Following last year, “AT THE CORNER” welcomes the wood carving artist, Tomoya Arai for his exhibition and sales event.

Arai is an autodidact in the handling of wood and lacquer. His creative process is full of originality and freedom. While his works such as bowls and spoons feature scars made during the carving process, each piece have a rough yet refined allure. His works are made to serve as “tools” for the everyday life and each piece is unique. During his time away from his creative process, Arai plows the field and enjoys living with what nature offers him. Please do not miss this chance to see his collection.
We look forward to your visit.

The artist is scheduled to be present at the venue on Saturday, March 23rd.

「I enjoy using my froe to carve wood. The rackety “me” disappears as a serene “me” takes over its place but once the rackety children come the rackety “me” returns, that’s when my wife comes by and remarks: it’s nice to see you guys having such a good time.」 — Tomoya Arai

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For our very first time, HIN Arts&Science Nijodori Kyoto is hosting a personal exhibition featuring the potter, Adam Silverman. After working as the studio director at HEATH CERAMICS in California, Silverman has been energetically creating his own works which feature lava-like texture and original shapes which bring forth the uniqueness of his universe. Including bowls which he created for the first time in several years, the exhibition will also feature works which are filled with functionality. We look forward to your visit.

"The work in this show celebrates the physical: Materials from the earth, geometry, chemistry and physical processes...all with a goal of seeking the metaphysical." — Adam Silverman

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During the two days between Saturday March 16th and 17th, OVER THE COUNTER presents its annual “Ishikawa Garment Brush Demonstration Sale Event”. We welcome the brush artisan Mr. Kazuo Ishikawa who will demonstrate his creation process. Mr. Ishikawa will also share his advice on the use his brushes and their care methods. Participants will also have the opportunity to directly speak with Mr. Ishikawa for any questions. In this era of abundant fabrics and their variations, please do not miss this chance to get a rare insight about “how to properly take care” of your garments in accordance to the material. We look forward to your visit.

*Mr. Ishikawa will be present at the store between noon till 17pm during the two days.

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“SHOES and THINGS” in Tokyo and “CORNER” in Kyoto will host a pattern-order event featuring items using crocodile leathers. Including new shapes, we bring you a selection of pieces which can be enjoyed throughout your “daily life”.

At A&S, we work with a Japanese traditional tanner who specializes in reptile leathers. Each leather is created by the tanner with more than 50 processes including tanning, dyeing and finishing which takes about 3 months. For the finishing process, a globally rare process is used to create leathers with softer textures. Being richly oiled to the core, each leather has an allure which deepens with continued use which is characteristic to A&S. Due to the uniqueness of the material itself, there are only about 20 companies worldwide who can handle them. Please come and experience the texture of crocodile leather carefully tanned by skilled artisans over time.

*Leathers used to make these items are imported in accordance to the Washington Convention. Not limited to leathers, all other parts will be put to use.
*Ordered items will take about 6 months until they are ready.

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From Friday February 1st to Thursday 28th, “SHOES and THINGS” will host a semi-order event of women’s ready-to-wear shoes featuring the bespoke shoe brand “MARQUESS”. The event marks our new engagement between “MARQUESS” and “ARTS&SCIENCE” which began last year at “CORNER” in Kyoto.

During the 2 days of Saturday February 9th and Sunday 10th, the designer Mr. Kawaguchi will be present at the store. Exclusive leathers not available in the standard lineup will also be there for you to choose from. Please do not miss this rare occasion where you can discuss with the designer to create your very own pair.

* Saturday February 9th and Sunday 10th will be limited to customers with appointments. To make your reservation, please call “SHOES and THINGS”.
(All are welcome to take a look at the collection but please kindly note that in peak hours, the service will be limited to customers with reservations)

Please take a look at our article featuring the collection.
→ Behind the Scenes — MARQUESS

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From Sunday January 13th 2019, art books selected by “POST”, the bookshop in Ebisu, Tokyo will come together at &SHOP KYOTO.

The event will feature works from “Edition Maeght” which was established in 1973 as the publishing division of the historic Galerie Maeght in France. For the event, we bring you the art magazine “Derrière le miroir” and works by the artist Warja Lavater, who is famous for creating books bound in accordion-style.

All works featured in the exhibition are highly artistic pieces in lithography. Please come and experience them at our store. We look forward to your visit.

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Antonello Tedde, the creator behind bags using traditional hand woven fabrics from the Italian island of Sardinia, will be launching a new collection of home accessories titled “ANTOTE”.

