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Are Art Exhibitions and Viewing Spaces Places to Meet Like-Minded Brains? 現代美術, Artwork Production Note, fiberart, contemporaryart Hidemi Shimura

Are Art Exhibitions and Viewing Spaces Places to Meet Like-Minded Brains?

Throughout my experience exhibiting my works, I’ve noticed that people who purchase artworks tend to make decisions rather quickly and rarely read the explanatory text. This has made me wonder: does this mean that the viewers can intuitively understand the background or concept of the work just by looking at it?

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What is “Art Money”? A System for Supporting Art Purchases 現代美術, Hidemi Shimura, Hidemi Shimura, fiberart, contemporaryart Hidemi Shimura

What is “Art Money”? A System for Supporting Art Purchases

As a contemporary artist, I often have the opportunity to interact directly with visitors at exhibitions. I’m always fascinated by their behavior and the conversations we share.

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For People Who Get Bored Easily: "Work Hard Every Other Day" for Better Health Management Artwork Production Note, 体調管理 Hidemi Shimura

For People Who Get Bored Easily: “Work Hard Every Other Day” for Better Health Management

Before starting my career as a contemporary artist, I worked as a company employee in CG production. Deadlines…

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Taoism and Art: The Path of Living Naturally as an Artist 現代美術, タオイズム, for artists Hidemi Shimura

Taoism and Art: The Path of Living Naturally as an Artist

I have an interest in Taoism and sometimes take time to study it. Taoism is an elusive and challenging philosophy to grasp, and I’m far from understanding it fully.

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Recommended Overseas Shipping Service in Japan: “Pochilogi” 現代美術, 海外輸送, for artists, contemporaryart Hidemi Shimura

Recommended Overseas Shipping Service in Japan: “Pochilogi”

Last year, when I shipped my artwork from Japan to Portugal, I faced a challenge because one of the pieces was too large to send via EMS or similar services. I ended up using a service called "Pochilogi" by Be Forward Co., Ltd., and it worked out very well. Here’s my experience.

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