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Dec 21, 2024
The Role of Seasons in Japan and Their Influence on Art
Introduction
Japan is renowned for its distinct four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—each celebrated throu...
Dec 7, 2024
Siegfried Bing: Pioneering Japonisme in Europe
Siegfried Bing was a trailblazing figure who brought the beauty of Japanese art to Europe, fueling the Japonisme move...
Nov 23, 2024
From Paris to Japan: The Japonisme Legacy of Henri Rivière
Henri Rivière was a pivotal figure in the Japonisme movement, which saw a profound influence of Japanese aesthetics o...
Nov 9, 2024
The Enduring Influence of Mount Fuji: Artists Who Captured Its Majesty
Mount Fuji, Japan's iconic peak, has long captivated the hearts and minds of artists across the globe. Its majestic ...
Oct 13, 2024
The Timeless Art of Tattoo Stencils: From Ancient Origins to Modern Precision
Tattoo stencils have been an integral part of the tattooing process for centuries, evolving alongside the art form it...
Aug 10, 2024
The Enduring Appeal of American Traditional Tattoos
Introduction
American Traditional tattoos, often referred to as "Old School" tattoos, hold a timeless place in the ta...
Jul 11, 2023
The Power of Local Printing: Ensuring Quality at Every Step
At Kintaro Publishing, we believe that being present during the printing process is crucial to ensure impeccable results. Join us as we explore the significance of this journey and the meticulous attention we give to every detail.
Dec 27, 2022
The tattoo as a symbol of resistance
“The social articulation of difference is a complex, ongoing negotiation.”
Homi K. Bhabha, The location of culture
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Nov 25, 2022
The Dutch Angle - Tattooing in the Netherlands today
Let’s go back for a minute to Amsterdam in the early 1990s. On the stereo, Nederhop rap music. In the streets, bomber...
Nov 20, 2022
Meet the author – Emiel Steenhuizen
As Kintaro released our first book for children, “Yokka wants a tattoo”, we caught up with the book’s author and illu...
Oct 7, 2022
Lines of power: the mystic tradition of Sak Yant tattoos
From ancient warriors to gap-year hikers, the Sak Yant (or “Yantra”) tattoos of Southeast Asia have offered protectio...
Aug 30, 2022
Out of the shadows: yōkai in postwar Japanese culture
In our previous blog, we discovered the mysterious origins of yōkai – the mischievous and, at times, malevolent creat...