Subsequence No. 3 ¥3,800+TAX
Subsequence is a magazine that captures the et cetera of crafts and culture from around the world with overwhelming passion and a keen perspective.Previous issue featured in HOUYHNHNM. almost 10 months since the release of With the threat of viruses sweeping the globe and our lives changing dramatically, the long-awaited third issue will be released on Wednesday, September 30.
The large, thread-bound format remains the same, but the 168 pages have been scaled up even further. Not only has the volume increased, but its density has also become denser and deeper.
The opening essay is written by Kyohei Sakaguchi, who has three faces: musician Lee Lang, writer Yuka Shibasaki, Funny Singer, and writer, painter, and musician. The special feature, "That Moment, Those Clothes," features Toru Nishiyama, director of WTAPS, musician Kyle Field, and others, who share their precious personal lives as well as their memories of these items.
In addition, a detailed report by Hiroki Nakamura of "visvim" on the project to restore the masterpiece house of Richard Neutra, a master architect of the mid-century period in California, and an article on the "bamboo bark weaving" left behind by architect Bruno Taut in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture will also be featured. The magazine will also feature an article on the "bamboo bark weaving" technique left behind by architect Bruno Taut in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture.
In conjunction with the publication of the magazine, the "Subsequece Bazaar" event is scheduled to be held at "visvim Omotesando" and "WMV VISVIM TOKYO" from September 18 (Fri.).
JUMBO TEE S/S VEG DYE (Subsequence) ¥28,000+TAX each
. T-shirts with the cover colors from the first issue to the third issue reproduced by grass-dyeing.
JUMBO TEE S/S (VISVIMNAITO 3) ¥13,000+TAX
Printed T-shirts incorporating works by Kei Naito, who will have a store at the exhibition event.
Acoma earthenware from Dolores Lewis , a Native American from New Mexico. Price TBD.
Pottery by Guillermo Cuellar , a Minnesota potter who studied under Warren McKenzie, a student of Bernard Leach. Price TBD.
Oyyo rugs are hand spun and hand tufted by artisans in India . Dyeing is natural, using local materials. Price TBD.
Carry bag from the Chavante tribe, an indigenous Brazilian tribe. Price TBD.
Stencil drawing by illustrator Jerry Ukai . Limited edition with an edition number . Price TBD.
This is an opportunity to purchase works and products from artists, makers, and craftspeople who have been featured in "Subsequence" in the past, so be sure to stop by.
Subsequence" weaves together beautiful visuals that excite the heart with every turn of the page, and a carefully spun, substantial text.
Open this book to learn about the Arts & Crafts and culture that has been passed down from generation to generation, and to be taken on a 168-page trip around the world where there is no threat of viruses and no masks are needed.
Subsequence Vol.3
On sale: Wednesday, September 30
Specifications:
Japanese-English bilingual
168 pages , all color
Large format size of 260mm x 372mm
Handling:
Sold at "visvim" directly-managed stores in Japan, the U.S., Europe, and Asia, as well as at some select stores, and via mail order on the web.
Official Site
Instagram: @subsequence_magazine
Subsequence BAZAAR
Dates: Friday, September 18 - Sunday, September 27
Hours: 11:00 - 20:00
Location:
visvim / 2F GYRE, 5-10-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
WMV VISVIM TOKYO / 1-22-1 Aobadai, Meguro-ku
Exhibit:
Dolores Lewis (Acoma/New Mexico)
Guillermo Cuellar (Ceramics/Minnesota)
Oyyo (Textile/Stockholm)
Incausa (Brazilian indigenous crafts/ New York)
Mingei Okumura (Chinese folk art)
Jerry Ukai (Illustration/Tokyo)
SHOKKI (pottery)
Mie Maejima (Bamboo bark weaving/Gunma)
Kei Naito (Illustration, T-shirt/Tokyo), etc.