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Third generation hyougu master Masahiro Inoue shares with us how he interprets the art of hyougu, traditional Japanese art mounting, and how he is creating new ways of mounting to suit modern architecture and tastes. Come experience for yourself the collaboration of hyougu and generative AI, and receive an NFT that was created with your prompts under the supervision of Inoue.
Wed, October 11, 2023 UTC+09:00
18:30 – 21:00
In July 2023, Proof of Japan and FabCafe Kyoto co-hosted the event ‘Exploring the Possibilities between NFTs and Traditional Culture’, Since then, they have also co-hosted regular online workshops to introduce the basics of NFTs to those involved in traditional crafts and culture.
We do not believe that NFTs or other Web3 technology are a one-stop solution to the challenges facing the traditional crafts scene. Instead, through these workshops, we seek to create a space where the experts of traditional culture and crafts have access to knowledge about new technologies and spark more discussions about the possibilities of creating within the intersection of the two.
This event is ticketed through the Rove World application. Please purchase a ticket through Rove World.
Your digital hyougu art creation will be sent to you as an NFT through the Rove World app.
Tickets can only be bought through the smart phone application. Rove World is not supported on web browsers.
This October, Proof Of Japan has partnered with Masahiro Inoue (井上雅博) of Kogado to create an experience that combines the art of this fusuma mounter with customizable generative AI. Join us in this event to try your hand at creating a digital art piece in the style of Inoue.
Masahiro Inoue is the third generation Hyougu master (traditional art mounting craftsman) of Kogado, a company specializing in renewing and restoring hanging scrolls, folding screens and other artworks. Kogado also creates traditional interior elements such as sliding doors, shoji screens and wall papering for shrines, temples and sukiya (tea-ceremony house) buildings throughout Japan. Inoue aims to create a new style of Japanese decoration by searching for the best way to match modern architectural style, through the theme of ‘Traditional Elements of Hyougu x ART’.
Ryugu – Tetsuo Suzuka
Photo Credits: Inoue Kogado
Under Inoue’s direction, Proof of Japan has created a tool to generate artwork through generative AI. Generative AI has been causing a buzz with its ability to create new content by drawing on a vast library of available knowledge. This might come in the form of text, such as chatGPT writing new stories in the style of Soseki or Midjourney creating realistic photographs with fantastical subjects.
Combined with the art of Masahiro Inoue, what will each participant create? Through generative AI, we explore a new interpretation of traditional Japanese Hyougu.
*The art you create will be airdropped (sent) to you after the event as an NFT through the ROVE World application that you buy this event’s entrance ticket in.
Masahiro Inoue re-interprets the art of hyougu to create entirely new works with modern art such as graffiti.
Photo Credits: Inoue Kogado
As part of the entire experience, we would like guests to try purchasing their entrance tickets not through traditional means, but by buying an NFT. As an example of organizing an event that only NFT holders can attend, all participants will be required to hold an NFT event ticket. The event tickets will be sold on the Rove World app. Rove World has worked with major brands such as Tommy Hilfiger to provide ticketing and loyalty solutions. Purchases on the Rove World app can be made easily with Japanese Yen. The digital hyougu art you create will be sent to you as an NFT through the Rove World application.
We will be guiding participants on how to download and purchase a ticket through the Rove World application before the program starts. If you require assistance with purchasing a ticket, please reach the venue at 18:30. For those who purchase their tickets before hand, please arrive before 19:00 when the program starts.
・18:30 – ROVE World app download and ticket purchase guidance
・19:00 – Program starts (all participants in the venue are required to have their tickets scanned)
This event is organised in collaboration with Proof Of Japan.
Proof Of Japan is a new company established jointly by SMBC Nikko Securities and AI robot and IoT device developer Hatapro to conduct web3-related business. Realizing that the innate potential value of Japanese culture and performing arts can only be realised through the support of a global community, the company was set up with the aim of forming a global support community, utilizing Web3 and metaverse technologies to create a modern gathering space.
Contact Us
Please contact us through the email below with any queries about the event.
info_fabcafe-kyoto@loftwork.com
(FabCafe Kyoto, Sarah)
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Masahiro Inoue
Kyohyougu Inoue Kogado
Inheriting the skills of the founder, who was involved in the restoration of many cultural properties at the National Treasure Restoration Center in the Kyoto National Museum, he has been renewing and restoring hanging scrolls, frames, folding screens, impulse stands, scrolls, etc.
With the theme of “Traditional Materials for paper-hanging x Art”, he aims to create a new style of Japanese decoration by searching for the best way to match the modern architectural style.
Inheriting the skills of the founder, who was involved in the restoration of many cultural properties at the National Treasure Restoration Center in the Kyoto National Museum, he has been renewing and restoring hanging scrolls, frames, folding screens, impulse stands, scrolls, etc.
