Japanese Art and Design

240 pages of Japan's meticulous craftsmanship and evolving aesthetic

Japan’s illustrious history of design permeates nearly every aspect of its modern culture. Centuries of painstaking craftsmanship—combined with an unparalleled attention to detail and ancient traditions steeped in ritual and honor—have given way to a forward-thinking society that’s passionate about improving the experience of life. A new book by V&A Publishing, “Japanese Art and Design,” explores this underlying quest for excellence through the country’s most …

The Art of Prosthetic Eyeball-Making

Like blacksmithing or shoemaking, the age-old craft of creating prosthetic eyeballs requires skill, technique and a good amount of artistry. The craft dates back to 2900 BC, when the very first false eye was discovered in the skull of an ancient priestess. In recent years, advances in technology have allowed modern ocularists to replicate eyeballs to such a degree that doctors sometimes have difficulty recognizing …

Andy Warhol Campbell’s Soup Skateboard

Made in collaboration by The Skateroom and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, these bright and bold skateboards feature Warhol’s infamous Campbell’s soup cans in eight different colorways. Not only does MoMA Store offer fast shipping, proceeds from the sale of these decks benefit Skateistan—an international NGO with projects in Afghanistan, Cambodia and South Africa.