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welcome back everyone today we're doing something a little different a deep dive you could say oh interesting yeah so we're gonna be stepping into the world
well the world as seen by a sculptor hideki inuma sculpture okay and he's he's curated a collection of news and recommendations it's kind of like a snapshot
from november 12 2024 and honestly i was looking over this stuff what kind of stuff it's a wild mix really
yeah we're talking video game releases we've got art exhibitions in there political news even okay so kind of all over the place totally
there's even a healthier ramen tip okay that i'm interested in right so it's gonna be fun it's like this treasure map
you know through all these parts of culture and society but like but all seen through the eyes of a
sculptor right yeah through that artistic lens exactly so first up right off the bat he's super
excited about the dragon quest 3 remake ah dragon quest yeah big in japan but i can imagine some
listeners might not yeah so can you give us some context why is this such a big deal well think
about it this way imagine like the original super mario bros something super iconic got a total
modern makeover okay i see that's what dragon quest is in japan like a cultural touchstone wow
like generations of gamers grew up with this it's pure nostalgia you know so this remake it's
not just a game it's an event culturally yeah that makes a lot of sense and it seems like you
numa's really tapped into all that definitely but then and this is where it gets interesting
right next to driving quest he's recommending a very specific starbucks order wait really yeah
the creme brulee latte but with almond milk and extra caramel sauce that's that's quite a jump
right it feels like we went from like epic game release to like coffee break yeah but i mean think
about it artists especially sculptors they're all about the details the subtleties yeah like
shaping a curve just right finding the perfect form maybe this latte thing is like in enuma
finding that perfection in his everyday life huh like a tiny masterpiece in a cup i like that
makes me rethink my own coffee choices okay but moving on music now enuma recommends something
called and i'm reading this verbatim a woman's lifelong friend a fantasy story told through
pictures wow that's that's a title right i have no idea what this is is it even real i mean
tough to say for sure without more info could be obscure or like a performance piece who knows
yeah sure but what it does show is that enuma he loves stories no matter the form yeah whether
it's music or visual art or even a video game he's drawn to that absolutely that narrative thread
seems really important to him speaking of which captivating performances he mentions a
the first take video with masayuki suzuki have you seen these oh yeah those one take recordings
they're everywhere now they're so popular what do you think draws people to them especially an
artist like enuma it's raw you know it's like stripping away all the studio magic it's just
the artist and their talent laid bare yeah i get that maybe enuma sees a connection to sculpture
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like capturing a moment and emotion in its purest form that's interesting that link between
performance art and something is well still a sculpture yeah okay now into the art world
specifically in enuma has some exhibition recommendations he seems really into a couple
okay which ones so there's honeycomb garden and clay figurines already the name sounds cool
yeah and those clay figurines those are dogu right yeah dogu they're ancient he's seriously
ancient thousands of years old they're a huge part of japanese art history wow so for a modern
sculptor like enuma to be recommending them that says something oh absolutely they're timeless
these figures sometimes humans sometimes animals so stylized and they give us a glimpse into like
ancient beliefs spiritual stuff it's fascinating so they're not just beautiful they're like
culturally significant too exactly they connect us to this whole lineage of japanese artistic
expression it's powerful stuff wow okay so that's one and the other one he mentioned is the
mitsubishi ichigokan museum it's near tokyo station he even mentioned they have a new smaller
exhibition room interesting what do you make of that i think enuma likes accessibility
you know a museum and a busy hub plus a space for maybe more intimate exhibits it's like making
art a part of everyday life not just some exclusive thing exactly yeah and then he goes
even broader encouraging people to check out international art events specifically the
bangkok art bnl oh that's cool so he's not just focused on japan he's looking globally yeah
like always searching for new inspiration new perspectives bnl's are like these melting
pots for artists from all over they spark new ideas push boundaries it's impressive how he moves
between like ancient traditions and these cutting edge global trends he really does but here's what
caught my eye amidst all this art talk he's also really into political news oh that's interesting
yeah he even says he should maybe incorporate it more into his own work
hmm that's a thought throughout history artists have been commentators on their times
using their art to reflect and critique yeah and maybe enuma sees that potential in his own work
to spark dialogue you know absolutely it's a powerful way to engage with the world and to
make it even more modern he mentions being fascinated with ai reading the news wow that
is very 21st century right it's like he's on top of all these advancements trying to understand
how they'll change things even in the creative world it makes you think where is this all
heading it really does but it shows how multi-faceted his interests are for sure
okay before we move on to some specific headlines he found interesting one more thing
okay he recommends a whole bunch of exhibitions and events all over the world it's like a whirlwind
tour give us some highlights okay so sotheby's is launching a new maison in hong kong not even
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sure what that means honestly think of it like a super exclusive space all luxurious specifically
