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Annalise June Kamegawa

Annalise June Kamegawa is an arts and culture writer based in Milan. Her work has been featured in global publications like designboom, AnOther, Lampoon, IMPULSE, L'Essenziale and Novembre. 

Stories from Annalise June Kamegawa

Wildwood, the latest film from stop-motion animation studio Laika, features handcrafted sets

‘Wildwood’ Is the Longest Stop-Motion Animated Film Ever. Each Frame of the Movie Is a Marvel of Handcrafted World Building

Deborah Cook, costumer designer at stop-motion animation studio Laika, discusses creating tiny costumes for puppets in a fantastical world set in the forests of Portland, Oregon

Wooden cabinetry shown in The Testament of Ann Lee 

‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Showcases the Minimalist Ingenuity of Shaker Furniture

Recreating the industrious world of the Shakers wasn’t just movie magic—it required conservators, curators and artisans