Akiya Kageichi is a Japanese illustrator who calls himself Golden Gravel, a name which may refer to Japanese rock gardens. His sinister jesters, lazy rulers and clandestine warriors are set within scenes full of chaotic imagery. Astrological symbols, particularly moons, are heavily prominent, suggesting the mysterious forces of dark nights are at work. In a single plane, objects morph, creating dynamic and active scenes. Kageichi reveals hidden underworlds and secret futures, in which sorcery and witchcraft pull the strings and determine what happens in the real world.
Akiya Kageichi is a Japanese illustrator who calls himself Golden Gravel, a name which may refer to Japanese rock gardens. His sinister jesters, lazy rulers and clandestine warriors are set within scenes full of chaotic imagery. Astrological symbols, particularly moons, are heavily prominent, suggesting the mysterious forces of dark nights are at work. In a single plane, objects morph, creating dynamic and active scenes. Kageichi reveals hidden underworlds and secret futures, in which sorcery and witchcraft pull the strings and determine what happens in the real world.
Language is all about communication, but sometimes we don't have the right word to describe something we're doing or experiencing, so we have to explain it in more complex terms. The people over at BuzzFeed have put together these cool infographics for 16 Japanese words that have no single equivalent word in English, but that we could really do with a word for! Awesome!
Amusingly, some of these drunken Japanese went the extra miles – they thought they were safely back at home and stripped down to his boxer shorts, with some even naked.
The former imperial army intelligence officer remained on the Philippine island of Lubang for nearly 29 years without knowledge of Japan's surrender in the second world war. He has died at a Tokyo hospital aged 91
𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗜𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗘 *(ᴴʜ)S͟t͟o͟r͟e͟ ͟w͟a͟t͟e͟r͟m͟a͟r͟k͟ ͟l͟o͟g͟o͟s͟ ͟a͟r͟e͟ ͟n͟o͟t͟ ͟o͟n͟ ͟o͟r͟d͟e͟r͟e͟d͟ ͟p͟r͟i͟n͟t͟s. ✧ Produced on archival matte paper with premium ink for brilliant color reproduction and longevity. ✻ Matte paper finish affords much greater detail and clarity compared to canvas made prints. ✧ Optional 1/2 inch white borders are also available ("with border" size options). ✻ Please note, prints with borders will alter the overall print sizes given in the description. The image size will be made smaller by selecting a size with a border to help accommodate any unique framing and matting planned. ✦✦ 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘: Purchase any 4 prints to receive a 5th print free after e-mailing seller a request (must contact seller before purchase to receive offer). Please check spam messages if a reply from us is not seen in your e-mail. ✦✦ ✧ Prints are shipped in a protective cardboard tube. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This print is a giclée reproduction of a Japanese woodblock print from the early 20th century. Acid-free 230gsm (10 mil thick) archival matte paper and pigment inks are used. Variations between actual print color tones and those displayed on various computer monitors may differ. Colors are matched to the printed reproduction against the original art image. For best detail, small to medium size prints are recommended. The paper dimensions not shown in standard or A3 sizes are approximate measurements. These approximate sizes are hand cut and based on original print dimensions. Most approximate sizes are 1/4 to 1 inch from the dimensions given. Please do not buy a frame until you have received your print as some customization may be necessary to ensure a proper fit. 𝗜𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 Please Note: print images are not cropped and will be reproduced in their entirety as shown in the listing displays. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱. S͟t͟a͟n͟d͟a͟r͟d͟ p͟a͟p͟e͟r͟ ͟s͟i͟z͟e͟s: (*all standard paper sizes include varying white margins/borders around the image) - 8.5" x 11" - A3 (11.7" x 16.5") - 11" x 17" - 13" x 19" A͟p͟p͟r͟o͟x͟i͟m͟a͟t͟e͟ ͟p͟r͟i͟n͟t͟ ͟s͟i͟z͟e͟s: - 11" x 16" Visit our shin hanga pinterest page to see more prints by this artist and others. 🌟 https://www.pinterest.com/HangaHarbor/ Anything there is available here via contact request, https://www.etsy.com/people/HangaHarbor
Language is all about communication, but sometimes we don't have the right word to describe something we're doing or experiencing, so we have to explain it in more complex terms. The people over at BuzzFeed have put together these cool infographics for 16 Japanese words that have no single equivalent word in English, but that we could really do with a word for! Awesome!
When you point your camera at a random thing on the street, you usually don’t expect much. But in the vast sea of dull photos that fill your camera roll, one stands out. Call it a miracle, or a lovely surprise, but if you feel like the pic is superior in composition, style, lighting, and somewhat resembles a classical painting, it may be that you have just encountered “accidental renaissance.”
Culture is the intersection of people and life itself. It’s how we deal with death, disappointment, joy and birth. Japanese culture has intrigued many from all across the world. Most of our notions about the [...]
Culture is the intersection of people and life itself. It’s how we deal with death, disappointment, joy and birth. Japanese culture has intrigued many from all across the world. Most of our notions about the [...]
A dad cut his daughter's hair off after she got highlights for her birthday, so her mom sprang into action
Tumblr Of The Week: victongai If you like jumping around different art/illustration websites, chances are that you have already come across the amazing work of Victo Ngai. She has been featured on...
The Ainu, also known as Aynu, are an indigenous people of Japan and Eastern Russia. According to recent research, the Ainu people originated from a merger
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‘Sleeping Nymph’ by Alexander Rothaug (German, 1870–1946)
Victo Ngai is a NY based illustrator from Hong Kong who graduated from Rhode Island School of Design and works on editorial advertising and illustration.
Japanese summer is coming, and it’s going to be a hot one! As you probably know, the four seasons are very important in Japanese culture. In Japan people love to honour the flowers, plants, events
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[Japanese Idioms by Flashcards] 雨降って地固まる Ame futte ji katamaru is often said to the bride and groom on their wedding day. In addition to meaning that bad experiences may actually be good, the expression admonishes young newlyweds that, for better or for worse, the ties that bind are strengthened through tough times. Sample text: (Style: …
Masaaki Sasamoto lives and works in Yamanashi Prefecture, on the island of Honshu, Japan. The artworks of Masaaki Sasamoto are exhibited at Art Prefectural Gallery of Yamanashi Museum.
Chez Dominique Lafourcade Paysagiste en Provence Dovete progettare un giardino piccolo o grande? non perdetevi le immagini dei giardini di Dominique Lafourcade un giardiniere che progetta spazi incantevoli ... xx Stefania
The strange history before radar.
We Didn't Have The Slightest Idea Who Was Underneath All That Makeup
Yoshitaka Amano is known for many things—he is an artist, character designer, illustrator, and even theater, film scenic, and costume designer. His works were initially popularized by Japanese anim…
Japanese release of Jefferson Airplane's After Bathing at Baxter's Keiichi Tanaami 1967
Takato’s illustrations are works that I find extremely pleasing to the eye. The extreme detail and craft of his work is evident in all his work. The dull muted and dark foreboding colors and …
'Born Free' is a provocative shoot, photographed by Karine Basilio, styled by Henrique De Castro Tank, beauty by Fernando Haddad, retouching by Bruno...
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this wedding chapel designed by hiroshi nakamura has been configured as a double spiral, formed of two separate stairways.
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