OVER THE COUNTER brings you a preview of the new collection together with an order event where you can select your own pattern and yarn (available in 30 colors) for seat cushions, mats and rugs. Please come and select your favorite piece to enliven your everyday life. We look forward to seeing you at the store.

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For the second time, ARTS&SCIENCE will be presenting an order event of furniture in collaboration with the woodworking artist, Masashi Ifuji at our two stores in Tokyo and Kyoto.

From mizuya tansu* to ornamental drawers, the event will feature drawers that can be customized depending on where and how you would like to use them. The event will also feature new collection of vegetable-dyed oval boxes and a series of mirrors including cheval mirrors. Please come and order your very own furniture to match your needs. We look forward to your visit.

*mizuya tansu: Japanese traditional cupboards and furniture used in kitchens

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Reliure is a traditional bookbinding technique where a bookbinder puts his/her skill in rebinding a temporary bound book with the request of a booklover. Even in the era of mass printed machine-bound books, this technique continues through this day. In the exhibition “CAHIERS”, whose title is taken from the French word for “notebooks”, we will be exhibiting Higuchi’s works. Her works will also be available for sale. Each of the 14 notebooks created with respect to 14 personalities ranging from painter, architect, dancer, mathematician and travelling violinist is made from different paper and leather collected from various parts of Europe exclusively for this event which makes each piece unique.

Ranging from diary, guestbook to sketchbook, please come and enjoy the profound universe of Higuchi’s works where each notebook becomes a book with the passing of time.

SPECIAL EVENT !
From Friday December 7th to Thursday 13th, the event will also feature exclusive jewelries made by Marie-Hélène de Taillac. Please don’t miss this opportunity where colorful jewelry meets extraordinary notebooks bound in leather.

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New Year’s decoration by the florist “Mitate” is coming back to A&S. We have a wide selection ranging from modern kadomatsu* to tricolor waramochi** set in A&S exclusive lacquerware to newest decorations featuring Chinese twelve zodiacs and musubi yanagi*** in a special vase made by “Konbu Kanamono” in Kyoto. Please come and enjoy the latest collection to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

*kadomatsu: gate decorations with pine branches
** waramochi: sweet paste made from straws
***musubi yanagi: decorations made from willow trees

Mitate’s items will be available at HIN Arts & Science in Kyoto and OVER THE COUNTER in Tokyo. We look forward to your visit.

※ Please note that period when Mitate’s items are available are different between Kyoto and Tokyo.

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For the third time since 2010 and 2014, ARTS&SCIENCE is hosting an exhibition featuring Ernst Gamperl from Friday October 26th to Sunday November 11th at two venues, Tokyo and Kyoto.

The exhibition will showcase a series of works -including large objects - created by Ernst Gamperl, the winner of the annual LOEWE Craft Prize 2017, an international award with the mission of introducing extraordinary craftsmanship which are given to modern artisans around the world. Gamperl’s expressive and original works are made from trees which were cut down due to various reasons. Gamperl ventures on using these materials which undergo changes in form together with the advancement of the drying process. We hope you will enjoy Gamperl’s profound works which bring forth the characteristic of the tree itself. We look forward to your visit.

• ※ Photography by Bernhard Spöttel
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Atsushi Sakai is a woodworking artist and the curator of “Sajiya”, the gallery-atelier in the peaceful town of Ushimado in Okayama. Sakai’s first exhibition after changing his artist name to 瀟木子 Sho Bok Si will be held at HIN Arts & Science Nijodori Kyoto from Friday November 2nd to Sunday November 11th 2018.

Various wooden spoons from the classic 25-size to one-of-a-kind pieces will be available. We look forward to seeing you there.

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SUPPER CLUB NO.29 is taking place at DOWN THE STAIRS from Sunday October 21st to Tuesday October 23rd for a limited period of 3 days.

For our 29th SUPPER CLUB, we welcome the chef, Sota Atsumi from the long-established CLOWN BAR in Paris. Atsumi’s dishes which combines gastronomy and techniques were highly popular during our previous SUPPER CLUB in 2015. After thorough preparations, Atsumi will be opening his restaurant MAISON in January 2019. For the coming SUPPER CLUB, we welcome Rikako Kobayashi, who worked with Atsumi as patissier at CLOWN BAR, to present KISSA* MAISON. The event will feature French sweets made from ingredients of the season to pair them with natural wines. 5 dessert dishes - including savory desserts – will also be available as a la carte dishes. CLOWN BAR’s iconic dish will also be back. Please come and enjoy this exclusive chance to enjoy MAISON’s desserts prior to its opening.

