SPECTATOR vol.43 "Wabi-sabi"
SPECTATOR vol.43 "Wabi-sabi"
This is "SPECTATOR Wabi-Sabi" (2019) by Editorial Department.
Wabi-sabi is an ancient Japanese aesthetic sensibility that blossomed during the Muromachi period. It has become a hot topic of conversation since Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey listed the book "Wabi-Sabi: Understanding Wabi-Sabi" as one of the books that "has had the greatest impact on my life."
Why is "wabi-sabi" so popular now in an increasingly digitalized world? Why are creative people interested in "wabi-sabi"? We will investigate the truth of this matter by examining documents and expert comments from around the world, past and present.
This is the definitive introduction to "Wabi-Sabi," which uses manga and illustrations to explain the concept of beauty that has fascinated artists throughout history. Use this special feature as an opportunity to tune in to the world of "Wabi-Sabi."
Although the magazine itself was published five years ago, it clearly conveys the idea of wabi-sabi, which has been deeply rooted for over 400 years. If you are interested in the position of the East from the West, you may also want to pick up Said's "Orientalism" (Ammel).