HIROKO KOSHINO

Hiroko Koshino was interviewed for the cover story in Chinese Quarterly magazine ‘’Japan Premium’'（日本自游行）.
In 1984, Hiroko Koshino become the first Japanese designer to showcase a collection at the Jing Jiang Club in Shanghai, China. HIROKO KOSHINO Paris Collection was acclaimed as a masterpiece, and at that time the collection was embellished with embroidery made in China. Koshino thought the people of China should know the embroidery skills they possess are of world class standard, and the techniques inherited from generation to generation should be cherished.
Chinese people have an exclusive beauty, different to that of the Japanese, and in order to let their exquisite beauty shine Koshino says it is also important to add little spice by having a unique lifestyle and to understand what suits you as an individual.

Ginza KURAMA-KAI is a recital group consisting of long established business owners of Ginza with artistic skill’s.Hiroko Koshino whose stage name is Kineya Katsurokujyo performed Shamisen ‘’Ninin-wankyu’’and ‘’Miyako-furyu’’.During the Shamisen performance of‘’Miyako-furyu’’  Classical Japanese dance performer, Shinbashi Geiko, Tami and Hidechiyo added an extra touch of class and received great applause from the audience.From morning to the evening, the wide variety of performances delighted the dedicated audience.

''Watashi no egaku good movie'' is a popular column series in Asahi Shinbun evening Newspaper. A person of great renown is interviewed and  asked to draw the most impressive scene from the movie he/she selected.
Hiroko Koshino selected the film ‘’The Lady’’ about Ms. Aung San Suu kyi, the leader of the pro-democracy movement in Myanmar.This film is very memorable to Hiroko Koshino as she feels empathy towards the kind of problem-solving ability that is unique to women. Koshino adds "A person with a strong sense of responsibility and purpose is very powerful."

The annual ‘’Kishiwada Danjiri Festival’’ was held on September 19th and 20th.
As has happened in the past, the city was crowded with tourists and filled with energy.Our most valued customers excited about seeing ‘’Yarimawashi’’(The name of the skill for turning the float) cheered for performers from the balcony of KOSHINO Gallery.This is the most thrilling time of year for people living in Kishiwada city.We all thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the festival as the spectacularly beautiful floats speeded through the city for two days.

With Ms. Ringo Shiina who sing a theme song of NHK drama ''Carnation''

Every autumn, Paris stages a one-night festival called Nuit Blanche (“White Night”) celebrating modern art.
Kyoto, a sister city of Paris, holds the companion event “Nuit Blanche Kyoto” in various spots around the city for people to enjoy both Japanese and French modern artworks for free. You could enjoy the collaboration work created by Hiroko Koshino and artist group, circle side at Institut français du Japon – Kansai. The event will start from 6pm to 1am.The collaboration work emerging in the jet-black darkness takes you to magical world. This is a one night only event but the work will displayed for the week after the event.Please drop by and enjoy when you are in the area.

Nuit Blanche KYOTO 2015

Exhibition : Hiroko Koshino ＋ circle side
Place :  Institut français du Japon – Kansai
Date : Saturday, 3rd October, 2015　7:30pm to 1:00am

http://www.nuitblanche.jp

http://www.nuitblanche.jp/schedule/institut-francais.php