We just completed our renewed website of Taiko & Associates which we had been working since the beginning of this year. We have already received some favorable comments that the images of the works of our artists are much easier to view than before, which makes all our staff happy.We would like to introduce to you the latest news of our artists that Taiko & Associates represent. We hope you will enjoy our new website, and we appreciate your continuous support.

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■ IZAK
IZAK contributed his work for the image visual of “ETE NOUVEAU 2009 “ of the PRINTEMPS Ginza.IZAK has been working for the Printemps Ginza for the last 10 yeas and it is a commemorative 10th anniversary visual.
For details, click here.

http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/management_news/20090515/printemps-izak/

■ IRMA
IRMA created the illustrations for the Kiss on the Forehead on the beauty page of VOGUE NIPPON /July 2009 issue.
For details, click here.

http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/management_news/20090528/vogue-nipponirma/

■ Olivier Tallec
Our artist, Olivier Tallec contributed his illustration to the cover of 2009 annual brochure of NHK Symphony Orchestra following his work done for 2008.
The fantastic scenery of Yoyogi Park with joyful people walking toward the NHK Hall is nicely depicted.
For details, click here.

http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/management_news/20090515/nhk-olivier/

■ Monsieur Z
Our artist, Monsieur Z has been regularly working on the top page animation for the Web Channel, Marui’s online shopping site, since 2007. Summery refreshing animation is now completed,click here.

http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/management_news/20090430/marui-web-channel-monsieur-z-2/

■ Anja Kroencke
Thanks Card for summer 2009 to be sent to Mitsukoshi’s loyal customers is regularly created by our artist, Anja Kroencke. Summery refreshing card with a travel scene is now ready.
For details,click here.

http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/management_news/20090515/thanks-card-anja-kroencke/

■ Jo Lynn Alcorn
Jo Lynn Alcorn (American paper artist, and our latest representing artist) contributed her great works using Japanese papers to VOGUE NIPPON June special issue of “Japanese Bridal Special.” Her works for the cover and interior pages (p.32-36) are modern and beautiful.

http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/management_news/20090430/vogue-nippon-jo-lynn-alcorn/

■Chie Hitotsuyama
Chie Hitotsuyama participated in the 2009 Charity Auction to support Aids orphans who lost one or two parents by HIV/AIDS, organized by supporting NGO/PLAS. For 1 week from May 22 via Yahoo! Auction, 3-dimentional workscreated by Chie was exhibited. With a total of 55 bidders, we were able to contribute the proceeds to AIDS orphans. We appreciate your cooperation.
For details, click here.

http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/management_news/20090527/charity_auction-chiehitotsuyama/

■ Natsko Seki
Natsko Seki contributed her work to Ebisu Garden Place as the annual visual for 2009. Her works decorate the entrance leading to the skywalk from JR Ebisu station, pillars and murals at the terminal.
To see these images, click here.

http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/management_news/20090603/ebisu-garden-place_seki/

■ Leah Singer
Directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, a hot new film“Go get Some Rosemary,”which is about a single father spending 2 weeks with his sons, was invited to the Cannes Film Festival and accepted very favorably. Those sons aged 7 and 9 are performed by the real sons, Sage and Fray, of our artist Leah Singer. Their performances are natural and received great comments and reviews. Leah Singer herself appears also in the film.
Click here to see the photos or stories about movies at the Cannes.

+http://www.quinzaine-realisateurs.com/films/14190/Go-Get-Some-Rosemary.html

+http://www.movingpicturesmagazine.com/reviews/movies/go-get-some-rosemary

+http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/film-review-go-get-some-rosemary-1003973838.story

+ http://www.redbucketfilms.com/New%20table%20page.html#

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■ Ingela och Vi
The illustration duo, active in Stockholm, Ingela och Vi, started in January 2004 when Elisabeth Månsson (illustrator and graphic designer) and Peter Turkalj (photographer) first conceived of the idea of creating three-dimensional illustrations by combining illustration and photography. They have been creating wildly original and intriguing work that has become their trademark style, including creating miniature sceneries or using huge sets as big as possible.Their recent work done for Vogue Japanwhich will be released at the end of June will be viewed here.

http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/artists_paperartists/ingela-och-vi/

■ Nao Ohyama
Nao has been working for fashion magazines and advertising such as Lumine,Atre,Numero TOKYO,FIGARO japon, marie claire Japon, Oggi and Ryuko Tsushin, has now joined us. Her characters are very charming women who are elegant but spicy.
Click here to see her works.
http://ua-net.com/taiko/artists_illustrators/nao-ohyama/

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■ Anja Kroencke
http://ua-net.com/taiko/artists_illustrators/category/usa/anja-kroencke/

■ IZAK
http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/artists_illustrators/category/usa/izak/

■ Monsieur Z
http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/artists_illustrators/category/france/monsieur-z/

■ Colonel Moutarde
http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/artists_illustrators/category/france/colonel-moutarde/

■ Sophie Bouxom
http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/artists_illustrators/category/france/sophie-bouxom/

■ Chie Hitotsuyama
http://ua-net.com/taiko-en/artists_illustrators/category/japan/chie-hitotsuyama/