A ensō appears in the space, and the body steps into that ensō. In the space, circles are drawn and swarms of butterflies fly about. When you touch a butterfly, it dies and falls. When you enter those circles or swarms of butterflies, an entirely different world unfolds inside. Ensō, one of the forms of calligraphy and painting in Zen—a circle drawn with a single brushstroke—was traditionally created by drawing a circular form in the air with a staff or similar object. It is said to symbolically express enlightenment and truth, the universe as a whole, and equality. It is also a circle that reflects the mind of the viewer, and its interpretation is left to the viewer. "teamLab & TikTok, teamLab Reconnect: Art and Sauna" (Keyakizaka-shita, Tokyo) Exhibition details: https://reconnect.teamlab.art/jp Work details: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/w/stepinto_lightcircles/

This music video commemorates Shugo Tokumaru’s 10th anniversary since his debut, and also serves as a tribute piece for the 100th anniversary of Norman McLaren’s birth. Homages to McLaren are scattered throughout the work. The characters’ outlines are drawn with felt-tip pens and animated.

To commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, musician Kaho Nakamura and the luxury brand LOEWE, based in Madrid, Spain, have come together for a special collaboration. The craftsmanship of Nakamura, who meticulously weaves melody and lyrics to create a one-of-a-kind sonic world, resonated here with LOEWE’s craftsmanship, which delicately handcrafts bags and apparel. This film captures, for the first time for the brand, a live performance held at the Ginza flagship store, Casa Loewe Tokyo. Director Yuka Yamaguchi filmed Nakamura’s passionate solo piano performance of “AINOU,” a song imbued with hopes for the future, in a single continuous take.