Directed by Hiroshi Kizu and featuring the dancing of Masako Yasumoto.

We are deeply saddened to be covering the passing of one of our generation’s most innovative creatives. In writing this I have found new meaning to some her work. In the past, I have viewed her many pieces with admiration, the above video now makes me teary. On Sunday September 7, acclaimed director Nagi Noda died as a result of surgical complications from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident last year. Noda was just 35 years old.

Born in Tokyo, Nagi Noda remains one of Japan’s most accomplished young artists. Her inventive projects and unique approaches have inspired viewers across the globe. Early in her career she was signed to Partizan as a director, where she created her most notable work. Partizan stated “She was a beautiful spirit and an extraordinary talent, she will be greatly missed.”

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Check out this new DVD and Book coupling from IdN. Graphics DVD includes 19 music videos from various genres. Book summarizes info on each piece and sampling of artwork. Offerings include work from A52, Lobo, MK12, NAKD, Motion Theory, and Transistor Studios to name a few. Music Video artists include Bright Eyes, The Faming Lips, Bad Religion, Fischerspooner, and Beck. You can find it here.