PechaKucha Night, now in over 900 cities, was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public.
Held at the beautiful BMW Group - Tokyo Bay building in Koto-ku, this Friday, July 21st PechaKucha Night Tokyo is hosting its very own Summer Party! With an amazing line-up including world-renowned surfers from Tokyo and beyond, this will be an event you won't want to miss! Doors open at 18:30 and be sure to keep up to date on the latest information by checking out the event page! Surf's up, Tokyo!
... in your pocket! That's right, the PechaKucha of the Day App is HERE!! With over 10,000 Presentations online (and growing daily!), we're making sure you have a curated selection PechaKucha's best delivered to you daily! Never be without some inspiration while the go! All you need is 400 seconds!
This week's PechaKucha People spotlight goes to the multi-talented, world-class Japanese Pro-surfer, Akira "Jet" Nakaura! Not only is he a superb athlete but he is also a creative director of film, art and music. He will be one of the many amazing presenters at this week's special event PechaKucha Summer Party, so be sure to come check out his presentation on July 21st!
"In my experience, the beauty of the wilderness is the solitude and the simplicity."
In Photography and Adventure in the Wilderness from Pechakucha Night Kalispell Vol.1, Photographer Mandy Mohler takes us on her solo journey through Montana's Bob Marshall wilderness on horseback. She shares how this trip and her experience in nature has impacted her artwork and perspective on the outdoors.
"We're showing citizens what they're buying before they write the final check."
In It’s a Test! The Power of Urban Prototyping from PechaKucha Night Pittsburgh Vol. 25, Landscape architect and urban designer Nina Chase talks about temporary fun, public space, and urban transformation. She shares the power of prototyping and the impact design have in the communication between public spaces, the city council and the community.
"Sex is a universal and instinctual act but socailly and culturally stackly informed."
In Re-Imagining The Art of Eroticism from Pechakucha Night Tokyo Vol. 148, Aiko Robinson is a Christchurch based artist of Japanese and New Zealand heritage. Inspired by shunga, Japanese erotic woodblock prints from the Edo period (17th-19th century), Aiko's artworks can be seen as a whimsical and playful fusion of the historical Japanese art form and contemporary pornography.
Aiko Robinsonさんは、日本とニュージーランドを拠点に活動するアーティスト。日本の春画に影響を受けた彼女の作品は、滑稽さと遊び心、伝統と現代的表現が融合した世界を創出しています。
"School told me to be a banker, I told them something else."
In Design Channels from PechaKucha Night York Vol.9, Warren Fearn shares a presentation based upon a reflection of design pathways and ideas based on his experiences. He shares his past design influences and ideas of future design trends.
"Creativity is a place you and your child should go."
