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Nicolai Bergmann
Born (1976-06-12) June 12, 1976 (age 48)
Dragør, Denmark
Known forFlower Art & Design
StyleContemporary floral design
WebsiteNicolaiBergmann.com

Nikolai Bergmann (born June 12, 1976) is a Tokyo flower artist and designer most known for their original flower boxes, a technique that started a trend in Japan.[1]

Nicolai’s work has been widely covered by periodicals in Japan[2], including featured articles in The New York Times Style Magazine: Japan[3], Epoch Magazine[4], Espresso Fukuoka[5], Discover Japan[6], Fole[7], Glow[8], Goethe Magazine[9], Mrs[10], and WWD Japan[11].

Nicolai's floral designs have been exhibited in Japan, including Shikaumi Shrine, Houmangu Kamado Shrine, and Shinto Dazaifu Tenmangu in 2016[12], and the digital art installation[13] for the the Hanami 2050 exhibit in 2018[14]. Nicolai’s designs combine traditional Ikebana with his western aesthetic influence[15].

Nicolai teaches at their floristy school in Omotesando, runs a design consultancy Nicolai Bergmann Flowers & Design[16], and operates a flower themed Nomu Café [17].

Biography

A native of Dragør, Denmark, Nicolai first began their interest in flowers as a child by making Christmas wreaths with friends.[18] At 16, he enrolled in a three year technical program in Denmark which included a combination of course work and internships at flower shops.[15]

In 1998, Nicolai moved to Japan to work with Hama Florist, and in 2001, they opened a store with his name to have a more western focused brand. In 2005, Nicolai established their own stores and brand as "Nicolai Bergmann Flowers and Design", separating from Hama Flowers.[1]

In 2010, Nicolai co-founded the flower themed Nomu Café in Omotesando with their wife, Amanda.[19]

In 2017, Nicolai introduced a line of jewelry "Natur"[20], which seeks inspiration from floral arrangements.[21]

In 2018, Nicolai created a flower installation at Kiyomizu Temple as part of Estee Lauder Group's "Pink Ribbon" Breast Cancer Campaign.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Kosaka, Kris (11 September 2010). "Flower designer's success blossomed under rising sun". The Japan Times. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  2. ^ Kitagawa, Jane (10 March 2019). "Passion nurtures growth and innovative floristry". The Japan Times Online. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b Asaka, Junko. "ニコライ バーグマンが コラボレートする 2018「乳がんキャンペーン」 - T JAPAN:The New York Times Style Magazine 公式サイト". The New York Times Style Magazine: Japan. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  4. ^ Floral Expressions. Published on February 17, 2016. Epoch Magazine.
  5. ^ The Fascination of Expression. Published September 2017. Espresso Fukuoka Magazine http://espresso-kumakei.com
  6. ^ ニコライバーグマンが巡るポスト世界自然遺産 インスピレーションを求めて植物の楽園奄美大島へ (English Translation: Nicolai Bergmann Visits Amami Oshima, a Paradise for Plants, in Search of Inspiration). Published April 2015. Discover Japan Magazine. http://discoverjapan-web.com
  7. ^ フラワーアーテイスト ニコライバーグマン さん (English Translation: Nicolai Bergmann, Flower Artist). November 2016. Fole Magazine
  8. ^ ナチュア＆ニコライバーグマンの美しき世界 (English Translation: The Beautiful World of Nature & Nicolai Bergmann). Published January 2018. Glow Magazine.
  9. ^ ホラン秋が行く！男の美SPACE (English Translation: Aki Horan Goes! His Beautiful Space). Published May 2014. Goeth Magazine.
  10. ^ フラワーアーチストニコライバーグマン さんに習うからせの フラワーアレンジメント (English Translation: Hot Flower Arrangement, As Taught by Flower Artist Nicolai Bergmann). Published March 2016. Mrs Magazine. https://mrsplus.net
  11. ^ ニコライバーグマン、陶芸家黒田泰蔵に会いに行く (English Translation: Nicolai Bergmann Visits Potter Kuroda Taizo in C-HR). Published November 2016. https://www.wwdjapan.com/s/343948
  12. ^ Hernon, Matthew (20 May 2016). "How Nicolai Bergmann Became One of Japan's Top Floral Artists | Trends & Culture". Tokyo Weekender. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  13. ^ "Onesal › Digital Installation for Nicolai Bergmann". Onesal. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  14. ^ Sierzputowski, Kate (10 April 2018). "'Future Flowers' Blossom in a Digital Collaboration Presented at Japan's Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine". Colossal. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  15. ^ a b Kitagawa, Jane (10 March 2019). "Passion nurtures growth and innovative floristry". The Japan Times Online. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  16. ^ Koh, Meryl (29 January 2019). "Nicolai Bergmann: Tokyo's Go-To Celebrity Florist". Keyyes. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  17. ^ Mun-Delsalle, Y.-Jean. "Danish Floral Artist Nicolai Bergmann Turns Jewelry Designer And Launches His New Brand In Tokyo". Forbes. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  18. ^ Day, Jon (2010-01-01). "The Floral Stylist". J SELECT Magazine. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  19. ^ Hernon, Matthew (20 May 2016). "How Nicolai Bergmann Became One of Japan's Top Floral Artists | Trends & Culture". Tokyo Weekender. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  20. ^ Demetriou, Danielle (19 June 2017). "Natur — Tokyo, Japan". Wallpaper Magazine. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  21. ^ Mun-Delsalle, Y-Jean (22 August 2017). "In Tokyo, A Florist Uses His Beloved Flowers as Inspiration for Jewelry". SURFACE. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
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