆきます。
2020年10月24日 by Mitsushiro - Nakagawa.
Copyright©︎2021 Lot No.402_ All rights reserved.
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2014年11月、たった1機種で世界を塗り替えた携帯電話の広告を請け負った選考者の目に留まり、秘密保持同意書を結ぶ。
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インタビューと小説。
僕の本について。
僕は、昔に本を出版しました。
その際に、僕のインタビューをPDFでネット上へアップロードしていました。
その日本語と英語。
僕は、無料でを公開します。
詳細は、アマゾンのサイトへ解説しました。
小説の書き方。
写真の撮影方法。
作品への距離感。
これらはすべて共通項があります。
僕は、僕が感じたことを文章にして、残しました。
僕のテキストが多くの人に読んでもらえることを望みます。
ありがとう。
Mitsushiro.
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１ インタビュー 英語版
２ 小説。unforgettable’ 英語版。
３ インタビュー 日本語版
４ 小説。unforgettable’ 日本語版。(この小説は未来のアーティストへ捧げます)
(四百字詰め原稿用紙４５６枚)
あらすじ
大学を目指している北見ケイは、SNS上で、6歳年上のイベントコンパニオン、上村香織に出会う。
上京してきた香織の夢は、有名なアーティストの友達になるためだ。
そのためにはラジオ局のプロデューサー、大沢亮の存在が必要だった。
大沢は、ラジオの生放送中、香織へ語りかける。
「僕には妻子がある。しかし、僕は君に会いたいと思っている」
ケイの同級生で、彼を想っている三條里香は、香織の動向を探っていた。。。。。
本編
人が海へ向かう理由には、二つある。
ひとつは、波打ち際ではしゃぐ子供のように、今の瞬間の海の輝きを楽しむこと。
もうひとつは、その輝きを静かに見据えて、過ぎ去った日々を懐かしむ老人のように記憶の埃を払うこと。
二つは重なり合わないようではあるけれども、たったひとつの意味しか生まない。
再生だ。
明日っていう、曖昧な日を確実なものへと変えてゆくために、自分の存在に向き合う。
それが再生の意味だ。
十八歳だった僕には大切な人がいた。
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５ 流線形の軌跡。 日本語のみ。
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iBooks.電子出版。（現在は無料）
0.about the iBooks.
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1.unforgettable’ ( ENG.ver.)(This book is Dedicated to the future artist.)
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For Japanese only.
2.unforgettable’ ( JNP.ver.)(この小説は未来のアーティストへ捧げます)
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3.流線形の軌跡。
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僕の小説。英語版
My Novel Unforgettable' (This book is Dedicated to the future artist.)
Mitsushiro Nakagawa
All Translated by Yumi Ikeda .
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images.
U2 - No Line On The Horizon Live in Dublin
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Title of my book : unforgettable'
Author : Mitsushiro Nakagawa
Out Now.
ISBN978-4-86264-866-2
in Amazon.