for showing off and selling like high-end art and luxury goods oh so like top tier stuff exactly
and sotheby's is a big deal an auction house so them moving into hong kong it's a sign what sign
of what that the asian art market is booming it's gaining power globally it's a big shift
wow okay then on the complete opposite end he mentions dead end gallery and ai art space in
amsterdam ai art huh that's a whole other can of worms right ai is changing everything the art
world included it feels like we're on the verge of something big it's definitely shaking things up
raising all these questions about like authorship what even counts as art anymore yeah and where do
humans fit into all this exactly but i think it's more about collaboration you know humans
and ai working together pushing boundaries in ways we can't even imagine yet that's a cool way
to look at it it's exciting and a bit scary all at the same time and it seems like inum is right
there observing it all taking it in yeah he's definitely not one to shy away from the new and
unknown it's kind of contagious honestly i'm already feeling inspired you too but all right
let's get into some of these headlines that really caught his attention let's see what we
can unpack let's do it okay so one headline it really jumps out it claims that reducing salt
intake for health is a lie i saw that it's like the opposite of what we always hear right and
he even points out this recommendation from the article to drink the whole bowl of ramen broth
which is usually a no-no sodium wise yeah but this article it's from president online right
that's a pretty reputable magazine yeah it's a business and current affairs magazine well
respected in japan and they're focusing on salt for specifically older people oh so it's
advocating for like a moderate amount of salt but paired with you know lots of veggies
balanced diet so not just cutting salt out completely more like finding that balance yeah
and for older folks they're saying that could actually be better than going super low sodium
huh that's interesting it's like a simple food choice but then it opens up this whole
discussion about health and aging i mean cultural attitudes towards food too right totally
it's like inamuma uses these little news bits to jump into these bigger themes he's not just
reading headlines he's thinking about he's engaging with the information yeah looking for
different perspectives which is what we're trying to do here too okay another headline that caught
my eye the first public middle high school in aichi prefecture oh yeah i saw him mention that
and knowing his interest in 2e and gifted learners i bet that's why it stood out to him
yeah what do you think why would that resonate with him well this new school
it probably represents a move towards like individualized learning you know
recognizing that not all kids learn the same way yeah that makes sense and 2e that stands for
twice exceptional so kids who are gifted but also have learning disabilities oh right they
often get overlooked in traditional schools exactly so this new school it could be a way
to create an environment where they can actually thrive so more inclusive more responsive to
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different learning styles yeah and that could tie into enuma's artistic philosophy too you know
like as an artist he's all about expressing yourself in unique ways yeah and maybe he sees
aconnection there with education needing to be just as individualistic it's a beautiful thought
isn't it fostering that creativity in future generations totally okay let's shift gears a bit
to movies he's super excited about mission impossible dead reckoning part 2 calls it one
of the best sequels ever oh mission impossible those are always fun but sequels are hard to
get right they are so what do you think makes a good sequel especially for a franchise like that
it's gonna respect the original you know but also take the story somewhere new keep it exciting
that's tough balance it is but it sounds like dead reckoning part 2 nailed it the action the story
all while staying true to what people love about the series i'll have to check it out
now totally different vibe he mentions this upcoming indian film kalki 28 98 ad apparently
it has a huge budget even bigger than rrr wow rrr was amazing visually so if this tops that i'm
intrigued i'm not as familiar with indian cinema but this sounds like a big deal it is indian
cinema is really gaining global attention and these big budget productions they attract top
talent allow for incredible visuals it's like showing the world what indian filmmaking can do
exactly it's pushing boundaries and i'm excited to see where it goes and speaking of pushing
boundaries back to the art world remember that sotheby's maison in hong kong yeah the luxury
art space what about it so you explained what a maison is but why is this move to hong kong so
significant like bigger picture well sotheby's they're strategically positioning themselves in
the asian art market which is growing rapidly hong kong it's become a hub for collectors so
this dedicated space it's a way to connect with those high-end clients to sell that top-tier
art so it's about access but also about recognizing the power of the asian market
absolutely it's a shift in the global art landscape for sure and then total contrast
we have dead-end gallery that ai art space in amsterdam yeah ai art it's still so new so
uncharted it feels like every time we talk about ai there are more questions than answers
right like what even is art in this new age and what's the role of the human artist big questions
but instead of seeing ai as a threat i think it's an opportunity a new tool for exploration
like a collaboration between human and machine exactly we could see completely new forms of art
emerged from this stuff we haven't even thought of yet it's both exciting and mind-boggling
definitely and enuma he's right there in the thick of it watching it all unfold he seems to
really embrace those unknowns those possibilities he does and that's inspiring to be open to those
new horizons so enuma mentions a few more international art events starting with the
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bangkok art biennale which we talked about earlier yeah that's a great example of artists