*Kissa = coffee parlour

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ARTS&SCIENCE presents an event featuring “MERCI BAKE” at our Kyoto Bekkan from Friday October 12th to Monday October 15th 2018.

MERCI BAKE, a French confectionery shop based in Setagaya’s Shoin Jinja Dori in Tokyo, is coming to Kyoto for an exclusive cake shop limited for 4 days! Their all-time favorites such as pound cake, scone, granola and many more menus will be available to enjoy on the spot or as takeaways.

Please don’t miss this occasion to enjoy MERCI BAKE’s delights this autumn in Kyoto. We look forward to seeing you there.

*Please note that Sunday October 14th is fully booked with reservations for dine-in customers (takeaways will be available without reservations).

On top of a mountain looking over a lake, there stands a traditional house with no running water nor gas. In this self-sufficient environment lives the potter, the painter and the chirographer: Kenichi Takanaka. With his family and a dozen or so farm animals including goats, pigs and chickens, Takanaka expresses what happens in his everyday life in his artwork.

Once again, A&S is hosting Takanaka’s exhibition in Tokyo and Kyoto. Using a toreutic technique which uses a graver to hammer small circular patterns, Takanaka creates “nanako” earthenware and vases. Along with these works, his hanging scroll made in collaboration with A&S will also be exhibited. Please come and enjoy the unique world celebrating the fusion of meticulous craftsmanship and witty motifs.


At the bottom of the valley, dogs bark and monkeys squeak.
On top of the mountain is myself, practicing zazen with my wife nearby.
Without any sound of its wings, an owl silently passes by
the left side of my wife
to disappear into the glorious morning sun rising above the mountain…
Today is going to be another fine day! ——— Kenichi Takanaka

AT THE CORNER and HIN / Arts & Science, Nijodori Kyoto will simultaneously host an exhibition with the aizome studio, ＜LITMUS＞.

LITMUS has always stayed true to the Japanese traditional dyeing technique of aizome (ai indigo dyeing) by using ai solution created from fermented natural materials. With the help of nature’s force and human hands, each “indigo blue” is never the same which makes it more unique together with the characteristics of those who wear them. The exhibition will focus on the light to dark gradation of this “ai indigo blue” to introduce you to the fascinating world of aizome.

Stoles, handkerchiefs, bandanas, pouches and many more aizome items exclusively created and collected for this exhibition will also be available for sale.

BYO order
From August 10th to 12th, you can bring your own A&S items (limited to natural items in white or ecru) to have them dyed at LITMUS. Kazuo Yoshikawa from LITMUS will be present during these 3 days for any consultations.

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MERCI BAKE is coming to DOWN THE STAIRS. For this SUPPER CLUB event, we bring you 4 types of desserts and drinks in pairs developed by MERCI MAKE. Each pair consists of a dessert “dish” which evokes elaborate desserts served at restaurants and a matching drink to form a perfect “pairing”. They will bring out the best of each other to create a unique and savory experience.

It is the first time for DOWN THE STAIRS to host this type of event so we are excited to see what happens. Baked goods, MERCI BAKE’s specialty, and granolas blended for A&S will also be available for sale. We look forward to your visit.

The bookshop ＜POST＞, which is located in the Ebisu district of Tokyo, is coming back to Kyoto this August. POST, which sheds light on books created by particular publishers and SPOT, which focuses on designers: these dual elements have allowed an exclusive selection of books at &SHOP Kyoto. We look forward to seeing you there.

POST_Radius Books
＜Radius Books＞ is an American publisher based in the southern state of New Mexico. The event will feature selected works ranging from photography to modern art. We introduce you to the universe of exquisite art books with meticulous editing which creates clear-cut beauty and rich contents.

SPOT_Yoshihisa TANAKA
Designers play a vital role in deciding the final appearance of the book. For this event, we will be featuring the designer Yoshihisa Tanaka, who is also the art director at POST. In recent years, Tanaka has designed over 100 photography books and art books while also taking part in art direction, planning and carrying out various projects for companies and events. This event will also introduce you to these works to present the originality of Tanaka’s creations.

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SHOES and THINGS is welcoming Ms. Yuka Murase, the designer of Le Yucca’s, for another semi-custom order event this year.

