Spanish artist Marta Montcada and her father, Joan, have used kites as environmental sculpture. The clear mylar cellular kites often featured spontaneous autographs or decorations …

Finnish artist and architect Marten Bondestam has redefined creative kite making by using plastic bags to make flying rabbits, bulls, birds, and fish. He has …

With his early kites that combined ram-air ideas with structural forms, kite maker Lester has been active on the world stage since the early 1980s. …

Lawrence made a mark on the fighter kite community in the early 1990s with his beautifully crafted ripstop fighters. Bold, and easily recognizable designs, combined …

Longtime World Kite Museum volunteer Mary Yoshimi has been a driving force behind the success of the museum. She has organized workshops, supervised volunteers, and …

Owner of the Tokyo Kite Museum and President of the Japan Kite Association, Modegi is one of the world’s great kite ambassadors. His collection, begun …

It’s always a thrill to see Masaaki Sato’s box of kites. He exposes little of what’s inside, making every kite a separate surprise when pulled …

An innovative kite maker in the early 1980s, Italian Angeletti also wrote Construire Aquiloni, an easy-to-understand kite book with classic and contemporary designs. His geometric …

Western Australia’s Alvares brings a special passion to teaching with kites. With children and adults he makes kites that feature local flora and fauna, emphasize …

Michel has become one of Europe’s most visible kite artists. His large-scale creations are a spectacular backdrop to many French kite festivals and his style …