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#Mika Kosugi

#ART

After majoring in Western art history, I worked in a small theater in Tokyo. My favorite glide is "seared ribs x 5". My favorite painters are Georges de La Tour and Leon Spilliart. I am of the school that drizzles olive oil on natto.

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Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value

Mika Kosugi 2025.4.3｜14:40
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Émile Gallé: Longing for Paris – A Journey into the Artist’s Relationship with His Roots

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.27｜15:14
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Monet’s Later Years Captured in Groundbreaking Tokyo Exhibition

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.21｜12:35
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The Roots and Future of Street Art in Shibuya: Key Moments with Banksy and Keith Haring

Mika Kosugi 2025.2.13｜15:50
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Ryuichi Sakamoto | Seeing Sound, Hearing Time: A Journey into the Art of Sound and Time

Mika Kosugi 2024.12.27｜15:32
SPECIAL #MUSIC

MUUUSE’s Groundbreaking Immersive Exhibition in Toranomon Hills

Mika Kosugi 2024.11.14｜15:12
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Ei Arakawa-Nash’s Solo Exhibition: A Unique Chance for the NACT to Dive into the “Strange”

Mika Kosugi 2024.11.14｜14:40
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ONE PIECE ONLY: The Grand Journey from Artist to Audience

Mika Kosugi 2024.11.7｜16:06
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Rhizomatiks Ignites Omotesando with AI: Exploring the New Art Exhibition “recursive”

Mika Kosugi 2024.9.26｜15:12
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Concrete Planet: “SIDE CORE Exhibition” Delves into the City’s Underbelly

Mika Kosugi 2024.9.11｜18:06
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Keiichi Tanaami’s Creative Odyssey: An In-Depth Look at Japan’s Legendary Modern Artist

Mika Kosugi 2024.8.23｜13:30

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NiEW’S PLAYLIST

NiEW recommends alternative music🆕

NiEW Best Music is a playlist featuring artists leading the music scene and offering alternative styles in our rapidly evolving society. Hailing from Tokyo, the NiEW editorial team proudly curates outstanding music that transcends size, genre, and nationality.

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#MUSIC 2025.7.12

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#MUSIC 2025.7.16

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