ARTLESS for ISSEY MIYAKE
Artless is a creative collective based in Tokyo. Established by Shun Kawakami in 2000 as the commercial vehicle for his creative output, it upholds “design as a visual language” with the conscious intention to bridge the gap between “art and design”. Flexibility is vital to its structure as Kawakami is able to draft in specific collaborators to fulfil his vision for each project, moving between art, print and interaction design with ease. Inspired by traditional Japanese craft such as flower arranging, bonsai and calligraphy, Kawakami is dedicated to translating his national identity into the modern creative context. He is motivated by the varied impressions this culturally driven aesthetic leaves on an international ...
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