from all over coming together sharing their work their perspectives it's like a global conversation
through art exactly and you discover new artists new styles it's a way to broaden your
horizons and then a bit more niche he recommends this exhibition in los angeles all about basketball
and art oh that's interesting what a unique combination right what do you think is driving
this trend of like connecting art with things you wouldn't expect i think art is breaking free from
those traditional boundaries you know it's not just in galleries anymore it's in pop culture
sports everyday life it makes it more accessible more relevant to people absolutely it's like
saying art is everywhere if you know where to look okay then he mentions a new wing at the american
museum of natural history the richard gilder center but he compares it to the berlin club
scene wait what that's a weird comparison a natural history museum and a club right but
maybe it's about creating an experience something immersive engaging it's like going beyond the
typical museum exhibits maybe using technology installations making it more interactive more
exciting more like a well a club yeah it's about making learning fun pushing those boundaries
so it's not just what you learn but how you learn it exactly and enuma he clearly appreciates
places that are willing to experiment to create those unique experiences for sure he touches on a
couple more international events dark matter in berlin the nita mukesh ambani cultural center in
mumbai wow all over the map literally it's like he's on a global art quest and art is such a great
way to experience different cultures to understand different perspectives it transcends language it
connects people on a deeper level absolutely and i think that's what enuma is drawn to that
shared human experience okay and finally back to japan he recommends the okayama art experience
which seems to blend art with the natural beauty of the region oh that sounds lovely
what's the appeal of these kinds of events where art is integrated into like landscapes or urban
spaces i think it creates this dialogue you know between the art and its surroundings you
see both in a new light it's like art isn't just this separate thing it's a part of the world we
live in yeah it's woven into the fabric of our experiences and it makes you appreciate those
everyday moments those unexpected connections and you know is great at finding those hidden gems
those little sparks of beauty and inspiration he really is it's like a reminder to keep our
eyes open to be curious okay before we wrap up let's circle back to some of those headlines
that really grabbed his attention starting with that salt article the one that claimed reducing
salt is a lie oh yeah that was a bold statement it really was especially since we're always told
to cut back on salt yeah it was especially for well you know for older folks that's who the
article is talking about right right from president online exactly and it wasn't saying
like salt is good for everyone more like for older people moderate salt especially with a good diet
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lots of veggies all that yeah a balanced diet it could be better than going like super low sodium
that's what they were arguing and even suggesting like finishing your ramen broth which is usually
considered the salty no-no yeah it was definitely like a provocative take and enuma he seems to like
those ideas the ones that challenge what we think we know makes you rethink things for sure and i
wonder with this article if he's also thinking about different cultures and how they view food
and health especially as people get older oh that's interesting yeah because what's healthy
in one culture might be totally different in another exactly and how those ideas change as
we age it's all connected and it seems like in enuma he's interested in those nuances those
different perspectives you know just taking things at face value always digging deeper
that's what makes this so interesting i totally agree okay the other headline the one about the
new middle high school in aichi prefecture that one really stood out especially with enuma's
focus on 2e and gifted learners right that new school it probably signals a move towards like
really personalized learning you know recognizing that different kids have different
strengths different needs yeah instead of that one size fits all approach exactly and 2e that's
twice exceptional right kids who are gifted but also have learning disabilities right and those
kids often struggle in traditional schools yeah they don't always fit in so this new school
could be a way to like create a space where they can actually thrive so more inclusive more
flexible exactly and i think that probably resonates with enuma's artistic side you know
how so well artists they're always pushing boundaries thinking outside the box yeah they
don't follow the rules and maybe he sees a connection there like education should be just
as individualized as artistic expression wow that's a really cool way to connect those ideas
it's all about nurturing that individual potential yeah whether it's art or education
it's about letting people shine in their own unique way it's been amazing this whole deep dive
going through enuma's world it's like he sees inspiration everywhere he really does from
videogames to coffee to like serious news and cutting edge art it's all connected for him
and he blends it all so seamlessly it's not like separate boxes it's all part of this like
tapestry of his perspective and what's so inspiring is how he draws those connections
between things that seem totally different yeah like he shows us that creativity isn't just
about art it's a way of looking at the world a way of thinking and he encourages us to do the
same to be curious to ask questions to find those unexpected connections in our own lives
he's definitely challenged us to rethink some of our own assumptions to see things from a new
angle and that's what it's all about right expanding our horizons finding beauty in the
unexpected it's been a journey for sure and on that note to our listener we leave you with this
question what seemingly unrelated things in your life could be connected what hidden threads are
waiting to be discovered keep exploring keep questioning and keep diving deep