Unforgettable’ amzn.asia/d/eG1wNc5
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僕の作品。
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あなたは僕の声を聞きたいですか？
:)
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フリッカーへ投稿した写真の構図について。１種類目。
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フリッカーへ投稿した写真の構図について。２種類目。
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Fotologを始めた時について。 建築家の視点。
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なぜ、今までカメラを手にしなかったのか？
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何が一番かっこいいのか？ 写真はありのままに。
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現在のユーチューバーについて。僕も伝え、残したい。
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日本人の写真家について。日本のユーチューバーはピストルズ。
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写真の構図は、感性。ミラノのデザイナーに会って。二つの質問。
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良い構図とは？ 悪い構図とは？
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カメラを向ける時とは？ ファインダーやディスプレイを覗いていては遅い。
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家族写真。他人では撮れない。被写体の内面。
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ユーチューブの写真家について。カメラの技術等。感性は、本を読むことで磨く。
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日本の新聞について。良い新聞の写真はロイター。ダメな写真を見続けるとダメになる。
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日本の写真家について。その展示について。
まとめ。僕が書いた小説など。僕が最も伝えたいこと。
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作品制作について 2/2
１ それまでの写真展。自分は行きたいと思ったか？
２ じゃ、自分が足を運んででも行きたい展示とは何か？
３ 原宿デザインフェスタで個展を開くまでに、毎月ひとつの作品を展示することにチャレンジ。
４ 作品とは、素材とシルエット。ファッションと似ている。
５ 自分が好きなアーティストは誰か？ どんなものなのか？ そこをはっきりさせる。
６ コラージュの作成も写真の撮り方と全く同じ。インタビューに書いたように小説の書き方とも同じ。
７ 誰かに見せたい、見せるがために作品は作らない。写真と同じように自分の部屋に飾りたい作品を目指す。
８ パクリとは何か？ 昨今、叩かれるパクリ疑惑。ミメーシスとは？
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ミメーシス
https://kotobank.jp/word/ミメーシス-139464
９ 個性とはなにか？ オリジナリティってなに？
おまけ 眞子さまについて
という流れです。
お時間がある方は是非聴いてください。
:)
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2.構図の解説２ ... 2/4
3.構図の解説２ ... 3/4
4.構図の解説２ ... 4/4
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僕のシャッター感覚
In the Eurostar to Venice . 2005. shot ... 1 / 2
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Miles Davis sheet 1955-1976.
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YouTube.
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instagram.
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Pinterest.
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YouPic
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fotolog
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facebook.
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threads.
www.threads.net/@mitsushiro_nakagawa
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Blue sky.
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僕の統計。（2024年12月15日現在）
フリッカー、ユーピクのアクセス数は？
Flickr 24,260,172 View
Youpic 7,957,826 View
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僕の統計。（2024年8月1日現在）
フリッカー、ユーピクのアクセス数は？
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Youpic 7,574,603 View
僕の統計。（2024年2月7日現在）
フリッカー、ユーピクのアクセス数は？
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Youpic 7,003,230 View
僕の統計。（2023年11月13日現在）
フリッカー、ユーピクのアクセス数は？
Flickr 20,852,872 View
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Japanese is the following.
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Title of my book unforgettable' Mitsushiro Nakagawa Out Now. ISBN978-4-86264-866-2
Mitsushiro Nakagawa belong to Lot no.204_ . Copyright©︎2020 Lot no.204_ All rights reserved.
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” Lot No.402_ ” に関するお知らせ。
今後、僕は、” Lot No.402_ ”を主催します。
このロットナンバーは、眠っていたレオナルドダヴィンチの作品がオークションにかけらた際に付されたものです。
作品にはサインなどがいっさい記されていなかったため、彼の作品だと断定できませんでした。
しかし、様々な鑑定の結果、陽の光を浴びました。
誰にも気づかれない作品。肩書がなくとも静かに語りかける作品。
僕はこれから様々な形で、多くの皆様に提供できるよう努めてゆきます。
2020年10月24日 by Mitsushiro - Nakagawa.
Copyright©︎2024 Lot No.402_ All rights reserved.
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With Angelo Pelle leather strap
SB900 with diffuser and one SB600 on either side, both wirelessly triggered by D800 built in flash.
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Hi all,
Last summer, while traveling around the west, we went to a museum and when we walked in the door, this magnificent staircase was the very first thing we saw. The craftsmanship was just exquisite. And I am a huge fan of oak wood, so it just made seeing this masterpiece all that much more of a treat for me. I know there are many people that really love things made of wood, and I am one of them. My father made his living as a carpenter and I was around him and his projects for my whole childhood. I even apprenticed with him for awhile until I went into military service. It's hard to explain, but wood lovers will know exactly what I'm talking about. The smell, the feel, the texture, the grain....it just gives you a good feeling. I would imagine we feel like that partly because of the tie to nature that it has. I can only imagine what the builder felt when he had completed the staircase and stood back and admired his work. Wow.
