The View From Tokyo: embracing imperfection and humour with heta-uma In his first column, our Tokyo correspondent Ray Masaki dissects the Japanese concept of heta-uma – which creatives are using to infuse their work with playful defiance and humanity.
https://www.itsnicethat.com/ar....ticles/the-view-from

Sasha Elage doesn’t edit his technicolour portraits of horses, he “paints with light” It might be hard to believe, but Sasha Elage’s photographs of horses aren’t edited – the effect is a fine balance of coloured paper, manipulated light and stunning landscapes.
https://www.itsnicethat.com/ar....ticles/sasha-elage-m

“A love letter to the football shirt”: The book commemorating 50 years of Admiral replica jerseys A new publication looks into the impact and legacy of Admiral, the brand that pioneered fan football shirts in the UK.
https://www.itsnicethat.com/ar....ticles/admiral-50-le

Elizabeth Goodspeed on how signs remind us of design beyond the screen On a recent trip to Italy, our US editor-at-large became fascinated by the myriad forms of “folk” signage on display. Here, she asks why designers find it so easy to fall in love with mundane design abroad, but not closer to home.
https://www.itsnicethat.com/ar....ticles/elizabeth-goo

This minimalist yet playful festival identity honours the artisanal crafts of the Canary Islands Lava Circular interdisciplinary arts festival aims to draw attention to the history, culture and natural beauty of the Canary Islands; a collaborative identity has helped this mission come to life.
https://www.itsnicethat.com/ar....ticles/santanasantan