Japan Foundation Launches Online Exhibition '11 Stories on Distanced Relationships'
The Japan Foundation has introduced an online exhibition called '11 Stories on Distanced Relationships: Contemporary Art from Japan,' featuring the creations of 11 modern artists. Set to run from March 30 to May 5, 2021, the exhibition explores 'Translating Distance' in response to the isolation and communication hurdles posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Curated by a team including Kimura Eriko, Kondo Kenichi, Masuda Tomohiro, and Nomura Shino, it showcases a variety of media like video, sound, and animation. Mohri Yuko will host a daily livestream from 9:00 to 18:00 JST. This bilingual exhibition is open to a global audience, encouraging reflections on various types of distance. Participating artists include Araki Yu, Han Ishu, and others.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from 30 March to 5 May 2021
- Features 11 Japanese and Japan-based contemporary artists
- Theme is 'Translating Distance' in response to COVID-19
- Curated by four curators from major Japanese institutions
- Includes works in video, sound, animation, and live streaming
- Mohri Yuko's artwork is livestreamed daily 9:00-18:00 JST
- Hosted on a bilingual Japanese/English website
- Organized by the Japan Foundation to promote artistic exchange
Entities
Artists
- Araki Yu
- Han Ishu
- Iiyama Yuki
- Koizumi Meiro
- Mohri Yuko
- Noguchi Rika
- Okumura Yuki
- Sato Masaharu
- Sawa Hiraki
- Yanai Shino
- Yoshida Shinya
- Kimura Eriko
- Kondo Kenichi
- Masuda Tomohiro
- Nomura Shino
Institutions
- Japan Foundation
- Yokohama Museum of Art
- Yokohama Triennale 2020
- Mori Art Museum
- National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
- Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
Locations
- Japan
- Tokyo
- Yokohama