So, I just wanted to share this treasure with any folks that might be lovers of things made of wood.
Hope you like it. You can see the detail in the workmanship if you view it larger.
Thanks for stopping by,
Jim
This striking close-up of a traditional machiya (町家) facade in Kanazawa captures the beauty of time-worn craftsmanship. The wooden exterior, aged to perfection, tells a story of centuries-old architectural techniques and the natural patina that comes with age. The latticework (koshi) covering the lower windows is a signature feature of Edo-period townhouses, allowing privacy while letting in light and air—essential in Japan’s humid climate.
The upper level’s wooden panels show signs of natural weathering, creating an organic gradient effect that blends deep browns with sun-bleached tones. The subtle asymmetry in the wooden slats and metal fixtures highlights the handcrafted nature of the structure. The stone foundation at the base, another characteristic of traditional townhouses, provides durability against seasonal shifts in temperature and moisture.
Warm interior lighting spills through the slatted windows, hinting at the life within, while the yellow-painted entrance door contrasts against the deep wooden hues, adding a touch of modern vibrancy. This facade is more than just an exterior—it’s a living piece of history, a testament to Kanazawa’s commitment to preserving its unique urban heritage.
Walking through Higashi Chaya or Kazuemachi, one can’t help but admire these textured, layered facades, where every plank and panel is part of an evolving architectural canvas, shaped by nature and time.
I don't know how well it shows in the photo, but I noticed that the Healey's rear fenders are not quite symmetrical: the flat boss for the taillight on the right is larger than the one on the left. This can happen when you don't have a computer with a "mirror" button.
A walkway in Norwich cathedral. having the camera on a tripod close to the floor for this angle to bring height to this image.
Camera: NikonD7000 with battery grip
Lens: AF-S Nikkor 18-105mm DX 1;3.5-5.6G ED
Settings: 34mm. f/13 0.6 sec. ISO 400
This building at 2400 West Chestnut, Louisville, Kentucky, served as a neighborhood pharmacy for the Portland, Russell, and Parkland neighborhoods of West Louisville for much of the twentieth century. A June 1897 publication of the “Pharmaceutical Era” listed the building as being sold from Jacob Weber to R. W. Bottomly. A 1906 pharmaceutical publication listed this address as the operation of druggist E.A. Lex. And in 1912, “The Report of the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy” listed Robert W. Bottomly as a druggist operating in in the building. The Smith Brothers came along later.
The building operated as Smith Brothers Pharmacy and soda fountain on Feb. 3, 1928, when the (Louisville) Courier-Journal reported of a robbery on page 2:
“GYPSY woman Gets $7.45 AND ESCAPES
A gypsy woman slipped a billfold from a customer's hip pocket and kept it long enough to take out $7.45 in the Smith Bros, drug store, 2400 West Chestnut Street, at 12:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, it was reported to th police. She started at the wrong side of the bill compartment, though, because it contained $90, according to the owner, Leonard Haag, 1833 Stevens Avenue. He said he got the pocketbook back after a brief wrestle and the woman escaped with a companion in an ancient automobile.”
A ghost sign www.flickr.com/photos/kycactus/32389641514/in/dateposted-... along the west-facing side of the brick building remains somewhat legible: "Drink Coca-Cola at our Fountain / Smith Bros. Pharmacy / Drugs Chemicals Sundries / Prescriptions Our Specialty."
Sandford Park is one of Cheltenham's hidden jewels. Stretching from the end of the High Street to the River Chelt and beyond, it has ornamental borders, Italian gardens, pools, cascades, a fountain, a children's play area and contemporary sculptures. This one, by James Gould, is called The Weathered Man. Landscape architect, Milner White, designed the park, which was bought by the council in 1927. In 2002, regeneration of the park began after years of decline. Since then, the park’s water feature has been restored and spring and autumn borders have been planted.