With the theme of “Traditional Materials for paper-hanging x Art”, he aims to create a new style of Japanese decoration by searching for the best way to match the modern architectural style.
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Ryota Izawa
Representative Director, Proof of Japan K.K. (and representative director, Hatapro Group)
In 2010, HataPro was founded as a telecommunications equipment venture.
2016: Partnered with NTT DoCoMo and jointly promoted a JV business.
2017: Established an AI robot development subsidiary using next-generation communication technology.
2018: Established a public-private collaborative joint venture with local authorities. Concurrently appointed as director.
2019: Established Robot Centre in Kyoto in 2007. Transition to a group management structure with diverse technology companies under a two-headquarters system in Tokyo and Kyoto.
2020: Meets SMBC Nikko Securities’ open innovation team ‘Funder Storm’ and starts future-focused discussions.
2022: Co-founded NEO KYOTO NFT ARTs, programme for urban development using Web3 and art.
2023 Co-founded ‘Proof of Japan’, which uses Web3 to support Japanese cultural and performing arts. Became representative director in a dual role.In 2010, HataPro was founded as a telecommunications equipment venture.
2016: Partnered with NTT DoCoMo and jointly promoted a JV business.
2017: Established an AI robot development subsidiary using next-generation communication technology.
2018: Established a public-private collaborative joint venture with local authorities. Concurrently appointed as director.
2019: Established Robot Centre in Kyoto in 2007. Transition to a group management structure with diverse technology companies under a two-headquarters system in Tokyo and Kyoto.
2020: Meets SMBC Nikko Securities’ open innovation team ‘Funder Storm’ and starts future-focused discussions.
2022: Co-founded NEO KYOTO NFT ARTs, programme for urban development using Web3 and art.
2023 Co-founded ‘Proof of Japan’, which uses Web3 to support Japanese cultural and performing arts. Became representative director in a dual role. -
Taisuke Isono
Funder Storm / SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.
Isono joined SMBC Nikko Securities in 2012 and has worked as an investment banker for eight years, gaining experience in many domestic and international M&A deals and fundraising projects. He was selected for the Nikko Ventures project, an in-house recruitment project under the direct control of the president, and launched the open innovation team Funder Storm. He is promoting activities to build an ecosystem that will transform Japan’s future while utilising the resources of securities companies. This includes the youth development HR programme ‘Kosen Intercollege Challenge’ (2021), a new donation-based crowdfunding scheme linked to hometown tax payments (2022), ‘NEO KYOTO NFT ARTs’ an urban development programme using Web 3.0 and art (2022), and the launch of Proof of Japan Corporation (2023), which supports traditional Japanese cultural and performing arts through web3.
Isono joined SMBC Nikko Securities in 2012 and has worked as an investment banker for eight years, gaining experience in many domestic and international M&A deals and fundraising projects. He was selected for the Nikko Ventures project, an in-house recruitment project under the direct control of the president, and launched the open innovation team Funder Storm. He is promoting activities to build an ecosystem that will transform Japan’s future while utilising the resources of securities companies. This includes the youth development HR programme ‘Kosen Intercollege Challenge’ (2021), a new donation-based crowdfunding scheme linked to hometown tax payments (2022), ‘NEO KYOTO NFT ARTs’ an urban development programme using Web 3.0 and art (2022), and the launch of Proof of Japan Corporation (2023), which supports traditional Japanese cultural and performing arts through web3.
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18:20
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Doors Open
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18:30
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ROVE World App Hands-on Guidance
・This session is for those who would like some guidance with buying NFT tickets through the ROVE app.
・Participants who have purchased their tickets in advance do not need to attend this session.
The official program will start only after all guests have their NFTs scanned
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19:00
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Introduction
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19:15
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A Brief Explanation about NFTs
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19:25
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Tradiitional Craft and Generative Art
Speakers
・Proof Of Japan - Taisuku Isono
・Inoue Kogado - Masahiro Inoue
Themes
・What is Hyougu?
・How does Inoue want to transform the traditional art of Hyougu?
・How does generative AI fit into this equation?
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19:45
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Q&A
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20:05
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Tradiitional Craft and Generative Art Hands-on
・Introduction and guide
・Q&A
・The created AI artwork will be sent to participants through the ROVE app after the event
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20:20
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Mixer
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21:00
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Event ends
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Date & Time
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Wed, October 11, 2023 18:30 – 21:00 UTC+09:00
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Venue
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FabCafe Kyoto / MTRL KYOTO
Motoshiogamacho 554, Kyoto Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8119, Japan
* No parking is available.
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Fee
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1200yen (Includes one drink)