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Walter Pall
We have watched the landscape of Western bonsai evolve considerably over the past few decades, and few practitioners have stirred as much conversation—and occasional controversy—as…
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Why Beginners Don’t Need “Beginner” Bonsai: Lessons from Davao’s Workshop Model
Why Beginners Don’t Need “Beginner” Bonsai: Lessons from Davao’s Workshop Model We’ve noticed a troubling trend in how bonsai gets taught to newcomers, and a…
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The Luxury of Patience: What High-End Automotive Craftsmanship Teaches Us About Bonsai Culture
The Luxury of Patience: What High-End Automotive Craftsmanship Teaches Us About Bonsai Culture We’ve always maintained that bonsai is as much about philosophy as it…
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When Anime Meets Bonsai: What Pop Culture Gets Right About Our Art
When Anime Meets Bonsai: What Pop Culture Gets Right About Our Art We’ve noticed a fascinating trend lately: bonsai appearing in unexpected corners of global…
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The Radical Joy of Satsuki: Why Growing Your Own Way Matters More Than Perfect Form
The Radical Joy of Satsuki: Why Growing Your Own Way Matters More Than Perfect Form We’ve noticed a quiet revolution happening in bonsai clubs across…
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Michael Morden
We first became aware of Michael Morden’s work through the increasingly visible presence of his trees in online bonsai communities and at exhibitions where his…
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Why Diplomatic Bonsai Events Matter More Than You Think
Why Diplomatic Bonsai Events Matter More Than You Think We’ve watched bonsai diplomacy unfold for decades, but the recent appearance of Japan’s envoy at the…
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Why Mini Bonsai Is Not a Beginner’s Shortcut—And How to Do It Right
Why Mini Bonsai Is Not a Beginner’s Shortcut—And How to Do It Right We’ve noticed a surge of interest in mini bonsai lately, sparked in part by enthusiasts showcasing their collections and bringing these… More
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When Anime Meets Bonsai: What Pop Culture Gets Right About Our Art
When Anime Meets Bonsai: What Pop Culture Gets Right About Our Art We’ve noticed a fascinating trend lately:…
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The Radical Joy of Satsuki: Why Growing Your Own Way Matters More Than Perfect Form
The Radical Joy of Satsuki: Why Growing Your Own Way Matters More Than Perfect Form We’ve noticed a…
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Michael Morden
We first became aware of Michael Morden’s work through the increasingly visible presence of his trees in online…
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Why Diplomatic Bonsai Events Matter More Than You Think
Why Diplomatic Bonsai Events Matter More Than You Think We’ve watched bonsai diplomacy unfold for decades, but the…
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Why Cultural Diplomacy Matters More Than We Think for Bonsai’s Future
Why Cultural Diplomacy Matters More Than We Think for Bonsai’s Future We’ve long held that the most critical…
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Zhao Qingquan
In our view, few contemporary practitioners embody the living bridge between traditional Chinese penjing and the global bonsai…
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Cultural Diplomacy and the Bonsai Renaissance: What the Philippine National Show Teaches Us About Cross-Border Collaboration
Cultural Diplomacy and the Bonsai Renaissance: What the Philippine National Show Teaches Us About Cross-Border Collaboration We have…
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Why Cultural Diplomacy Through Bonsai Is More Than Ceremony—And What It Means for Your Practice
Why Cultural Diplomacy Through Bonsai Is More Than Ceremony—And What It Means for Your Practice We often treat…
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Koji Hiramatsu
When we consider the practitioners who have shaped modern bonsai aesthetics over the past several decades, Koji Hiramatsu…
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Why Regional Bonsai Shows Still Matter More Than Instagram Ever Will
Why Regional Bonsai Shows Still Matter More Than Instagram Ever Will We’ve noticed a troubling trend in our…