Inspiration and talent are part of Cheltenham's heritage. The Arts and Crafts Gallery in Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum pays tribute to the fine craftsmanship, art and design produced between 1880 to the 1940s. Lewis Carroll wrote Through the Looking Glass based on an ornate mirror he'd seen in a house in Charlton Kings. Gustav Holst, the prolific 19th century composer who wrote The Planets, was born in 1874 at 4 Clarence Road, now the Holst Birthplace Museum; former Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones was born and is buried in Cheltenham; and explorer Dr Edward Wilson, an influential figure of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, remembered today as the artistic scientist who died with Captain Scott was born in Montpellier Parade in 1872.
Amazing what you come across in Cheltenham ;0))
All guitars have a bit of heaven and hell, a bit of male/ female. So dusting them before a shot can induce much excitement!
Enclos Corp.
Architects: Adjaye Associates / Davis Brody Bond / Freelon / SmithGroupJJR
Engineers: Guy Nordenson and Associates / Robert Silman Associates
General Contractor: Clark/Smoot/Russell, A Joint Venture
House visible in the background.
Built in 1914 at no. 911 Wellington Street East.
"This is a Prairie-style single-story residence, noticeably located at the south-west corner of Wellington and Woodward in the city’s east-central area. It encompasses part of Lot 15, Plan 568 and Lot 29, Plan 930. GIS coordinates: 705,711.336 5,154,111.585 Meters
This handsome, distinctive, well maintained home is the best example of a Prairie-style residence to be found in Sault Ste. Marie. It is an elegant Craftsman style bungalow with a variety of gently pitched roof slopes and a small hipped dormer. The eaves are deep and bracketed. The columns are plain with square abacuses and no base. The inclusion of classical modillions in a residence is rare in Sault Ste. Marie and to Prairie-style homes. A variety of rustic building materials have been utilized: stucco, wood, brick and stone. The window groupings consist of both casement and sash with inner muntin bars. Those windows on the front have been replaced with modern aluminum windows but the windows around the sunroom on the east side and those on the partial second floor are original. Many of the original storm windows are stored in the garage. Craftsmanship in the building is excellent yet simple and functional. Even the interior fireplace sports hand-carved brackets of similar design to those supporting the overhanging exterior eaves. With the exception of the kitchen and bathroom, the main floor rooms are still finished with the original oak trim and floors. An old photo of the house indicates that cedar shingles once adorned the roof.
This residence was constructed, in its present form, in 1914 for Richard H. Carney who was District manager for Canada Life Assurance Co. It was the Carney family who was responsible for construction of the Carney Block on Queen St. It thus reflects the affluence of an upper middle class business family which was profiting from the Clergue industrial expansion of the day. A 1914 date and initials of the stone mason builder may be found in the basement wall mortar between the sandstone pieces. It is likely this sandstone was quarried from the locks as was typical for the day. This house was purchased in 1939 by the MacIntosh family who owned it until 2004.
The key exterior features that embody the heritage value of 911 Wellington St. E. include:
- Variety of gently pitched roof slopes provide horizontal emphasis reflecting the Prairiestyle bungalow
- Clerestory lighting that provides light to a half story loft
- A hipped dormer and deep bracketed eaves
- Columns with abacuses and no base but adorned with modillions
- Rustic building materials including stucco, wood, brick and stone
- Original casement windows with sash and inner muntin bars on the sunroom (east side)
and on the half story loft
- Home and property have been well maintained in traditional style with little change to
the exterior
- An interior with oak trim, baseboards and flooring unchanged save for the kitchen and
bathroom
- A beautiful fireplace with brackets supporting the mantle matching those under the
eaves on the exterior
- The best example of a classical Prairie-style residence in Sault Ste. Marie distinctively
located in a prominent east-central location
- A residence which reflects the affluence of a prominent Sault business family built
during the heyday of the Clergue industrial empire" - info from the Sault Ste. Marie Municipal Heritage Committee.
"Sault Ste. Marie (/ˈsuː seɪnt məˈriː/ SOO-seint-ma-REE) is a city on the St. Marys River in Ontario, Canada, close to the Canada–US border. It is the seat of the Algoma District and the third largest city in Northern Ontario, after Sudbury and Thunder Bay.
