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  1. Lecturer discovers way of the samurai in Preston

    Katy Cowan /

    An artist on a quest to rediscover an ancient Japanese metalwork technique found what he was looking for in the unlikeliest of places - the mayoral offices in Preston. Silversmith Coilin O'Dubhghaill has completed a restoration of the Preston civic chains of office, after learning that its creator, 19th century sculptor Alfred Gilbert, used shakudo - a unique alloy first used to decorate samura...

  2. New exhibition marks first anniversary of Japanese tsunami

    Katy Cowan /

    Ikon presents Postcards From Japan – A Message From Tohoku Artists, an exhibition marking the first anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit north east Japan on 11 March 2011. In the aftermath of the disaster, electronic means of communication...

  3. New partnership with Japan to increase employability opportunities

    Katy Cowan /

    Edge Hill University has linked up with Japan to share best practice in technology which will result in better employability opportunities for students. The St Helens-based University has been awarded a grant from the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation – a charity that supports closer links between Britain and Japan - to help forge new links with the country and improve...

  4. Soulful Gallery sets Japanese Pop-up Street Scene for Kirin Ichiban

    Katy Cowan /

    Urban artist collective Soulful Gallery has been commissioned by brand experience company N2O to supply the backdrop for Japan’s prime brew, Kirin Ichiban’s pop-up Yatai restaurant in the Dray Walk Gallery, Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London. This will be in-situ from 3rd - 8th August...

  5. English ceramicist celebrated in Japan

    Jaselyn Melling /

    Work by the ceramic artist Helena Seget has received a special award in this year’s International Ceramics Festival Mino Competition. The MINO festival takes place in Japan every three years and attracts up to 4,000 entries from more than 50 countries across the globe. Helena was the highest-placed European artist...

  6. Kingston design students address disaster relief

    Jaselyn Melling /

    The spate of natural catastrophes that has dominated the headlines so far this year has prompted Kingston University students to come up with creative new ways to assist both victims and aid workers in disaster zones. Their solutions range from simple ideas – such as cardboard boxes that transform into charts of missing people and magnetic letters for the sides of aid vehicles...

  7. Peace bracelets for Japan

    Claire Latham /

    We’ve all watched in horror over recent weeks as Mother Nature dealt its most devastating blow, leaving Japan in the grip of a mind blowing relief effort with unspeakable lives and worlds shattered. Echos of the disaster have been felt worldwide; with people all across the globe wanting to do all they can to help rebuild a broken Japan...

  8. Photographers raise money for Japan earthquake victims

    Katy Cowan /

    Three London photographers have set up an international project to help the victims of the Tohoku earthquake in Japan. The Print Aid Project now involves renowned photographers from around the world who have donated their images to be sold on the project website with all money raised going to the Red Cross charity...

  9. Helping Japan

    Avril Kelly /

    Natsuki Otani A.k.a. Nat from Illustration Rally has teamed up with illustrator Erica Sharpe, 300dpi and Lea Wade to form a Japan Tsunami Appeal team, "Ganbare Nippon". Illustrators, artists, anyone out there can submit and donate artworks and images of hope to the 'Ganbare Nippon: Don't Give Up Japan' rally. This rally is for people to express the sentiments of hope and support that will help ...

  10. Help Japan

    Katy Cowan /

    Italian advertising agency H-57 Creative Station have created the following art posters to commemorate last week's tragedy in Japan. As part of their campaign, they're encouraging as many people as possible to help the Japanese population via this link. Please show ...

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