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Japanese art stands as a testament to the beauty of creativity, blending tradition, innovation, and a profound connection to nature. Spanning millennia, it has changed through distinct periods, each ...

En Iwamura's playful, wistful sculptures reference the historical nature of masks while reflecting their role in our ...

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Recent books by NCCR members Formerly a research cluster in the Centre for the Study of Journalism, Culture and Community, since its inception in 2008 the Narrative Research Group (NRG) has provided ...