Tag: Modern-Art

Articles tagged with "Modern-Art" (2 articles)

Government Document Redaction Acquired by MoMA as 'Japanese Minimalism'

Government Document Redaction Acquired by MoMA as 'Japanese Minimalism'

A new system has gone live that redefines government documents that return no search results as the 'beauty of empty space.' The completely blacked-out PDFs received through information disclosure requests have been praised in the art world as 'masterpieces depicting contemporary opacity,' with the minister in charge declaring, 'This is not concealment. It is highly sophisticated curation.'

Translations: JA
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[Breaking] Launch Event for Perfume 'Scent of Cancellation' Actually Cancelled: 'This is the product experience,' manufacturer declares

[Breaking] Launch Event for Perfume 'Scent of Cancellation' Actually Cancelled: 'This is the product experience,' manufacturer declares

"Eau de Cancellation" is a unique perfume based on the concept of "the sense of grief brought by sudden cancellations." On the day of its launch event, the official website only displayed "Cancelled due to equipment trouble." In response to a flood of inquiries, the manufacturer replied, "This is the ultimate immersive product, allowing you to experience the concept with all five senses without even smelling the scent," and initiated a customer satisfaction survey.

Translations: JA
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