B-OWND, an arts and crafts platform provided by Tanseisha, will be showcasing a collaborative work between ceramic artist Takahiro Koga and manga artist Go Nagai.
The "Hip Armor Cup Ultimate Mechanical Demon God Form," a recreation of the popular work "Mazinger Z," will be unveiled for the first time at "SCOPE MIAMI BEACH 2024," which will be held in Miami, USA from Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Collaborative work: Cheek Armor Cup Ultimate Mechanical Demon God Form (photographed by Yuji Kimura)
Based on the work, which became a pioneer of giant humanoid robot manga and anime, we have produced Takahiro Koga's masterpiece "Hooyoroi Sake Cup" under the supervision of its creator Go Nagai and Dynamic Production. The sake cup is inspired by the cheek armor worn by samurai warriors, and although it is shaped like a mask, it is also a usable tea utensil. Two of these works are limited to two and can be seen at both the B-OWND booth and the Shueisha Manga Art Heritage booth, which is exhibiting Go Nagai's works. We also plan to exhibit it in Japan and start selling it in limited editions in the new year.
Since launching its service in 2019, B-OWND has undertaken various initiatives to popularize Japanese crafts as art, including hosting various events to convey Japanese aesthetics and opening permanent galleries. Through these initiatives, we aim to contribute to raising the international value of creating spaces based on Japanese aesthetics.
Collaborative Work Overview
| Title | Samurai Ware Mask Model. Mazinger Z |
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| writer | Takahiro Koga x Go Nagai |
| Overview | Mazinger Z, which became hugely popular in the 1970s as a manga and TV anime, is the foundation of the current rise of manga and anime both in Japan and overseas, and is the origin of subsequent robot manga and anime, so it is significant that it is being exhibited as an art piece. The way humans get into robots and become stronger is similar to modern warlords who become stronger by wearing armor, so it has been recreated as a cheek armor cup. |
| Production year | 2024年 |
| size | H150×W390×D170 |
| material | Porcelain clay (Amakusa pottery stone) |
| Exhibition | G019・H021 (B-OWND booth), D023 (Shueisha Manga Art Heritage booth) |
Left: Takahiro Koga, Right: Go Nagai The "Hokyoroi-hai" can actually be used as a tea utensil.
Overview of "SCOPE MIAMI BEACH 2024"
| Dates | December 3, 2024 (Tuesday) - December 8, 2024 (Sunday) |
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| Venue | SCOPE MIAMI BEACH pavilion (801 Ocean drive Miami beach, FL33139, USA) |
| Organizer | SCOPE |
| Official Website | https://scope-art.com/ |
About the ceramic artist Takahiro Koga
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1987. Since 2017, he has set up studios in Nakagawa-cho, Fukuoka Prefecture and Nagashima-cho, Kagoshima Prefecture, and currently produces pottery in two locations. In respect of Sen no Rikyu, he advocates the opposing aesthetic of "anti-wabi-sabi." His style is characterized by flashy, extravagant colors and countless studs to accentuate the presence of objects. He updates the traditional forms of Japanese art and culture, and creates works that reflect the concerns of modern society.
About Manga Artist Go Nagai
Born in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1945. Debuted with Meakashi Polikichi (published in Bokura) in 1967. Started serialization of Harenchi Gakuen in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1968, which became a social phenomenon. In 1972, in parallel with the planning of a TV animation, he serialized Devilman in Weekly Shonen Magazine and Mazinger Z in Weekly Shonen Jump. In 1973, he serialized Cutie Honey in Weekly Shonen Champion. His works range from comedy and gag to dark fantasy, science fiction, and horror. As of 2024, he still has a series being serialized. In 2019, he was awarded the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier) by the French government.
About Shueisha Manga Art Heritage
With the vision of "Making manga an art form that should be passed down," the website was launched in March 2021. As Shueisha's first cross-border e-commerce, it sells manga art prints both domestically and internationally. In November 2023, a physical store, "Shueisha Manga Art Heritage Tokyo Gallery," will open at Azabudai Hills. Works include "ONE PIECE" by Eiichiro Oda, "BLEACH" by Tite Kubo, "The Rose of Versailles" by Riyoko Ikeda, and "TANAAMI!! AKATSUKA!!" by Keiichi Tanaami and Fujio Akatsuka. Sales certificates linked to blockchain NFTs are issued. Original content can be viewed on the member site depending on the work owned. Website: https://mangaart.jp/ja
About "B-OWND"
Launched in May 2019, B-OWND is an online marketplace that handles craft works as the highest form of art that expresses Japanese beauty. By carefully introducing artists and their works, the platform aims to connect artists with buyers. In addition, B-OWND allows you to purchase works that come with a blockchain-based digital certificate of authenticity. The fact that you have purchased a work is recorded semi-permanently, and each person's aesthetic sense is engraved in the history of art and crafts.
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