Tokyo

EVERGREEN

Mr. Ryuichi Tateno, is one of MG School's top calligraphers. He is a free-lance graphic designer and has created original fonts and been acclaimed for his talent and unique approchach to the design of letters in Japan, Europe and the United States

His homepage EVERGREEN, introduces many of the artworks created for clients in diverse fields. His work focuses on Latin and Japanese logotypes and typography, the design of new font styles, advertising concepts, package design, graphic and publication design.
Ryuichi Tateno is also an excellent calligrapher with a deep knowledge of Latin calligraphy; he has a keen interest in wood, stone and copper engraving and is active and a wide range of designs for corporate and private clients.

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Mrs. Fumiko Tsuneda received the Diploma of Calligraphy from MG School and is currently teaching as a free-lance calligrapher, illuminator and heraldic designer.

As a guild member of the MG School of Latin Calligraphy, she receives full support in her professional activities.
 

 

OVERSEAS



The Pierpont Morgan Library & Museum, New York

Exhibits change with the seasons. The Art of Writing is well respresented by their extensive collection of manuscripts.

 

L. CORNELISSEN & SON, London

The Mg School of Latin Calligraphy highly recommends
L. Cornelissen & Sons to those who have the chance to go to
London. It is by far the best shop specialising in colors,
brushes and other art material for calligraphers and illuminators.
Enjoy your shopping!







DITTA G. POGGI - Rome

In 1825 the Poggi family opened its first store at Nr. 74 Via del Gesu, Tel. (06) 63 93 674, selling a wide range of art supplies. Gouaches, natural pigments, brushes, calligraphy instruments and gilding tools are available at reasonable prices. Another store is located at Nr, 40/42 Via del Pie' di Marmo, Tel. 67 84 477 and a third one at Nr. 18/19 Via Cardinal Merry del Val, Tel. (06) 58 12 531.

In Rome, many shops are closed between 13:00 and 17:00.

 




QUEEN MARY, Paris

A nice, cosy and stylish hotel that MG School
recommends to its students is the Queen Mary, located
just behind the Place de la Madeleine near the Opera.
Each room, designed in a different style, has its own
modern bathroom. The reception is friendly and the staff helpful.
Discounts are available for stays of 5 days and more.



MUSEE DE CLUNY, Paris

 

An enchanting museum of the Middle Ages located in the heart of the Sixieme Arrondissement near Sorbonne University.

SENNELIER, Paris

With two shops in Paris Sennelier offers a wide range of artist supplies and tools for painters and calligraphers.

MARTINEZ FLEUROT, Paris

For those interested in purchasing old prints and coat of arms.

 

MG's FAVORITE SHOPS



CHOCOLATIER MIKI, Tokyo


These delicious and refined chocolates have been created with natural and fresh ingredients of the best quality. A guarantee to satisfy the most demanding palates.

CHOCOLATIER MIKI is the appointed purveyor of fine chocolates to
THE MG SCHOOL OF LATIN CALLIGRAPHY.
Its logo was designed by Muriel Gaggini

BIHOU, Kyoto

Kyoto being a center for the art of the kimono, BIHOU offers a new concept by making available traditional kimonos made to order at affordable prices. A wide selection of high quality fabrics for kimonos and obis are on display and the staff provides professional advice. When in Kyoto drop by and discover a new world of refinement and elegance.

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