DAAS is a Japan based American contemporary artist, widely known for his bold, colorful, geometric paintings and murals. Drawing inspiration from the interplay between chaos and control, he synthesizes line,…
Japanese Vintage Posters on Social and Political Issues
A fantastic selection of vintage Japanese posters presenting political, social and environmental messages. It is remarkable how we still design and spread exactly the same messages… after decades… One would…
Atmospheric Book Cover Illustrations | Inspirational Portfolio [57]
When I first visited the Bookcovers-design.com I was astonished by the wonderful ideas and excellent executions! Bookcovers-design.com is the home of Portuguese visual artist and Art Director Nuno Moreira, who…
Interview with Kads MIIDA, Amazing Japanese Reggae Painter
Hello Kads. I am very pleased to have you in graphicart-news. Please tell us about yourself. Hello, My name is Kads MIIDA. I was born in Kyoto, Japan in…
Losef | An amazing self-taught Japanese Illustrator
Manabu Odajima aka Losef is a self-taught Japanese illustrator who began doodling as a means of killing time. Losef creates his unique approach by learning from all things he…
Amazingly Lavish Illustrations by Japanese Aya Kato
Aya Kato, is an illustrator from Japan, and her artworks are been distinguished by lavishly, vivid shapes and colors. By using her creativity in whatever representations she chooses, Aya …
Amazing Manga Illustrations by the Japanese Artist Shohei Otomo
Shohei Otomo is a modern day artist who draws with traditional Japanese influence combined with modern style. He is the son of Katsuhiro Otomo who Created & Directed the…
Takashi Akiyama | Inspirational Portfolio [46]
Professor Takashi Akiyama teaches design at Tama Art University, and he is the director of the Takashi Akiyama Poster Museum in Nagaoka, Japan. Born in Nagaoka-shi, Niigata, Japan in 1952….
Little people living in a Spectacular World of Food | Photography
Akiko Ida is Japanese and Pierre Javelle is French. They met studying photography at the Paris “Arts Decoratifs” art school and they established the Minimiam studio. They use food…
Impressive Posters by Kazumasa Nagai from the ’60s and ’70s.
Born in 1929, Kazumasa Nagai is an award winning Japanese designer who has used traditional Japanese artistic styles and values in his work throughout his long career. He communicates…