Kengo Kuma

Kengo Kuma

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Internationally-acclaimed architect known for his style of using locally-produced materials to create buildings in harmony with regional traditions and the natural surroundings. Among his many internationally-known works are the Nezu Museum and the New Kabukiza Theater.

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Kengo Kuma
Kengo Kuma

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In Between Mountains And Oceans
Himself
Finding their place between the forest and the sea, the Japanese have always felt awe and gratitude toward Nature. Since ancient times, they have negotiated their own unique relationship with their natural surroundings. Acclaimed photographer Masa-aki Miyazawa discovered the essence of that ancient way of living in Ise Jingu, Japan’s holiest Shinto shrine. Inspired by the idea of sending a message to the future in the same way this ancient shrine keeps alive the traditions of the past, Miyazawa used an ultra-high resolution 4K camera to create a breathtaking visual journey linking the Ise forest with other forests throughout Japan.