Nicolai Bergmann (born June 12, 1976) is a Tokyo-based Danish flower artist and designer best known for his flower boxes, a technique that started a trend in Japan.[1]
Nicolai Bergmann | |
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| Born | June 12, 1976 |
| Known for | Flower Art & Design |
| Style | Contemporary floral design |
| Website | NicolaiBergmann.com |
Bergmann's work has been widely covered by periodicals in Japan,[2] including articles in The New York Times Style Magazine: Japan,[3] Epoch Magazine,[4] Espresso Fukuoka,[5] Discover Japan,[6] Fole,[7] Glow,[8] Goethe Magazine,[9] Mrs,[10] and WWD Japan.[11]
Bergmann's floral designs have been exhibited in Japan, including Shikaumi Shrine, Houmangu Kamado Shrine, and Shinto Dazaifu Tenmangu in 2016,[12] and the digital art installation[13] for the Hanami 2050 exhibit in 2018.[14] Bergmann's designs combine traditional floral design with his western aesthetic influence.[2]
Bergmann teaches at their floristry school in Omotesando, runs a design consultancy Nicolai Bergmann Flowers & Design,[15] and operates a flower themed Nomu Café.[16]
Biography
editA native of Dragør, Denmark, Bergmann first began his interest in flowers as a child by making Christmas wreaths with friends.[17] At 16, he enrolled in a three year technical program in Denmark which included a combination of course work and internships at flower shops.[2]
In 1998, Bergmann moved to Japan to work with Hama Florist, and in 2001, they opened a store with his name to have a more western focused brand. In 2005, Bergmann established his own stores and brand as "Nicolai Bergmann Flowers and Design", separating from Hama Flowers.[1] In 2010, Bergmann founded the flower themed Nomu Café in Omotesando[12]
In 2017, Bergmann introduced a line of jewelry called "Natur",[18] which seeks inspiration from floral arrangements.[19]
In 2018, Bergmann created a flower installation at Kiyomizu Temple as part of Estee Lauder Group's "Pink Ribbon" Breast Cancer Campaign.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Kosaka, Kris (11 September 2010). "Flower designer's success blossomed under rising sun". The Japan Times. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ a b c Kitagawa, Jane (10 March 2019). "Passion nurtures growth and innovative floristry". The Japan Times Online. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ a b Asaka, Junko. "ニコライ バーグマンが コラボレートする 2018「乳がんキャンペーン」 - T JAPAN:The New York Times Style Magazine 公式サイト". The New York Times Style Magazine: Japan. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ Floral Expressions. Published on February 17, 2016. Epoch Magazine.
- ^ The Fascination of Expression. Published September 2017. Espresso Fukuoka Magazine http://espresso-kumakei.com
- ^ ニコライバーグマンが巡るポスト世界自然遺産 インスピレーションを求めて植物の楽園奄美大島へ (English Translation: Nicolai Bergmann Visits Amami Oshima, a Paradise for Plants, in Search of Inspiration). Published April 2015. Discover Japan Magazine. http://discoverjapan-web.com
- ^ フラワーアーテイスト ニコライバーグマン さん (English Translation: Nicolai Bergmann, Flower Artist). November 2016. Fole Magazine
- ^ ナチュア＆ニコライバーグマンの美しき世界 (English Translation: The Beautiful World of Nature & Nicolai Bergmann). Published January 2018. Glow Magazine.
- ^ ホラン秋が行く！男の美SPACE (English Translation: Aki Horan Goes! His Beautiful Space). Published May 2014. Goeth Magazine.
- ^ フラワーアーチストニコライバーグマン さんに習うからせの フラワーアレンジメント (English Translation: Hot Flower Arrangement, As Taught by Flower Artist Nicolai Bergmann). Published March 2016. Mrs Magazine. https://mrsplus.net
- ^ ニコライバーグマン、陶芸家黒田泰蔵に会いに行く (English Translation: Nicolai Bergmann Visits Potter Kuroda Taizo in C-HR). Published November 2016. https://www.wwdjapan.com/s/343948
- ^ a b Hernon, Matthew (20 May 2016). "How Nicolai Bergmann Became One of Japan's Top Floral Artists | Trends & Culture". Tokyo Weekender. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ "Onesal › Digital Installation for Nicolai Bergmann". Onesal. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ Sierzputowski, Kate (10 April 2018). "'Future Flowers' Blossom in a Digital Collaboration Presented at Japan's Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine". Colossal. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ Koh, Meryl (29 January 2019). "Nicolai Bergmann: Tokyo's Go-To Celebrity Florist". Keyyes. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ Mun-Delsalle, Y.-Jean. "Danish Floral Artist Nicolai Bergmann Turns Jewelry Designer And Launches His New Brand In Tokyo". Forbes. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ Day, Jon (2010-01-01). "The Floral Stylist". J SELECT Magazine. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ Demetriou, Danielle (19 June 2017). "Natur — Tokyo, Japan". Wallpaper Magazine. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
- ^ Mun-Delsalle, Y-Jean (22 August 2017). "In Tokyo, A Florist Uses His Beloved Flowers as Inspiration for Jewelry". SURFACE. Retrieved 22 April 2019.