In her deep dive into the act of sitting, Thu-Huong Ha learned that Japan’s move from floor-sitting to chair-living is reshaping how the nation works, rests and aches. (Excellence in Arts & Culture Reporting [Regional/Local], Honorable Mention, SOPA, 2024).
Some non-Japanese craftsworkers have found that embracing centuries-old artforms and techniques has reshaped not only their practice but also their worldview. But for lacquerware artist Suzanne Ross, that world was shaken — figuratively and literally — by the devastating Noto Peninsula earthquake of 2024. ...
