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“The new book from  Mira Nakashima, daughter of George Nakashima, one of the leading innovators of 20th century furniture, takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Nakashima furniture-making process and how he...

“While interned in Idaho at Camp Minidoka during World War II, Japanese-American architect George Nakashima met master Japanese carpenter Gentaro Hikogawa. Using wood scraps and desert plants, they worked together...

Ugly Story From American History, Inspiring Stories Of Art, On View At Shofuso Japanese House And Garden “The Underground Railroad will always serve as America’s greatest example of ordinary citizens...

One day a year, arboretum staff and volunteers clean and preserve a rare collection of sculptural furniture. “The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum may get the most attention for its gardens —...

The posh London eatery was reimagined by George Nakashima’s daughter, Mira, and designer John Heah “In 1955, the Connaught, an infamously posh hotel in London, unveiled the Connaught Grill. For decades, until...

How Two Children Are Keeping Their Father’s Design Legacy Alive “IN 1933, THE JAPANESE philosopher and art historian Soetsu Yanagi published an essay, “What Is Folk Craft?,” that would become a foundational...

A legendary Mayfair dining spot is back and firing on all cylinders “John Heah was tasked with designing the interiors. A low-profile architect with an impressive portfolio, he is no...

“An emphasis on functionality, craftsmanship and natural materials was a mainstay of the 20th century’s American Arts and Crafts movement, an ethos upheld by the likes of Sam Maloof, Wharton...

“Off an unassuming backwoods road in New Hope, Pennsylvania, is a sylvan oasis that looks like a 20th century version of a traditional Japanese village…”

“With a sexy crop of tables to choose from, we turned to India Hicks and Martin Brudnizki for advice on selecting the best one for your space…”