DESIGN TALKS plus S2017E17 - Samurai Icons

The samurai are one of the most iconic symbols of Japan. Their distinctive armor -- helmets, body plates -- was meant not just to protect their lives, but also to express the way of the warrior. Our guest this time is Tetsuya Noguchi, an up-and-coming artist who is known for paintings and models with a samurai theme. Together with him, we'll explore how the samurai have become icons that transcend time and place.