Milli Watanabe / Serials "AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS" Vol.16

TUE, APR 28, 2026

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OpenHeart, TAVIO Corporation / Serials: "AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS" Vol.15

OpenHeart Inc., developer of the proprietary 3D engine "TAVIO," will be presenting its core message of "opening up a future in which 3D is commonplace and can be touched by anyone in everyday life. With the core message of "opening up a future where 3D is commonplace to everyone," OpenHeart transforms spatial computing technology from a "special technology" to an "everyday experience," and designs new lifestyles in which 3D comes alive.We will hear about OpenHeart's thoughts and challenges.

MON, MAR 30, 2026

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PxCell Corporation, Ryuto Kawamata / #AMGC Vol.14

The featured speaker is Ryuto Kawamata, founder of biotech startup PxCell Inc. While working on product development and research with cells as the starting point, the company is creating a new mechanism to connect personal values such as memories and thoughts with society.In this article, we interviewed him about his original experience behind the birth of PxCell, the source of his cross-disciplinary ideas, and the challenges he foresees for the future.

TUE, FEB 03, 2026

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Maki Competition, Taisei Shobayashi/#AMGC Vol.13

The featured speaker this time is Taisei Shobayashi, who runs "Maki Competition," a co-creation competition that links ideas and practices, starting from "Mottainai (What a waste) places" lying dormant in the community.The competition is not limited to public spaces and underutilized lands, and goes beyond the conventional competition framework that tends to be completed only by specialists.We will look at their philosophy and practice of designing the process itself, which involves asking questions and creating places.

WED, JAN 21, 2026

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Sculptor Keita Motooka / #AMGC Vol.12

Sculptor Keita Motooka, who is preparing for a solo exhibition in Kyoto in early spring next year, has developed an original technique known as Wankyoku Hariko. Through this method, he creates works that give rise to new forms at the boundary between two-dimensional and three-dimensional expression. In this interview, we speak with him about the background of his practice and his ambitions for exploring new fields of expression in the future.

THU, DEC 18, 2025

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Art Director / Graphic Artist – Taiki Okuyama / #AMGC Vol.11

An interview with Taiki Okuyama, who is set to unveil a large-scale installation at Roppongi Art Night 2025 this September. From works inspired by the flickering of neon signs to projects spanning cultural and artistic fields as well as global brands, we delve into the ideas behind his wide-ranging practice.

TUE, AUG 26, 2025

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Design Unit “Company2” / #AMGC Vol.10

The platform “AWRD,” presents its new series “AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS”. For this 10th installment, we feature the Tokyo-based design unit Company2. Founded in 2022 by Wenliang.C and Ruiyu Wang, both from China, the unit has established a distinct presence in the realm of visual expression, spanning graphic design, art direction, and beyond. In this interview, we spoke with Company2 about the origins of their creative journey, their activities in Tokyo, and their approach to artistic expression.

THU, JUL 31, 2025

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Contemporary Artist Sayaka Miyata / #AMGC Vol.9

Contemporary artist Sayaka Miyata is currently presenting one of the highlight programs at Osaka Art & Design 2025.In this interview, we speak with her about her unique perspective—overlaying the dynamism of life and evolution onto familiar materials like fabric and thread—as well as the inspirations behind her work and her vision for the future.

THU, JUN 12, 2025

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Creative Unit “Palab” / #AMGC Vol.8

For the eighth edition of “AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS,” we spoke with Mr. Yamano and Mr. Nakazato of Palab, a creative unit that envisions scrap materials as “materials from a parallel world” and uses them to reveal alternate dimensions.Continuously offering unique perspectives across a wide range of fields including art, design, and spatial practice, Palab shared with us the stories behind their activities and the inspirations that drive their work.

MON, APR 28, 2025

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Pop Artist Saku Seidenba (Diàn) / #AMGC Vol.7

The seventh installment of "AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS" features Saku Seidenba (Diàn), a pop artist, singer-songwriter, art director, and fashion designer who excels across a wide range of fields. With a multicultural perspective and a unique worldview, Diàn continues to express themselves in various domains such as music, art, and fashion. In this interview, we will take a closer look at the creative process behind their work.

WED, MAR 05, 2025

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Artist Yuko Hara / #AMGC Vol.6

AWRD presents its new series, "AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS".For its sixth installment, we interview artist Yuko Hara, who won the Grand Prix in the Art category of theShirokane 5-chome Award, a creative competition jointly organized by KIGI × OFS and AWRD.Ahead of her solo exhibition at OFS GALLERY in February 2025, we spoke with her about her creative philosophy and sources of inspiration.

MON, JAN 27, 2025

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Multidisciplinary, Interdisciplinary Artist Pamela Tan / #AMGC Vol.5

We feature Pamela Poh Sin Tan, a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary artist who creates works that span across various fields.Based in Malaysia, Pamela presents works that fuse architecture and installations, exhibiting them in diverse spaces such as public areas and museums.We had the opportunity to talk with Pamela, who creates art accessible to people in everyday life, about her creative activities and the inspirations behind her work.

TUE, JAN 07, 2025

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Textile Artist Marina Fernández Ramos / #AMGC Vol.4

The new series “AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS” (#AMGC) from "AWRD," a platform that connects creators with projects, is now in its third installment. This time, we feature Marina Fernández Ramos, an architect and designer from Spain. Marina works on projects that try to connect objects, species and spaces, through cooperative processes.

MON, OCT 21, 2024

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AI & Digital Fashion Researcher, Kanji Kyoda / #AMGC Vol.3

The new series “AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS” (#AMGC) from "AWRD," a platform that connects creators with projects, is now in its third installment. This time, we feature AI and digital fashion researcher Kanji Kyoda. He is gaining attention for his unique style of "hacking" materials that are challenging to incorporate into fashion, transforming them into new fashion statements. We spoke with Kanji about his ever-evolving creative work and the inspirations behind it.

MON, SEP 09, 2024

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Photographer #ISO1638400 / #AMGC Vol.2

The new series "AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS" (#AMGC) by AWRD, a platform that connects creators and projects, is back with its second installment featuring photographer #ISO1638400 (Isoichirokusanhachiyonreirei), also known as Iso. Iso's body of work, which is unified by a monochrome palette, combines a noise-like texture and the analog feel of a film camera with digital precision and creativity. This fusion results in pieces that are both mystical and painterly. We had the opportunity to speak with Iso, who brings a fresh perspective and innovative techniques to contemporary photography, about his work and himself.

THU, AUG 29, 2024

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3DCG Artist Luna Woelle / #AMGC Vol.1

The new series "AWRD meets GLOBAL CREATORS" (#AMGC) from the platform "AWRD," which connects creators and projects. Under the theme of 'New Sensibilities,' we spotlight up-and-coming creators from around the world who are active in various fields, such as design and art, exploring their work and the unique cultures of their respective countries. For the inaugural edition, we feature Luna Woelle. After studying graphic design in her home country of Slovenia, Luna came to Japan to attend a culinary school specializing in Japanese cuisine. Since the pandemic, she has returned to digital art and is now active as a 3DCG artist, as well as expanding her career as a DJ. Slovenia in Central Europe and Japan, located in the Far East from a European perspective—through Luna's activities and works, we explore the allure and differences in creativity that connect these two countries.

MON, AUG 19, 2024

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