Lee Mingwei's participatory art engages Tokyo audiences through relational aesthetics and cultural exchange

The work of Taiwanese-American artist Lee Mingwei focuses on engaging the audience. Curated by Mami Kataoka, a comprehensive overview of Lee's artistic journey is presented alongside an additional exhibition that includes contributions from 11 artists, religious figures, and philosophers. Notable pieces feature Through Masters' Eyes (2004), which investigates traditions of copying, and calligraphy from Zen thinkers D.T. Suzuki and Shin'ichi Hisamatsu. Performance art is represented by John Cage's 4'33" (1952) and Allan Kaprow's 7 Kinds of Sympathy (1976). Interactive works include The Moving Garden (2009), where visitors offer flowers to strangers, and The Mending Project (2009), inviting requests for embroidery. Heirlooms are showcased in Fabric of Memory (2006), while The Letter Writing Project (1998/2004) promotes letter writing. This exhibition was featured in ArtReview's March 2015 edition.