9:26 AM. Two of my favorites, On Kawara, the conceptual artist and my Shiba Inu dog. “On Kawara-Silence” by Jeffrey Weiss and Anne Wheeler is a great catalog that helps to explain the extent and mystery of this elusive artist. Study Kawara and be inspired. Many have. Also, Shiba loosely translated means “brushwood” and make great pets if you like your canines to be active, independent, and alert. Mine is a great watchdog too.