Six different Letterpress studios will collaborate on an exhibition in Tokyo, Osaka and in Fukuoka. While each of them has a distinctive style and employ unique techniques, they have worked together under a common theme – “what does London mean to you?” Stephen Kenny from A Two Pipe Problem Letterpress will make an appearance at the opening, and will be running a workshop here in Fukuoka. This is a rare chance to discover the beauty of letterpress and its captivating artistry.
• Dec. 6 (Sat.) ~ Dec. 31 (Wed.) 7:00 ~ 20:00
• Free entry
• TAGSTA 1-7-11 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku Fukuoka
• Tel: 092-724-7721
• http://www.tagsta.in/
■ Artists:
“I.M. Imprimit” by Ian Mortimer http://imimprimit.com/
“A Two Pipe Problem Letterpress” by Stephen Kenny
http://www.atwopipeproblem.com/
“Mr. Smith’s Letterpress” by Kelvyn Laurence Smith http://www.smithsrules.com/
“New North Press” by Graham Bignell http://www.new-north-press.co.uk/
“Hand & Eye Letterpress” by Phil Abel http://www.handandeye.co.uk/
“Harrington & Squires” by Chrissie Charlton / Vicky Fullick
http://www.harringtonandsquires.co.uk/
■ Reception Party:
Meet and greet with Stephen Kenny from A Two Pipe Problem Letterpress
• Dec. 5 (Fri) 20:00 ~
• Free entry
• TAGSTA 1-7-11 Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku Fukuoka
■ Letterpress workshop with Stephen Kenny:
A hands-on workshop with a master in the field – you can choose up to eight letters to press on a leather tag, and create your own letterpress piece! There will be two workshops held at two different locations.
• Dec. 6 (Sat.)
• Tagsta
• 12:00 ~
• ¥1,500 + tax
• Reservation required: Tel: 092-533-3337
• Dec. 7 (Sun)
• Wax Store Surfside, Itoshima
• 15:00 ~
• ¥1,500 + tax
• Reservation required: Tel: 092-533-3337
• https://www.facebook.com/waxstore.jp