Le Yucca’s shoes, whose design is based on a comprehensive understanding towards the structure of human feet, are remarkable for their beautiful form and comfort. Each pair is carefully made by traditional techniques which does not require any adhesives at a historic Italian studio belonging to Enzo Bonafè.

During this semi-custom order event, you will be able to choose your own color for each part to match your pair of simple loafer. Rare and precious leathers such as baby crocodile leathers will be available together with newly launched 2018AW collection and classic items. It is a special opportunity where you will be able to speak with the designer to decide your favorite style or to hear interesting stories about shoes. We look forward to your visit.

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From Saturday July 21st to Sunday 29th, &SHOP AOYAMA will be hosting the exhibition of Tamako Yoshii, the felt cat artist. Works in the exhibit will be available for sale.

“Small cats” made by Yoshii are palm-sized felines featuring humorous movements and expressions which only a true cat lover can capture and depict.

Yoshii’s works which will be presented at &SHOP AOYAMA are made with great care using the technique of “hair grafting”. Here, wool is put into small bundles to slowly cover the entire piece. The smaller the piece, the more difficult it becomes to recreate its lifelike expression and shape. Yoshii takes time and effort to bring each piece to completion. Respecting the artist’s pursuit towards its perfection, the collection which consists of 10 new works has been waiting for this opportunity.

With their soft coats and one-of-a-kind glass eyes that seem to glimmer with different angles, these adorable cats look as if they are ready to spring into action.

※ The artist will be around on Saturday, July 21st.

※ The purchase of Yoshii’s works will be upon lottery. If you are interested in its purchase, please fill in the lottery form which will be available at &SHOP from 12pm Saturday July 21st (the result will be available on July 30th).
※ For more information about the lottery, please refer to the instructions below.

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AT THE CORNER will be hosting “Nadia with White” from Friday, July 6th till Sunday, July 22nd.

This exhibition takes its name from the original exhibition which took place at A&S in 2007 which featured the Italian model, Nadia Galli. The first event was inspired by the photographer, Hajime Sawatari’s iconic work Nadia where Sawatari boldly captured the subtle changes of Nadia’s emotions in love.

This July, 11 years after the first exhibition, AT THE CORENER will be revisiting the universe of “Nadia with White” with a series of A&S garments in white and photographic works put together for this occasion. Together with exquisitely bound photography books including works in the exhibition, rare prints will also be available for sale during the event. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Beginning from Friday, June 15th, newly arrived pieces from our familiar jewelry brands will come together at the second floor of A&S AOYAMA.

Together with rings and earrings from ＜Marie-Hélène de Taillac＞ and ＜William Welstead＞, new works by ＜Jacqueline Rabun＞ - which reveals itself for the first time in Japan - and various other pieces will be available to enliven your early summer days. Perfect for everyday occasions, holidays and special events, please come and discover the collection at our store. We look forward to your visit.

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The renowned English brand ＜FOX UMBRELLAS＞ is widely known for producing the world’s finest umbrellas. Their umbrellas display beauty and functionality whether they are open or folded. Ever since its establishment, the brand stays true to their traditional handmade technique which has been handed over by skilled artisans.

For the first time in two years, ARTS&SCIENCE presents a special pattern order event at OVER THE COUNTER and HIN / Arts & Science, Nijodori Kyoto. It is the first time for the event to take place in Kyoto. In addition to gentlemen’s umbrellas, you can also choose from ladies’ umbrellas and make your selection from 9 handles and 30 colors to create your very own piece. Semi-order for telescopic umbrellas will also be available. Why not create your own umbrella to make your rainy days more cheerful? We look forward to seeing you there.

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This February, HIN Arts & Science, Nijodori Kyoto presented the exhibition, “An Encouragement of Bunraku” to commemorate the succession of Toyotake Sakihodayu - the narrator of Ningyo Joruri Bunraku - as the 6th Takemoto Oritayu.
The exhibition which enabled visitors to experience the Japanese traditional theatrical art of Bunraku has been successful and we are pleased to announce that the exhibition will be touring to AT THE CORNER in Minato-ku, Minami Aoyama. Tools and costumes used by the triad: the narrator (tayu), the shamisen (a three stringed Japanese lute) player and the puppeteer and elegant puppets will be displayed at the venue. Items selected by Tayu who has a profound knowledge toward crafts and products will also be available for sale.

