The Aesthetics of Living: Art and Everyday Life

Speakers: Santiago Fernandez, Mori Hikari, and others

Art is not limited to works seen in museums, galleries, or public spaces; “beauty in everyday things,” as exemplified by crafts and Mingei (folk art), is also a vital element in art. In this talk, we will discover the aesthetics that breathe within daily life, through perspectives such as architecture, gastronomy, fashion, and the diverse cultures surrounding respective fields. Joining the talk will be chef Santiago Fernandez, a core member of the Peru-based project Mater Iniciativa, which bridges various interdisciplinary fields including gastronomy, crafts, and folklore; Hikari Mori, who promotes the essence of beauty in Japanese culture by supporting craftsmanship and renovating traditional houses through her company, tefutefu. Each will share their respective initiatives centered on the beauty that breathes within everyday life..

Speakers:
Santiago Fernandez (Head Chef, MAZ)
Mori Hikari (Model / Creative Director, tefutefu)
and others

Speaker’s Profiles
　

Santiago Fernandez

A Venezuelan-born chef (Caracas, 1995), Santiago Fernandez developed a passion for cooking at a very young age, leading him to join the culinary world at just 15 years old, working at some of Venezuela’s finest restaurants like Alto and Le gourmet. At the age of 17, Santiago made a significant move to Spain, where he continued his culinary education at the Basque Culinary Center University in San Sebastian. There, he gained invaluable experience by staging at renowned 3-Michelin-starred restaurants such as Aponiente and Cocina by Hermanos Torres.

Mori Hikari

Born in 1992 in Tokyo. In addition to her work in fashion as a brand ambassador for Shiseido and Bulgari, an attendee of the Met Gala and Major fashion weeks around the world, such as Paris, Milan, and New York, a featured model in magazines and advertisements in Japan and abroad, and various other roles, Mori Hikari is also active in a wide range of fields, including as co-founder of tefutefu, Inc., a company dedicated to promoting traditional Japanese culture globally, and as an ambassador for the non-profit organization Plan International Japan.

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Live Stream URL
https://www.youtube.com/@artcollaborationkyoto4277