About Craft × Tech
Overview
Craft x Tech is an initiative to bridge the gap between traditional Japanese craft and contemporary technology. Our goal is to create a novel and unique body of artworks that express both the history and future potential of these beautiful materials and techniques. With this in mind, we have selected a group of designers and artists whose work we respect and admire and who we believe will bring new and meaningful insights to these centuries-old master crafts traditions.
Art Collaboration
We will produce collaborations between world-class artists and designers and traditional craft industries from various regions. As part of the project, we will create art pieces targeted at collectors, which will be produced, presented, and sold exclusively both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, through sponsorship and business partnerships, we aim to create synergy with corporate activities and expand into larger-scale business endeavors.
Academic Research
Researching the fusion of traditional crafts and technology centered around the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Advanced Studies. Collaborating with multiple research labs and other universities to advance student projects. Collaborating with local governments to create artworks and introducing a new course, "Advanced Craft Theory," for all graduate students at the University of Tokyo in 2024. Additionally, we developed and presented "DAWN," a project combining Kanazawa foil and cutting-edge ultra-short pulse laser technology.
Craft x Tech Association
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Founder / Creative Director
Hideki Yoshimoto
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Managing Director
Keita Sato
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Director
Shinichi Ohnuma
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Director
Kenji Goto
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Director
Toshiki Sato
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Manager
Kentaro Ueno
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Curatorial Director
Maria Cristina Didero
Management Team
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Project Manager
Miki Sumida
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Project Manager
Ai Hamaguchi
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Project Manager
Eri Sasaki
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Project Manager
Kana Kubota
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Production Manager
Akane Kawahara
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PR Manager
Yuko Kiyotake
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PR Manager
Masumi Yamamoto