PinnedA. D. McCormickExploring Japan’s Art IslandsDiscover Naoshima and its art-infused neighbors in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea.9 min read·May 21, 2023--9--9
A. D. McCormickMotoyuki Shitamichi’s Inland Sea ArchiveThe Venice Biennale alum discusses photography, research, and his latest project on Japan’s “island of art.”15 min read·Feb 1, 2021----
A. D. McCormickThe Island Without TouristsAs Covid-19 spreads in Japan, tourist destiation Naoshima is waking up to a new life as a quintessentially quiet rural Japanese town.5 min read·Apr 17, 2020----
A. D. McCormickFinding the Art IslandA small Japanese island’s fame as a destination for art tourists is growing by the day, but the big picture is more complicated.7 min read·Dec 5, 2018----
A. D. McCormickBearing the Heavy Gods At Kichijōji’s Autumn FestivalIn the lingering heat of September, teams of locals buzzed on sake take their deities on rides through the neighborhood.4 min read·Mar 28, 2018----
A. D. McCormickKurashiki Is Not the Venice of Japan, Thankfully.In praise of Japan’s small cities, Part 1.7 min read·Feb 21, 2018--2--2
A. D. McCormickTaking Cactus Portraits In the Summer In ArizonaThe charismatic saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert is the icon of the Southwest. I met several of them, and took their portraits.4 min read·Jan 27, 2018--2--2
A. D. McCormickAfter the Town Lost Its TrainSchools are closing. Populations are shrinking. Towns are dying. Rural Japan is turning to art festivals for a fresh start.23 min read·Jan 21, 2018--2--2