Art-Business: The Space Between explores the moment where art, culture, and business quietly intersect. In Episode 2, I speak with Theo Knipfing, founder of Tokyo-based placemaking consultancy +Curiosity, about urban strategy, “urban mythology,” and why physical space continues to matter in an increasingly digital world.

The rakkan, or artist’s seal, is more than a signature. Discover how its quiet presence brings visual balance and emotional closure to Japanese calligraphy.

Japanese family crests, or Kamon, are iconic symbols with deep meaning. Explore their design, history, and continued influence in art and branding.

Discover the Japanese aesthetic principle of Shin-Gyo-So—a creative framework balancing structure, flow, and emotion. Originally rooted in calligraphy, its timeless beauty can inspire your approach to design, branding, and visual storytelling.