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Biography of an artist

 

Toufukuji A legend

 

National Bonsai Exhibition

 
 
 
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Inside 2021 Q4

 

Exhibitions

 

The 7th U.S. National Bonsai Exhibition, 2021
By David De Groot, USA

  

Articles

 
Adaptation/Transformation of Juniper by Kim Seok-Ju, Sunyouwon, Goyang, Korea
By Won Hoe Sik, Korea
 
Flower Power: The Symbolism of the Chrysanthemum Flower in Asia
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
 
Toufukuji: myth, legend, prophet, martyr, and tragic genius: To know the potter Toufukuji and the pots he made
By Bradley Barlow, Australia
 
“Il Fulmine”: Four-handed work on a Pinus sylvestris, a Viking from Scandinavia!
By Mario Pavone and Marco Insubreman, Italy
 
“Along the River During the Qingming Festival”: The Influence of Chinese Painting and Natural Tree Observation in Taiwanese Bonsai
By Zhang Zhao Fang (張肇芳), Taiwan, Chen Xiu Ying (陳秀櫻), Taiwan,
and José Luis Rodríguez Macías, Puerto Rico
 
Instant gratification? No thanks.
By Tony Tickle, UK
 
Unique bonsai tree species of Korea: The Korean hornbeam (Carpinus coreana)
By Won Hoe Sik, Korea

 

News

 
Felicidad Sánchez Gupit; Mary Madison; ARCOBONSAI
 

People

 
The Loss of a Titan, Paiman Mak
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia

 

 

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AKI-TEN 2021

 

Bonsai Exhibits Return to America 

 

Bonsai Farming in Korea 

 

 

 
 
 
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Inside 2022 Q1

 

Exhibitions

 

Aki-Ten 2021: A fantastic exhibition makes history again.
By Helmut Bachmann, Italy
 
Bonsai Exhibits Return to America
By Larry Stephan, USA
 
Return to Mazu (媽祖); The Annual Tainan Bonsai Association Bonsai Exhibition
By Li Hongqian (李宏虔), Taiwan, and José Luis Rodríguez Macías, Puerto Rico
 
The Best Czech Bonsai in the Prague Botanical Garden
By Michaela Bičíková, Czech Republic

  

Articles

 
An unexpected trip to Suzhou, a marvelous penjing garden, and an outstanding penjing pot collection
By Gudrun Benz, Germany
 
Wonderworlds; Creating scenery in ceramic, urn-shaped pots
By Jyoti and Nikunj Parekh, India
 
The Buddha: The Evolution of a Remarkable Scots Pine
By Mauro Stemberger, Italy
 
Exploring Bonsai Farming in Korea
By Won Hoe Sik, Korea
 
Eastern White Cedar : Letting Time Do the Work
By Steve Ulrich, Canada
 
 

News

 

BCI Excellence Award at AIAS, Italy

FEATURED ON THE COVER: Shohin display exhibited at aki-ten 2021 in Bressanone, Italy by shohin expert Roland Schatzer, Italy.

 

People

 
Remembering Norman Haddrick, 1935-2021
By Joan Greenway, Canada

 

 

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BCI 60th Anniversary Convention in Taiwan

BCI Excellence Reward 

 

Felab 2021 Bonsai Photo Competition

 

 
 
 
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Inside 2022 Q2

 

Exhibitions

 

4 BCI 60 Years Anniversary Convention in Taiwan
Hosted by Helen and IC Su

5 Su’s Garden

Su’s Bonsai Collection

10 Su’s Suiseki Collection

13 Su’s Pot Collection

20 Su’s Imperial Diet Collection

36 Top-Class European Pines: Czech National Exhibition
By Herbert Obermayer, Germany

66 FELAB 2021 Bonsai Photo Competition: Latin America promotes international relations
By Enrique Castaño, Mexico

  

Articles

 

