AG Gallery is pleased to announce its presentation of a new handmade jewelry collection by KAGAKUYA starting July 2025. Kagakua is a collection of jewelry made inspired by science by an artist born and raised in Japan currently based in Boston, whose specialty is science. The unique molecular structures are the core identity of this emerging brand. AG Gallery will showcase original jewelry by Kagakuya starting from July 2025, curated by the gallery director. They will be available at AG Gallery in the physical store and soon on the gallery’s official online store.
The handmade pieces at AG Gallery and About Glamour store are selected by the gallery director, Natsumi Kitano. If you have any questions about the latest available pieces or an order-made request, please contact: natsumi@aboutglamour.net
ABOUT KAGAKUYA & Creator Behind Kagakuya:
Yuzuru Kanda was born and raised in Japan. He moved to the US in 2015, and now works at a pharmaceutical company in Boston. Alongside his scientific career, Yuzuru is the owner of a chemistry jewelry brand, Kagakuya driven by his passion for the beauty of molecular structures. Inspired by the hidden artistry of organic molecules, Yuzuru wanted to transform this invisible beauty to wearable art. Yuzuru’s mission is to show a new appreciation for the artistic side of chesmitry that is not just about equations, but also about creativity and beauty, challenging the perception that it is a dull subject.
Diesl-Alder Reaction
Diels-Alder reaction is a 100-year-old reaction that Diesl and Alder discovered. This powerful reaction won Novel prize in 1950 and is still widely used in synthetic labs. This jewelry represents a transition state of the four-carbon piece (left), combining with the two-carbon piece (right) to form a six-carbon ring. Although this 4+2 = 6 type reaction looks uncomplicated, the reaction proceeds well in reality only with careful substrate design. The one shown here is the almost perfect combination of reaction partners and gives a very clean reaction.
Corrin
Corrin is a core motif found in vitamin B12. The beauty of the corrin ring is its highly asymmetric structure. The left side of the molecule lacks some double bonds, and it lacks one of the bridging carbons. The middle pearl represents cobalt, which is an essential metal found in vitamin B12. The name corrin derives from the fact it was found in the core of vitamin B12.
2-Butene
But-2-enes are the simplest alkene exhibiting E/Z-isomerism; one isomer has terminal carbons on the same side, and the other does on the opposite side. Their boiling points are so close to each other that the separation of two isomers is virtually impossible, yet their physical properties are similar enough that rigorous separation is not necessary in most cases.
Polyisoprene
Polyisoprene is a string of isoprene. The chain represents the bonds between each monomer. Polyisoprene is one of the most common rubber materials. It is robust towards abrasive force and is often used for car tires and shoe soles. Unlike natural rubber latex, synthetic rubber polyisoprene is gentle on the skin and unlikely to cause allergic reactions.
AG Gallery is pleased to share with you that we have a new collection of one-of-a-kind handmade ready-to-wear Spring/Summer Hats 2025 from our artist Miki Katagiri. Please visit us and try on her unique hats. It includes beret hats, large-brimmed hats, tullip-shaped hats, basket hats, and casket hats. Hats are hand-selected from the artist’s atelier by AG Gallery director for our customer’s unique tastes. They are one of a kind unique pieces, and they will be first come, first served.
The handmade pieces at AG Gallery and About Glamour store are selected by Gallery Director, Natsumi Kitano. If you have any questions about the available hats or an order-made request, please contact: natsumi@aboutglamour.net
AG Gallery is wishing you a great new year! We are pleased to announce the current winter group exhibition “A Harmonious Place” is extended until January 31, 2025. If you haven’t visited this exhibition, please come see and find your favorite artwork at affordable prices. We are grateful that many people already visited the gallery and some of them multiple times. We will be adding a few works as well as the display will be changed. We look forward to sharing new and uniquely talented artists at AG Gallery this year!
This exhibition is curated by Gallery Director, Natsumi Kitano. If you have any inquiries about the artworks in this exhibition, please contact: natsumi@aboutglamour.net
AG Gallery is pleased to announce a winter group exhibition “My Harmonious Place” is opening on November 9, 2024. This exhibition features three artists, Ame to Mori (Japan), Tadashi Koizumi (Japan), Sydney Bardole (US), Kelly Zou(UK), Natsumi Goldfish (US), and Agnes Bodor (US). The exhibition includes watercolor and ink paintings, small sculptures, signed risograph prints, and other handmade pieces from the artists.
Along with the exhibition at the gallery space, AG Gallery will also display selected artworks from our past exhibited artists at the first floor store walls. Please come visit us and find one of a kind, unique artworks for this gifting season.
This exhibition is curated by Gallery Director, Natsumi Kitano. If you have any inquiries about the artworks in this exhibition, please contact: natsumi@aboutglamour.net
MIKI KATAGIRI | “Fragments of Memory ~From Future to Past~“
October 5, 2024 ~ October 31, 2024
Opening Reception: October 5 (Sat.) 5~7PM
Curation: Natsumi Kitano
AG Gallery is pleased to announce opening of a new exhibition featuring Miki Katagiri ’s “Fragments of Memory”. Please join us for the opening reception and meet the artist on Saturday, October 5, 5~7PM. This exhibition is a second solo installation for Katagiri at AG Gallery, and it celebrates her 35 years creating with numerous inspirations while living in New York City. The installation will include 44 one-of-a-kind works, created from future to the past.
MIKI KATAGIRI is a Japanese artist and milliner based in Brooklyn, New York City. A native New Yorker since 1989, Katagiri has enjoyed 35 years designing her poetically charged topical hat sculptures. Katagiri’s work addresses serious matters of the heart, linking her love of environment, nature, politics, and the universe. Katagiri’s topical hat sculptures have been featured in New York and Japan in galleries and private collections. Having worked closely with the renowned designer, Patricia Underwood, Katagiri teaches millinery classes at Parsons, The New School for Design, and her Williamsburg studio. Ms. Katagiri also creates unique handmade ready-to-wear and custom orders.
Message From Artist I believe there are spiral shapes all around us. The clockwise and the counter clockwise. When the spirals meet, we can create great energy. If we can connect to the universe, we can know the future. That’s because our DNA remembers everything since the universe began. But we can also just enjoy this moment and be happy! October 17th is my 35th year anniversary of being in NY. I thank all my friends and everyone I know for helping me to have a joyful life in NY.
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