Whatever the form of expression, those who reach the top of their field and become one of a kind have not achieved it through talent alone. There must be a reason why they need to express themselves in that way, through concentration, hard work, and a reason why they need that expression. Here, we present some heartwarming words from these creators, focusing on art and music, from interviews conducted by FASHION HEADLINE last year.
■Ryan McGinley on photography and fashion -- "Choosing the perfect image is the same as pursuing authenticity and realism" [INTERVIEW]
Photographer Ryan McGinley visited Japan last year for the "Ryan McGinley BODY LOUD!" photo exhibition held at the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery, and gave an exclusive interview to FASHION HEADLINE. "Choosing the perfect image is the same as pursuing authenticity and realism," he said, and we asked him about his thoughts on photography and fashion.
■Photographer Nagase Sayo -- From the girl who aspired to become Madame Curie to becoming a photographer [INTERVIEW]
How did a girl who grew up hearing her father say, "I hope you become like Madame Curie," become a photographer? Nagase Sayo says that she started taking pictures at the age of 13, and went on to play the guitar, sing, model, act in plays, paint, and shoot videos, but that it was photography that she felt most drawn to. This interview explores the origins of her creativity, as she has also enjoyed remarkable success overseas.
■Why people go on art journeys. Setouchi Triennale General Producer, Kitagawa Fram --
■Kitagawa Fram x Ohtake Shinro: A meeting through Setouchi Triennale, and their feelings for the island of art
Last year was the year of the Setouchi Triennale, a contemporary art festival held once every four years. A collaborative exhibition with Setouchi Triennale was held at Isetan Shinjuku, so we interviewed director Kitagawa Fram and contemporary artist Ohtake Shinro, who has left many works at Setouchi Triennale. We bring you a valuable talk session that unfolded around keywords such as art, history, tourism, and culture.
■Uno Akira, "Expressions that can only be achieved through picture books" --
Uno Akira is a legendary figure who has led the world of illustration in postwar Japan. At 82 years old, he is still actively working, and we interviewed him on the occasion of a retrospective exhibition themed around picture books being held at Isetan Shinjuku. We asked him about the fascinating expressions that are unique to picture books, and the worldview of picture books that brings to life his signature mysterious, fantastical, surreal, fantastical, and cruel expressions.
■Film director Sono Sion: "I want to create a small poem for memories that are beginning to fade"
Son Sion, a genius in the Japanese film industry who has brought controversial works to the world, released his new original work, "Whispering Star," in May last year. He talks freely about how a script written 25 years ago finally made it to the screen, and about the poetry he has been writing since high school. Sono's creative endeavors transcend the boundaries of genres, including film, poetry, novels, art, music, and performance. What is his future heading in?
■Music has a form. Taro Tsunoda of "waltz" in Nakameguro, the epicenter of cassette culture [INTEREVIEW]
"waltz" in Nakameguro is packed with cassette tapes, which are rare to find these days. Managed by Taro Tsunoda, who has experience working at Roppongi WAVE and Amazon, the store quickly became a hot topic after opening. With music now digitized, what is the reason he remains so committed to cassette tapes? We take a closer look at Tsunoda's perspective as he looks to the future of music culture.