The Ojibwe, the indigenous Anishinaabe inhabitants of the area, call this area Baawitigong, meaning "place of the rapids." They used this as a regional meeting place during whitefish season in the St. Mary's Rapids. (The anglicized form of this name, Bawating, is used in institutional and geographic names in the area.)
To the south, across the river, is the United States and the Michigan city of the same name. These two communities were one city until a new treaty after the War of 1812 established the border between Canada and the United States in this area at the St. Mary's River. In the 21st century, the two cities are joined by the International Bridge, which connects Interstate 75 on the Michigan side, and Huron Street (and former Ontario Secondary Highway 550B) on the Ontario side. Shipping traffic in the Great Lakes system bypasses the Saint Mary's Rapids via the American Soo Locks, the world's busiest canal in terms of tonnage that passes through it, while smaller recreational and tour boats use the Canadian Sault Ste. Marie Canal.
French colonists referred to the rapids on the river as Les Saults de Ste. Marie and the village name was derived from that. The rapids and cascades of the St. Mary's River descend more than 6 m (20 ft) from the level of Lake Superior to the level of the lower lakes. Hundreds of years ago, this slowed shipping traffic, requiring an overland portage of boats and cargo from one lake to the other. The entire name translates to "Saint Mary's Rapids" or "Saint Mary's Falls". The word sault is pronounced [so] in French, and /suː/ in the English pronunciation of the city name. Residents of the city are called Saultites.
Sault Ste. Marie is bordered to the east by the Rankin and Garden River First Nation reserves, and to the west by Prince Township. To the north, the city is bordered by an unincorporated portion of Algoma District, which includes the local services boards of Aweres, Batchawana Bay, Goulais and District, Peace Tree and Searchmont. The city's census agglomeration, including the townships of Laird, Prince and Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional and the First Nations reserves of Garden River and Rankin, had a total population of 79,800 in 2011.
Native American settlements, mostly of Ojibwe-speaking peoples, existed here for more than 500 years. In the late 17th century, French Jesuit missionaries established a mission at the First Nations village. This was followed by development of a fur trading post and larger settlement, as traders, trappers and Native Americans were attracted to the community. It was considered one community and part of Canada until after the War of 1812 and settlement of the border between Canada and the US at the Ste. Mary's River. At that time, the US prohibited British traders from any longer operating in its territory, and the areas separated by the river began to develop as two communities, both named Sault Ste. Marie." - info from Wikipedia.
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According to Wikipedia, the Temple of Hephaestus (also known as the Hephaisteion or earlier as the Theseion) is probably the best preserved of the Greek temples and remains standing largely as built. The Doric temple, located at the north-west side of the Ancient Agora, was dedicated to Hephaestus, the patron god of metal working and craftsmanship and it was Hephaestus, who when Zeus had a terrible headache, split Zeus's head open to give birth to Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. The temple was erected during the 5th century BC and remained a Greek temple until the 7th century AD when it became the Greek Orthodox church of St. George Akamates. It remained a Greek Orthodox church until 1834 when it became a museum and in which capacity it remained until 1934 when it reverted to its status of an ancient monument.
This picture was captured in color (the original is part of this set) and converted to B&W using Adobe Camera Raw (included with Photoshop CS6). The blue and aqua sliders, in the 'Grayscale Mix", were then reduced to zero to darken the background sky and thus make the temple pop.
San Francisco's Pier 14 is a graceful extension into the harbor, a haven for fishermen, lovers and joggers. It features tiled artworks, engraved poetry and polished guardrails. But I was most struck by the cement sidewalk, which was beautifully crafted into a ridged shell pattern designed to keep footing firm in wet weather. I'm trying to imagine the pride, skill and patience that had to go into producing this humble, gigantic, amazing piece of art.
