Category: art
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American Bonsai History – Keystone Arts
The story of Keystone Arts shows the power of collaboration between bonsai artists.
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Judgement Day
There is no bonsai exhibition judging system that will satisfy everyone. But can we do better?
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Biophilia II
Bonsai practice represents an active and intense human-plant interaction that could, if it were to become more widespread, help to prevent climate change.
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How Old is Bonsai Anyway?
Recent articles suggest that Japanese bonsai originated around 200 years ago, and that Western ideas influenced its development.
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Practical Magic
Is there a Tao of Bonsai? The recent article in the New Yorker about Ryan Neil prompted a closer look at the origins of bonsai, “practical magic” and the current relationship of Taoism to both art and bonsai.