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Monday, 2 February 2026

New Publication


Shimbo, S. (2026). Environmental Art: Ikebana Meets Contemporary Art. In: Joubert, L.A. (eds) Craft—Tradition and Invention. Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, vol 40. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-0485-5_19

Abstract: Since the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Ikebana has been influenced by Western culture. The transformation of Ikebana presents a case study of cultural assimilation between a Japanese traditional craft and Western culture, and consequently its appeal in the global markets.