Tokyo Illustrators Society

A new site archives a consortium of Japan's best illustrators online

Since its inception over a decade ago, the Tokyo Illustrators Society has served as an essential platform for some of Japan’s finest artists to share ideas and explore illustration’s future. Recently introduced online, the T.I.S. now shares their impressive roster of talent with all, featuring an addictive array of illustrations spanning all styles and mediums from digital to hand-drawn. An official guild of the best …

Amsterdam: Made By Hand

A guide to Amsterdam's hidden ateliers and boutiques

In her search for the ornate and unique, Australian photographer and stylist Pia Jane Bijkerk traverses the three cities she calls home—Paris, Amsterdam and Sydney—to find winsome boutiques and ateliers peddling handmade goods well off the beaten path. A follow-up to her first book on such places in Paris, “Amsterdam: Made By Hand” takes an inside look at the venues where Bijkerk sources inspiration, raw …

Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle

NYC's design museum celebrates the craftsmanship of custom bikes

While there’s no denying the sheer eye-candy appeal of the 21 bikes currently on display at NYC’s Museum of Art and Design, the show goes beyond the glossy frames, contoured leather seats, and clever accessories, delving into the intensive craftsmanship that drives the growing rebirth of the trade. Called “Bespoke: The Handbuilt Bicycle,” the exhibit emphasizes both the level of customization and the painstaking techniques …