Nicolai Bergmann (born June 12, 1976) is a Tokyo-based Danish flower artist and designer best known for his flower boxes, a technique that started a trend in Japan.
Bergmann's work has been widely covered by periodicals in Japan, including articles in The New York Times Style Magazine: Japan, Epoch Magazine,Floral Expressions. Published on February 17, 2016. Epoch Magazine. Espresso Fukuoka,The Fascination of Expression. Published September 2017. Espresso Fukuoka Magazine http://espresso-kumakei.com Discover Japan,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 Fole,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 Glow,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. Goethe Magazine,ホラン秋が行く！男の美SPACE (English Translation: Aki Horan Goes! His Beautiful Space). Published May 2014. Goeth Magazine. Mrs,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 and WWD Japan.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
Bergmann's floral designs have been exhibited in Japan, including Shikaumi Shrine, Houmangu Kamado Shrine, and Shinto Dazaifu Tenmangu in 2016, and the digital art installation for the Hanami 2050 exhibit in 2018. Bergmann's designs combine traditional floral design with his western aesthetic influence.
Bergmann teaches at their floristry school in Omotesando, runs a design consultancy Nicolai Bergmann Flowers & Design, and operates a flower themed Nomu Café.
Biography
A native of Dragør, Denmark, Bergmann first began his interest in flowers as a child by making Christmas wreaths with friends. At 16, he enrolled in a three year technical program in Denmark which included a combination of course work and internships at flower shops.
In 1998, Bergmann 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, Bergmann established his own stores and brand as "Nicolai Bergmann Flowers and Design", separating from Hama Flowers. In 2010, Bergmann founded the flower themed Nomu Café in Omotesando
In 2017, Bergmann introduced a line of jewelry called "Natur", which seeks inspiration from floral arrangements.
In 2018, Bergmann created a flower installation at Kiyomizu Temple as part of Estee Lauder Group's "Pink Ribbon" Breast Cancer Campaign.
See also Official Site
Yasuhiro ASAI
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