Danish art magazine PLETHORA MAGAZINE has published a collaborative book titled FUSION BOOK with French chalk artist Philippe Baudelocque. The first exhibition in Japan, "FUSION at Myoshinji Temple by Philippe Baudelocque x PLETHORA MAGAZINE Exhibition," will be held from December 16th to 23rd at Myoshinji Temple in Kyoto, the largest Zen temple in Japan.


PLETHORA MAGAZINE was founded by editor-in-chief Peter Steffensen with a desire to preserve the traditional printing techniques that were slowly disappearing. Not only are all pages poster-sized, but each issue features an outstanding theme, bringing together ancient documents, art, photography, and materials from all genres and curating them with a keen perspective. Not only are the content captivating, but the beautiful, flawless quality of the printing also captivates.

In addition, a collaborative book with French chalk artist Philippe Baudelocque, "FUSION BOOK," has been published in a limited edition of 250 copies worldwide. Philippe is one of the most talked-about artists in Europe today, not only on the streets but also exhibiting a huge mural at the Palais de Tokyo/Contemporary Creation Site in Paris. This exhibition is the first exhibition by REC TOKYO, which was launched in June as the official Japanese distributor of "PLETHORA MAGAZINE," and it will be a rare opportunity to see this miraculous collaboration in Japan.


To commemorate the exhibition, "FUSION BOOK" will be offering special collaboration goods between Japan and the long-established sake brewery "Masuda Tokubei Shoten" in Fushimi, known for its famous sake "Tsuki no Katsura." "NOTA & Design," a pottery-focused lifestyle design company in Shigaraki, a pottery-producing region. "rihei," an apparel brand that creates unique creations by interacting with carefully selected materials from various regions in Japan, will each offer limited-edition items inspired by "FUSION BOOK."


Why not head to an art and design event to round out 2018?