Côte d’Ivoire: Cultural Exchange Through Art

Thank you to the Embassy of Japan in Côte d’Ivoire for this amazing opportunity. I met many wonderful people and shared art and culture through Sumi-e and live painting.

On my first day in Abidjan, I

My calligraphy in the film Ravens

My Calligraphy in the Film Ravens I am very happy to share that my calligraphy work, “鴉” (Raven), has been featured in the film Ravens (@ravens__movie_jp). Directed by Mark Gill (@mark_gill), the movie stars Golden Globe-winning actor Tadanobu Asano, who plays the legendary photographer Masahisa Fukase. This is a special moment for me as a […]

Live Painting of Sumi-e & Japanese Calligraphy at UAB’s University

Live Painting of Sumi-e & Japanese Calligraphy at UAB’s University 30 september 2024 I had the honor of performing a live painting of Sumi-e and Japanese calligraphy at the University of Barcelona (UAB) Translation and Interpretation Department’s opening ceremony for the 2024-2025 academic year. For this special occasion, I painted two Koi fish climbing a […]

Sumi-e Demonstration at the Rise of the Ronin Launch on PlayStation

Watch Mitsuru Nagata’s Live Sumi-e Painting on PlayStationES!**

Join us for a live sumi-e painting session with Mitsuru Nagata on the PlayStationES channel. In celebration of the video game **Rise of the Ronin**, Nagata demonstrates the traditional Japanese art of sumi-e, showing how its simple brushwork aligns with the game’s visuals and themes.

Catch the full demonstration on YouTube and Twitch, and see how sumi-e brings depth to the game’s presentation. Don’t miss this chance to see art and gaming intersect with the #ConexiónPlaySHOW25 team.