Louis Vuitton Store
919 North Michigan Avenue
on The Magnificent Mile
A worldwide leader in luxury since 1854, Louis Vuitton has become synonymous with the art of elegant travel. Its leather goods are renowned throughout the world for ultimate quality, craftsmanship, innovation and stylish luxury. From 1997, with the arrival of Marc Jacobs as artistic director, it has extended its ranges to women’s and men’s prêt-à-porter, shoes, watches and jewelry. Louis Vuitton has an exclusive network of wholly owned stores in more than 60 countries around the world.
www.themagnificentmile.com/shopping/luxury
Located in: The Palmolive Building
Formerly: The Playboy Building
Construction: Started, 1927 + Finished, 1929
Designed by: Holabird & Root
Renovated: 2004-2005 by Booth Hansen Associates
Floors: 37
One of Chicago's most magnificent examples of art deco architecture. The building began life as the headquarters of the Colgate-Palmolive-Peet company. Its placement was an important visual cap to mark the end of Michigan Avenue at a time when the boulevard was a fairly uniform collection of posh shops and apartment houses.
Like so many companies that got their start in Chicago, Palmolive would move on. It left for New York in 1934 but the building kept the Palmolive name until a publishing company called Playboy Enterprises moved in in 1966 and give its name to the skyscraper. As the publishing industry collapsed at the turn of the 21st century, Playboy moved to smaller offices in the neighborhood and this building once again became known as the Palmolive Building.
In the 1980's, the Chicago architecture firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill renovated the lowest floors into better retail space. In 2004, offices began to be turned into residences. The conversion by architect Laurence Booth was successful, with little visual impact on this historic building.
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Tucked within the historic Higashi Chaya District of Kanazawa, the Ochaya Art Museum offers a glimpse into Japan’s refined teahouse culture. This beautifully preserved Edo-period structure exemplifies traditional chaya (teahouse) architecture, with its elegant wooden façade, delicate latticed windows, and muted earthy tones that have aged gracefully over centuries. Once a gathering place for geisha performances and elite entertainment, this building now serves as a cultural museum, inviting visitors to step back in time.
The ochaya (tea houses) of Kanazawa are distinct for their two-story design, a feature historically reserved for geisha establishments in Japan. The first floor, traditionally used for receptions and performances, showcases shoji (paper sliding doors), tatami flooring, and ambient lantern lighting that enhance its serene ambiance. The upper floor, veiled behind delicate bamboo blinds, was once an exclusive retreat for patrons indulging in refined conversations over sake and traditional music.
One of the museum’s standout details is its aged wooden exterior, which bears the subtle weathering of Kanazawa’s humid climate, adding to its authentic charm. The overhanging eaves and intricate roofwork display fine craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into the city's rich architectural heritage. The entrance, marked by a simple noren curtain, maintains a sense of mystery, reminiscent of a time when only the privileged were granted entry.
For those enchanted by Japan’s hidden gems, the Ochaya Art Museum is an essential stop—a living artifact of Kanazawa’s golden age, where history, architecture, and artistry intertwine seamlessly.
The craftsmanship of 1920s construction shows in the curved windows on a landing in the tight stairway to the choir loft inside the abandoned St. Thomas Catholic Church in South Memphis. (See previous posts.)
The tall and gracile spire of St James’ Cathedral, an icon of Toronto, towers over another Toronto icon, the red subway car, in this case ploughing its way along King Street.
The Cathedral Church of St James, located in downtown Toronto, is the oldest Anglican church in the city and the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Toronto.
The Anglican parish of St James was established in 1797 in the then-town of York (now Toronto). The first church, constructed in 1807, was a modest wooden structure. However, it played a significant role during the War of 1812 when it served as a hospital. Unfortunately, American troops later robbed and damaged it.
In 1833, the wooden church was replaced by a stone structure in the Neoclassical style. Tragically, this church burned down in 1839 but was reconstructed and reopened later that year; then this structure too burned down in the Great Fire of Toronto in 1849.
The current St James Cathedral was built completed between 1850 and 1856, opening for services in 1853. It showcases exquisite Gothic Revival architecture.
