I went to a drug store to get ダン蔵’s drug. The opening time was shortened because of Coronavirus. However, I grateful that they still open their shop. If he couldn’t have his drugs, it would be a crucial problem for him. ダン蔵の薬をもらいに薬屋さんへ行った。コロナのせいで開店時間が短くなった。それでも、開けていてくれる事に大変感謝している。もし、彼の薬が手に入らなかったら大変な事になってしまう。 The shop person looks a little tired. But, they are so nice and …
Mizuki Shigeru was right. I could say it because of the Medama Oyaji ( please see the image). 水木しげるは正しかった。そう、私が言えるのは目玉親父のせい。（添付の画像を見て下さい。） Madama Oyaji has the only an eye. I think God has the only an eye like Medama Oyaji. A Japanese novelist Endo Shyusaku‘s Nobel, Silence was asking why God never said anything to prayers but I …
A cafe I entered by chance last week. There is a painting at the entrance. I can understand such a feeling. 先週偶然入ったカフェ。入り口にこんな絵が。こんな気持ちわかるわー。
Thinking of ダン蔵 and Zen Buddhism/D.T. Suzuki. ダン蔵と禅仏教の教えを説いた鈴木大拙について、思いを馳せる。 D.T. Suzuki was a person who introduces the idea of Zen Buddhism to the western world. I didn’t know about him until ダン蔵 told me about it. Even though, the word Zen Buddhism is very familiar. D.T. Suzuki taught at Colombia University. He had an American wife. …
I went to see a show at ADAA at Armory on the corner of Park Avenue and 67th Street. パークアベニューのアーモリーに、ADAA (Art Dealers Association of America) のショーを見に行った。 Because my friend Kate said a show at Jill Newhouse Gallery was curated by her friend. And she gave me a free pass. The show was great. I’m glad …
Oh well. Last night was great. However, I feel amazing exhaustion Because we went out to have some drinks and dinner after the opening. I don’t go out after opening usually. But, I did it. I braked my habit. Anne, Neil, Jeff and me. Jeff had a plan to travel early this morning. I was …
Anne Daems openings in my tiny gallery tonight. アンダムスのオープニングが私の小さなギャラリーで今夜。 I believe we all had a wonderful time. Thank God. 私は今夜、みんないい時間を過ごせたと思う。神様、ありがとう。
Tomorrow is the opening of a show in my tiny gallery. We are doing the installation right now. Every time, at each installation, I know the nature of the artists. Sometimes it kills me. It’s a joke. 明日は、私の小さなギャラリーは、オープニングです。私達は今、インスタレーションの最中です。毎回、インスタレーションの度に私はアーテイストたちの正体を知ることになる。それで、時々死にたくなる。まあ、それは大袈裟だけど。 Last night, I talked with Kuroneko Pooh on a phone. She said it annoying to read your …
A lunch at Fiat Cafe. ダン蔵 likes to eat fruit after the meal. His fruit is always free. He is loved by the cafe. フィアットカフェでダン蔵とランチ。ダン蔵は食事の後のフルーツが好きで、それはいつもタダ。彼はカフェから愛されてる。 By the way, I mentioned Bonnard yesterday. When I think about Bonnard, I can not stop thinking about Édouard Vuillard. I love one of his paintings “In Bed” in 1891. …
Trevor Shimizu’s press release mentioned Bonnard. I never think a connection Bonnard to Trevor. However, I see the brush touch and stroke are similar. But, I never think Trevor got influence from Bonnard. I think Trevor’s mind is free from art history. トレバー清水の展覧会のプレスリリースで、ボナールについて言及されてたけど、私は、トレバーの作品からボナールを連想したことがない。言われてみれば、筆のタッチが似てる。でも、トレバーがボナールから影響を受けたとは思わない。トレバーは美術の歴史とかから解放されてると思う。 Bonnard is one of the interesting artists for me. Because of his …