In 2007, the Rijksmuseum acquired two tremdendously impressive Japanese temple guards (NIO): the largest temple guards outside Japan! I met the guards and had my questions. It resulted in the […]
Looking closely at the craft of the traditional Delft Blue painters, we brought the temple guards to life in Delft Blue adorn. The tiles have all turned out beautifully. Now, […]
In 2007, the Rijksmuseum acquired two tremdendously impressive Japanese temple guards (NIO): the largest temple guards outside Japan! I met the guards and had my questions. It resulted in the […]
Since my first encounter with the temple guards and saying 'thank you' to their original gate in Japan, a lot has happened. A small gesture culminated in an exploding community […]
In 2007, the Rijksmuseum acquired two tremdendously impressive Japanese temple guards (NIO): the largest temple guards outside Japan! I met the guards and had my questions. It resulted in the […]
Looking closely at the craft of the traditional Delft Blue painters, we brought the temple guards to life in Delft Blue adorn. The tiles have all turned out beautifully. Now, […]
Philosopher Michel Dijkstra is uniquely qualified to explain how this works: a different worldview. So we invited him to join us for a conversation. Michel Dijkstra: "A well-known Chinese saying […]
In 2007, the Rijksmuseum acquired two tremdendously impressive Japanese temple guards (NIO): the largest temple guards outside Japan! I met the guards and had my questions. It resulted in the […]
We can look at temple guards, listen to them, touch them, but how does it actually feel, being a temple guard? Can we embody their power and their knowledge? Can […]
The blue temple guardians will finally return to their former context: in the woods of Iwayaji Mountain. Join us for this festive event.
