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Shakib Gunn, The Everlasting Spirit of Kiting

Our international kite community has lost a great friend, Shakib Gunn of Singapore.  
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Following the Traditions of Woodblock Printing on Kites

In Japan in the early 18th Century began a great kite-hysteria that lasted through most of the 19th Century. This 200 year period also saw the dramatic rise in popularity of the Kabuki Theater, a time when actors were the most famous citizens in their cities.  
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How to Fill Yoshizumi's Two Week Schedule in Washington

With the generosity of his own choosing, Japanese kitemaker, Nobuhiko Yoshizumi, decided to donate his mileage airfare to come to the Seattle area for two weeks. One of the most versatile international kitemakers in existence, his resume of kiting is that of one who has lived centuries, not decades.  
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The Richard Steiner Workshop Tour- Summer 2009

I've known Richard Steiner as a printmaker from his Hiroshima days in the early 1970’s, when he first began studying under Masahiko Tokumitsu. His early works were assignments from his teacher in the Independent Printmaker Movement, and so reflected that style and technique. The emphasis was more on art than craft, on realistic renderings than pure self-expression.
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Discourse: New Issue!

Drachen Foundation announces the fourth issue of our new publication, Discourse: from the end of the line!   In this installment:   -- Investigate kite traditions in China and rethink images of the contemporary Chinese kite maker -- Consider hydrogen energy and the possible applications of kites -- Travel to the observatory at Lindenberg before the Wall's fall -- Discover long lost German Steiff kites, recreated by Germany's masters -- Take in a photo-essay of kites in Cambodia   ...and more!

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