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 return of these warriors to their native soil and in a bursting at the seams community art project with artist-in-residencies, high school exchange, a multi-day […]

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, before the temple guards go up the mountain, and before they make their appearance at the world exhibition in Osaka, a few more tiles need […]