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Atelier Seiran Showcases Awa Ai at 2026 Venice Biennale Apr. 28, 2026. - Atelier Seiran, a pioneer in traditional Japanese indigo dyeing, will present its installation 'The Root of Life' at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition, part of the official collateral event 'Fissures of Light,' will be held at the Palazzo Dona dalle Rose, running from May 5 to November 22, 2026. Founded in 1970 by […]
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NEC Partners with Anthropic to Enhance AI Adoption in Japan Apr. 23, 2026. - NEC Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic PBC to boost the use of artificial intelligence in Japan's enterprise sector. This collaboration marks NEC as the first global partner of Anthropic based in Japan. The companies will jointly develop secure, industry-specific AI solutions for sectors such as finance, manufacturing, and local government. These solutions will integrate customer expertise with […]
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