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Feb 6th, 2020

Miniko’s favourite favorite book, “Moti Moti No Ki”. It’s almost a classic. I found the English translation version. 

Feb 5th, 2020

Under the weather…

But, I went to an acupuncture session. I should be feel good tomorrow.

Feb 4, 2020

Printed Matter Inc. is a book shop in NYC. It’s an amazing book shop, because it carries all printed matter. It has very big name artists books to no established artists books. Printed Matter gives a chance equally to every artists. it’s a only and special book shop. It’s should have a Nobel peace prize someday.

Feb 3, 2020

In Amazon US, I found English transration book of Sasaki Fumio. It’s amazing. I can learn “a Japanese mental” in English.

Feb 2nd, 2020

I bought this number 1 Japanese minimalist Sasaki Fumio book at amazon Japan.

Feb 1st, 2020

There are piled-up books in my studio. But it is only a part of my library. There are more books in my storage area. I am an artist and also running a tiny art gallery. My library/storage area is a kind of hallway between my studio and my gallery. And the area has so many other things. It was difficult to pass by.

I noticed that there are people called “minimalists” in Japan. They don’t have many belongings. I don’t think I can be “minimalist.” However, I saw some youtube transmission of their programs. I was influenced by their channels a little. I organized my hallway/library/storage area a little, and now I can pass it through, okay. It still has a ton of stuff, however.

 

Jan 31, 2020

ダン蔵 goes to have an iced latte and a croissant at Cafe Grampy every morning. He left behind his keys and wallet at home this morning. This is the 2nd time he forgets to bring them. After he came back home, he told me that the barista was kindly served him the iced latte and a croissant without charging him. This is also a 2nd time. So, I run to the Grampy for an apology. The cute barista said to me that you guys come here all the time, so, never mind.
What an angel!

Jan 30, 2020

ダン蔵’s desk. He reads many books at the same time. These books all have a beautiful cover.
T.J. Clark, Heaven on Earth,
Gustave Flaubert, Salammbo,
Herman Melville, Billy Budd, Bartleby, and Other Stories,
Herman Melville, Israel Potter His Fifty Years of Exile,

Jan 29, 2020

On the way back home from Bogota. the Beautiful sky and the sea overwhelmed me. They are amazing. However, they are actually crying for global warming.

Jan 28, 2020

Last time I was in Bogota, 2019, I notice many soldiers with rifle around everywhere. But, this time I stay different part of the city and I didn’t see any soldier, but, many security people with a dog. I think it is safer city than before? In Bogota, all soldiers and security people are young and fit. In NYC, I see many soldiers at the Grand Central station. Most of them are…. fat, … or big. I wonder if they can move quickly if something bad happens suddenly.

I met a sweet couple in Bogota. But, he charged me for the photos I’ve taken. Be careful tourists!

Jan 27, 2020

It’s an ongoing project, Rechard Rogers building in Bogota.

A nearby building of the Richard Rogers reminds me of an Architect, Ermö Goldfinger ( 1902 – 1987). The villain character on 007, Goldfinger, this name derived from Ermö Goldfinger because he was a mean guy.

Jan 26, 2020

An image from the hotel window that I am staying. Cloudy. But, warmer than NYC.

No time difference between Bogota and NYC. I don’t have a jet-lag. However, I feel distance.

Jan 25, 2020

It was a night flight. We arrived at Bogota after midnight. It was one hour delayed because of rain.

Jan 24, 2020

I am packing for traveling tomorrow with my husband ダン蔵. He is sleeping now. All of domestic chores and errands are my tasks. We are going to go to Bogota, Colombia.