azuma makoto (25 articles)
azuma makoto is a japanese flower artist who pioneered the genre of the 'botanical sculpture'. his most notable works include the 'exobiotanica project', in which he launched a bonsai tree into space, and the 'iced flowers' series, which sees the changing life of flowers after being placed in frozen water.
azuma makoto's 'undersurface flower' compositions contrast perfect blooms with wild roots
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the flower compositions not only document the upper half of the plant, but also the portion of the plant usually hidden below ground.
the flower compositions not only document the upper half of the plant, but also the portion of the plant usually hidden below ground.
azuma makoto composes + decomposes flower landscapes at exhibition in rio
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the project includes a cut flower garden on the exterior of the museum and a large installation of flowers in the interior of the museum.
the project includes a cut flower garden on the exterior of the museum and a large installation of flowers in the interior of the museum.
azuma makoto plunges intricate bouquets into the abyss of the deep sea
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three bouquets of various flowers and a bonsai pine tree were emerged 1000 meters deep into the suruga bay and shizuoka prefecture.
three bouquets of various flowers and a bonsai pine tree were emerged 1000 meters deep into the suruga bay and shizuoka prefecture.
azuma makoto launches flowers into the stratosphere and documents the journey
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azuma makoto has completed the fourth installment of his 'in bloom' experimental series.
azuma makoto has completed the fourth installment of his 'in bloom' experimental series.
azuma makoto sculpts a spiral of 10,000 flowers that slowly decays back into the earth
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growth and decay become a beautiful union, and the cycles of life form a meditative moment to experience and enjoy.
growth and decay become a beautiful union, and the cycles of life form a meditative moment to experience and enjoy.
fleet of flower bicycles by azuma makoto take to the streets of são paulo
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among the iconic sites visited by the 'flower messengers' are oscar niemeyer's biennial pavilion at ibirapuera park, luz railway station, and the liberdade district.
among the iconic sites visited by the 'flower messengers' are oscar niemeyer's biennial pavilion at ibirapuera park, luz railway station, and the liberdade district.
azuma makoto floats a tremendous pine tree above a snowfield in japan
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suspended above the surface of the snow, the tree's colossal root formations become visible as they hover just above the earth from which they came.
suspended above the surface of the snow, the tree's colossal root formations become visible as they hover just above the earth from which they came.
azuma makoto suspends a palm tree in the middle of the desert
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hauled by truck to the isolated, arid setting, the tropical species has been meticulously suspended by a giant truck mounted crane above the landscape.
hauled by truck to the isolated, arid setting, the tropical species has been meticulously suspended by a giant truck mounted crane above the landscape.
azuma makoto displays the death and life of floral sculptures in tokyo
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the exhibition displays the evolving conditions, qualities, and characteristics of flowers as they shift through the stages of decay.
the exhibition displays the evolving conditions, qualities, and characteristics of flowers as they shift through the stages of decay.
azuma makoto's burning flowers installation reveals a dramatic performance
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burning ferocious flames and deep red embers flicker and construct a sculptural performance.
burning ferocious flames and deep red embers flicker and construct a sculptural performance.
azuma makoto converts a piaggio scooter into a mobile flower shop for fendi
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from now until april 17, 2016, visitors to the retail store can purchase blooms and buds at 'flowerland', a vintage cruiser that has been covered in lush greenery and exotic »
from now until april 17, 2016, visitors to the retail store can purchase blooms and buds at 'flowerland', a vintage cruiser that has been covered in lush greenery and exotic botanical species.
azuma makoto debuts fungi sculptures with early botanical works at chamber gallery
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the solo show in new york demonstrates the artist's relationship to nature through botanical artworks and installations that use living flowers and plants.
the solo show in new york demonstrates the artist's relationship to nature through botanical artworks and installations that use living flowers and plants.
azuma makoto infills paris colette shop with 10,000 petal-filled jars
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the pop-up installation, exhibited from now until january 30, 2016, comprises 10,000 mini jars filled with petals and orchids.
the pop-up installation, exhibited from now until january 30, 2016, comprises 10,000 mini jars filled with petals and orchids.
azuma makoto suspends fur tree inside FENDI pop-up boutique in tokyo
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rather than flowers or leaves growing from the branches, a colorful range of fendi's signature fur balls don each of the tree limbs.
rather than flowers or leaves growing from the branches, a colorful range of fendi's signature fur balls don each of the tree limbs.
azuma makoto takes his guerrilla flower shop through the tokyo streets
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makoto has modified a shopping cart-like structure with wheels to accommodate a wide variety of botanical species, some wildly blooming out of their confines, while others are »
makoto has modified a shopping cart-like structure with wheels to accommodate a wide variety of botanical species, some wildly blooming out of their confines, while others are carefully contained within a transparent capsule.
azuma makoto represents the stages of decomposition using flowers + leaves
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'box flowers' follows the visual journey of a sculptural square made up of colorful blossoms as is slowly wilts and dies over time.
'box flowers' follows the visual journey of a sculptural square made up of colorful blossoms as is slowly wilts and dies over time.
azuma makoto documents a bonsai tree's journey around the globe
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encapsulated by an open steel frame, the suspended botanical sculpture has traveled from derelict government spaces, to sublime natural landscapes.
encapsulated by an open steel frame, the suspended botanical sculpture has traveled from derelict government spaces, to sublime natural landscapes.
azuma makoto floats a four-meter floral sculpture into the ocean
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the japanese artist creates flower installations in environments where nature normally does not allow them to exist.
the japanese artist creates flower installations in environments where nature normally does not allow them to exist.
azuma makoto suspends bonsai tree trapeze in an abandoned power plant
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within the vast expanse of the vacant power plant IM in belgium, the japanese artist has suspended a botanical installation just above the space's cavernous floor.
within the vast expanse of the vacant power plant IM in belgium, the japanese artist has suspended a botanical installation just above the space's cavernous floor.
azuma makoto iced flowers exhibition sets plants in an inorganic space
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the 'iced flowers' exhibition created by tokyo-based florist artist, azuma makoto, observes the changing life of flowers that have been placed in frozen water.
the 'iced flowers' exhibition created by tokyo-based florist artist, azuma makoto, observes the changing life of flowers that have been placed in frozen water.
azuma makoto sends 50 year old bonzai tree into space for exobiotanica project
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a japanese white pine bonsai - and an arrangement of orchids, hydrangeas, lilies and irises, among other plants - are sent into the stratosphere.
a japanese white pine bonsai - and an arrangement of orchids, hydrangeas, lilies and irises, among other plants - are sent into the stratosphere.
mexico city botanical sculptures by azuma makoto
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the floral artist installed botanical sculptures at mexico city's alameda central park as part of the AMD 2013.
the floral artist installed botanical sculptures at mexico city's alameda central park as part of the AMD 2013.
intricately crafted botanical ashtrays by azuma makoto
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the functional floral sculptures employ a variety of horticultural materials like layers of folded leaves, tree roots and vibrantly colored flowers.
the functional floral sculptures employ a variety of horticultural materials like layers of folded leaves, tree roots and vibrantly colored flowers.
azuma makoto: armored pine exhibition
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a series of armor-clad pine trees help to showcase the resilience and beauty of nature.
a series of armor-clad pine trees help to showcase the resilience and beauty of nature.
azuma makoto: 'time of moss' for tokyo fiber senseware at milan design week 09
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several types of moss are carefully placed on the fiber, which gently adapts to both bulky areas and sparse areas. the result is a planter that makes the best use of the fiber.
several types of moss are carefully placed on the fiber, which gently adapts to both bulky areas and sparse areas. the result is a planter that makes the best use of the fiber.