30 The Pine That Teaches
By Antonio Pizzato, Italy

44 Three Enemies of Bonsai Art: A Philosophical Discussion and Some Advice
By Enrique Castaño, Mexico

46 BCI Excellence Award: Making the New Medal
By Frank Mihalic, USA

61 From the highest mountains to the highest exhibition awards
By Václav Novák, Czechia

 

 

People

 

25 The Juniper Pioneer of Java
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia

52 A Lucky Juniper and a Lifetime of Bonsai: Lee Chang-Gil
By Won Hoe Sik, Korea

FEATURED ON THE COVER: Juniperus chinensis, 82 cm. This species can be planted in any condition whether it be cold, hot, dry or wet. It grows in boreal, tropical, and subtropical climates. It is widely used in Bonsai because of its versatility. Since it has characteristics of high plasticity, bonsai masters use the deadwood to style natural snowy scenery, using brown, white and green colors in the presentation. It is a very enjoyable and successful bonsai creation in IC Su’s Bonsai Collection. IC Su is the host and organizer of BCI’s 60th Year Anniversary Convention in Taiwan.

 

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Chinese Hackberry (Celtis Sinensis) - The Pursuit of Perfection 

Keido, - a window on nature

12th National BSAPI

 
 
 
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Inside 2022 Q3

 

Exhibitions

 

Spring Festival at Bonsai Zentrum, Heidelberg, with Valentin Brose, bonsai designer
By Gudrun Benz, Germany

Together Again! IBC. The Indonesian Bonsai Championship
By Budi Sulistyo with Contributing Editor José L. Rodríguez Macías

Show of Revenge: 12th National BSAPI Bonsai and Suiseki Show and Competition
By Susan Lee, Philippines

From modest beginnings: David De Groot Retrospective at the Pacific Bonsai Museum
By Elsa Durham, USA

 

Articles

 

Celtis sinensis, Chinese Hackberry: The Pursuit of Perfection
By Min Hsuan Lo, and Andrew Lo, Taiwan

My First Taxus
By Valentina Castagneri, Italy

Keido, a window on nature
By Massimo Bandera, Italy

Rocky Mountain Juniper: Celebrating Ten Years at Nature’s Way Nursery
By Mauro Stemberger, Italy

FEATURED ON THE COVER: Casuarina equisetifolia, recipient of the BCI Excellence Award at the IBC, Indonesian Bonsai Championship. It is a very impressive large bonsai owned by Mr. Alexander Bambang, Chairman of the Indonesian Bonsai Society, Jakarta Chapter. Photo by Alexander Bambang.

 

 

 

Q4-2022 Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Magazine
 

 The Annual Mid American Bonsai Exhibit

Chōsen: The Challenge A Gift and a Memorable Encounter with “The Magician”

Bonsai Reimagined: The Evolution of a Dramatic Coastal Scene
 
 
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Inside 2022 Q4

 

Exhibitions

 

Bonsai’s Big Tent Event, RMBS 53rd Annual Exhibit at the Denver Botanic Gardens
By Tom Anglewicz, USA

Suiseki Exhibition at the IBC (Indonesia Bonsai Championship)
By Budi Sulistyo, Indonesia

The Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibit, Chicago Botanic Gardens
By Larry Stephan, USA

 

Articles

 

Chōsen: The Challenge A Gift and a Memorable Encounter with “The Magician”
By Massimo Bandera, Italy

Bonsai Reimagined: The Evolution of a Dramatic Coastal Scene
By Ted E. Matson, USA

Introduction to Suiseki, Nature’s Art
By Aldo Marchese, Italy

Shohin Mountain Saikei
By Jyoti and Nikunj Parekh, India

Eastern White Cedar, Bonsai from Inexpensive Material
By Steve Ulrich, Canada

Bonsai and Climate Change
By Danilo Scursatone, Italy

Species Guide: Thymus capitatus
By Angelo Ferlita,and Francesco Giammona, Italy.

 

People

A Tribute to Pauline Muth
By Brandon Herwick, USA

 

News

The 25th edition of the National Congress of the Italian Association of Suiseki Amateurs
By Luciana Queirolo, Italy

Bonsai Empire Intermediate Course 2 Now Available