Designed by Frederick William Cumberland, it remains one of the finest examples of this style. , featuring pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and soaring windows. The cathedral's exterior is characterized by its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, all hallmarks of the Gothic Revival style. The façade is constructed from a combination of Ohio sandstone and local stone St James' has the second highest spire in North America at 92.9 metres, after St Patrick's Cathedral, New York-although the spire of St James is still shorter than the dome of Saint Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, which is the tallest church in the Western Hemisphere. It was added later by architect Henry Langley in 1873-4, along with the transepts, and the pinnacles and finials.
Look closely, and you'll find intricate stone carvings, including gargoyles and other decorative elements. The attention to detail reflects the Gothic Revival's emphasis on craftsmanship and symbolism.
It became the episcopal seat in 1936 after the cathedra was moved from the Diocese's first cathedral, the Cathedral of St Alban the Martyr, now the school chapel of Royal St George's College.
Major renovations were completed in 1982. The parish celebrated its bicentenary in 1997, when the peal of 12 change ringing bells was installed as the largest peal in North America.
This description incorporates text from the English Wikipedia.
Half-timbered house and a house with a carved facade in the Rue des Trois Clefs (Street of Three Keys).
Blois, France. 2010
Camera: tiny point-and-shoot.
Made from high purity aluminium, this handmade tableware is designed and produced in Melbourne Australia by the artist, silversmith, Don Sheil. The alloy, aluminium, was chosen as it can be etched, beaten, polished and anodised to produce unique pieces. Aluminium and iron are the most abundant metals in Earth's crust.
This small bowl and saucer is only 3.5cm high. Could be used as a finger salt bowl. The beaten polished sides are reflecting colours from the surroundings and natural light.
For Macro Mondays theme "Member's Choice - Metal"
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Looking through the Ramp Covered Bridge, you can see most of the craftsmanship that has kept it standing since 1870. Right after I arrived to take some pictures of this historic structure, I heard the distinct sound of an Amish buggy approaching down the road. Once they got closer, I stepped out of the way for them to pass. With a friendly wave of the driver, they rolled past me. As the buggy passed me, there in the back window were two kids looking back at me with what appeared to be youthful curiosity as I stood there with two cameras hanging around my neck. I was so tempted to swing my camera up and capture the scene of the kids staring back at me as the buggy entered the bridge. I think it would have been quite a nice photo. But I decided it best to show respect and just take the moment in for me. I'm ultimately glad that's what I chose to do.
Discover a hidden gem at Hearst Castle—its intricately detailed coffered ceilings, like the one featured here, are a testament to master craftsmanship. This stunning wooden ceiling features finely carved figures encased within geometric frames, each telling a story rooted in history and art. Notice the central figure, which resembles a classical Madonna, flanked by symbolic depictions of figures in armor and religious attire. This ceiling is not only a work of art but also a nod to Hearst’s eclectic tastes, blending European Renaissance styles with a uniquely American grandeur.
The wooden panels are rich in texture, showcasing the high level of craftsmanship brought to life by artisans handpicked by William Randolph Hearst himself. The patterns, borders, and carvings create a sense of depth and opulence while preserving the warm, rustic charm of the material. These ceilings were inspired by European cathedrals and castles, with their intricate designs conveying themes of spirituality, power, and nobility. The natural woodgrain enhances the rich narrative woven into the architectural elements.
Visitors to Hearst Castle are often captivated by these ceiling masterpieces, which are as much a part of the experience as the expansive views and lavish interiors. Beyond their beauty, these ceilings serve as a portal into the mind of Hearst, reflecting his passion for art, history, and craftsmanship.
1941 Chevrolet C.O.E w/custom built deck and racking. The reproduction gas pumps on the back are for sale.
Owner:Glenn and Crystal Hudspeth of Kinsman, Ohio.
Photographed @ the 2012 15th Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio.
Playing Now: Easy by Lionel Richie Featuring Willie Nelson.
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