Please come and experience the enchanting world of Bunraku, which shall one day guide you to the theatre to enjoy this exquisite form of traditional art. We look forward to your visit.

• Exhibition support (titles without honorifics): Takemoto Oritayu / Tsuruzawa Seiki / Yoshida Minoshiro
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Starting from Friday, April 20th to Sunday, May 6th, AT THE CORNER showcases the complete line up of our HOME COLLECTION.

“We want to create pajamas and towels whose quality we can be sure of.” Since the launch of the brand, A&S has strived to create items varying from one-piece pajamas, home wears and other goods for daily use with this thought in our minds. Each piece is the fruit of trials, errors and improvements. After further pursuing the texture, comfort and usefulness of each piece, we finally launched our Home Collection in 2015. The collection consists of items that will enhance your daily comfort. These are the basic items which sets apart from our seasonal collection and are meant to be enjoyed inside the house.

Garments made from organic cotton, comfortably fitting seamless undergarments, quick absorbing and drying towels with exquisite texture - The event focuses on our complete collection under the theme, “discreet luxury”. AT THE CORNER will be changed into a living space to feature furniture and daily items made by artisans and brands who are familiar to A&S. We will also feature items from FRITZ HANSEN and rugs from LIGHT YEARS for the first time at A&S. We look forward to your visit.


Fritz Hansen, Kazumi Tsuji, Masashi Ifuji, Faye Toogood, Peter Ivy, ikken, LIGHT YEARS, APOLOGIA (antique goods) etc... *listed in arbitrary order

The complete line up of our HOME COLLECTION can be viewed from here.
→ HOME COLLECTION

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For the first time, ARTS&SCIENCE will present exhibition “Calco 47” by wood work artist Ryuji Mitani. It will take place at HIN / Arts & Science, Nijodori Kyoto, duration between Friday, March 30th and Sunday, April 8th. We look forward to see you there.

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Woodwork artist, Tomoya Arai is diligently working on his creation while growing his own crops in the remote among mountains of Shimanto in Kouchi prefecture. His creations are consisted of everyday utensils such as spoons and vessels. He takes advantage of the wood’s quality, and purposely leaves the marks left by the chisel.
For the first time, A&S will be presenting the upcoming exhibition by Tomoya Arai at AT THE CORNER. You will be able to witness varieties of utensils filled with zestful charm. Hope you can join us for this wonderful occasion.

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HIN Arts & Science, Nijodori Kyoto announces the upcoming exhibition, “An Encouragement of Bunraku”. This exhibition was made possible when Sonya Park initiated a celebration to commemorate the succession of Toyotake Sakihodayu, her friend for over 15 years and the narrator of Ningyo Joruri Bunraku (a traditional theatrical art featuring puppets) as the 6th Takemoto Oritayu. From Tayu’s personal belongings to puppeteer costumes and props, the exhibition showcases rare objects which are often closed to the public. With respect to Oritayu’s profound knowledge toward crafts and products, the exhibition also features Oritayu’s kubarimono, his novelty collection. It will be an exceptional opportunity to experience the traditional art which is so unique to Japan. Arts & Science is pleased to share the charm of Bunraku and we look forward to your visit.

A book signing event will take place to celebrate the launch of the 6th Oritayu’s published work, Bunraku no Susume -An Encouragement of Bunraku- (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha). More detail to follow on our website and SNS.

• Exhibition support (titles without honorifics): Takemoto Oritayu / Yoshida Minoshiro
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We are proud to announce that A&S Aoyama shop between February 10th and 11th will hold a special occasion for ordering 2018AW collection of Isabella Stefanelli. Varieties of shapes and the materials are selectable for you to create your own personalized item such as jackets, coats and bags. Unveiling of the collection is faster than anywhere else. Isabella herself will be there to assist you with your selection. Come and join us to see the series of well-crafted pieces by Isabella Stefanelli.

Between February 2nd and 18th, we are proud to invite MAN-TLE from Australia to AT THE CORNER to present a pop-up store, “MAN-TLE shop”.

The brand character is determined by the high dense heavyweight cotton, resembling the wild Australian landscape.The garment will come to adopt regardless of whoever is a wearer, changing
its expression.

“MAN-TLE shop” will showcase the latest collection from 18SS and collaborative item with A&S. You can also find an original metallic items and image book by the brand. Larz Harry and Aida Kim, the two designers will be present at the gallery on Friday, 2nd.

Join us for this rare occasion to experience the world interpreted by MAN-TLE.