2013年01月31日
Countdown to Setouchi Triennale 2013
Just 48 days left and counting until the Setouchi Triennale, one of the most amazing contemporary art festivals in Japan. This year promises to be a fitting sequel to Art Setouchi 2010.
"Liminal Air-Core", Takamatsu Port
A far cry from static installations in museum settings, the art festival spreads over the islands of the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. Site specific art and fusions of art and architecture are set like gems into the natural scenery. Many works are being created right now in collaboration with local residents and hundreds of volunteers, while others are the legacy of the previous festival in 2010.
"Ogijima's Soul", Jauma Plensa
The performing arts are also featured. A variety of concerts, theatric performances and interactive events are being planned. In fact, interaction is a key theme and, whether you like contemporary art or not, this element coupled with island hopping by local ferry makes the festival just plain fun!
Having fun on the ferry in 2010
This year, 12 islands are involved, up from 7 islands last time, and close to 180 artists from 22 countries are participating (or 300 artists if you count the group of artists and artisans from Bangladesh arriving this summer). Many of these artists are up and coming names in contemporary art and architecture, while others have already won international acclaim, such as architect Ando Tadao and artists Lee Ufan, and Takeshi Kitano (who is also an award-winning film director).
The Triennale’s aims are ambitious: to become a driving force in the revitalization of the islands and the restoration of the sea, to connect people from all over the world, share their wisdom and explore how we can create a vibrant lifestyle in harmony with nature, and to provide an alternative to globalization―one that celebrates diversity.
"Oiwa Island", Oscar Oiwa
2010 was an excellent start and I’m looking forward to seeing how the Setouchi Triennale 2013 builds on that foundation. If you love nature, if you love art and architecture, if you are attracted to the slow life or wish to explore alternative approaches for the future, don’t miss this festival!
Check my next article for more details. In the meantime, remember that Takamatsu is an excellent base from which to explore the festival and the beauty of the inland sea region.
Takamatsu Access:
Takamatsu can be reached by direct flights from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (about 1 hour), by limousine bus from Kansai International Airport (about 3 hours), and by direct flights from China and Korea. It can also be reached by taking the bullet train to Okayama (4 hours from Tokyo) and changing to the Marine Liner bound for Takamatsu (runs every 1/2 hour; takes 1 hour).
Hotels: http://www.japanican.com/index.aspx (when selecting the area of stay, scroll down to “Other Popular Options” and select “Takamatsu/Tokushima/Awashima”.)
Also check: http://www.kagawa-yadonet.or.jp/en/
"Liminal Air-Core", Takamatsu Port
A far cry from static installations in museum settings, the art festival spreads over the islands of the beautiful Seto Inland Sea. Site specific art and fusions of art and architecture are set like gems into the natural scenery. Many works are being created right now in collaboration with local residents and hundreds of volunteers, while others are the legacy of the previous festival in 2010.
"Ogijima's Soul", Jauma Plensa
The performing arts are also featured. A variety of concerts, theatric performances and interactive events are being planned. In fact, interaction is a key theme and, whether you like contemporary art or not, this element coupled with island hopping by local ferry makes the festival just plain fun!
Having fun on the ferry in 2010
This year, 12 islands are involved, up from 7 islands last time, and close to 180 artists from 22 countries are participating (or 300 artists if you count the group of artists and artisans from Bangladesh arriving this summer). Many of these artists are up and coming names in contemporary art and architecture, while others have already won international acclaim, such as architect Ando Tadao and artists Lee Ufan, and Takeshi Kitano (who is also an award-winning film director).
The Triennale’s aims are ambitious: to become a driving force in the revitalization of the islands and the restoration of the sea, to connect people from all over the world, share their wisdom and explore how we can create a vibrant lifestyle in harmony with nature, and to provide an alternative to globalization―one that celebrates diversity.
"Oiwa Island", Oscar Oiwa
2010 was an excellent start and I’m looking forward to seeing how the Setouchi Triennale 2013 builds on that foundation. If you love nature, if you love art and architecture, if you are attracted to the slow life or wish to explore alternative approaches for the future, don’t miss this festival!
Check my next article for more details. In the meantime, remember that Takamatsu is an excellent base from which to explore the festival and the beauty of the inland sea region.
Takamatsu Access:
Takamatsu can be reached by direct flights from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (about 1 hour), by limousine bus from Kansai International Airport (about 3 hours), and by direct flights from China and Korea. It can also be reached by taking the bullet train to Okayama (4 hours from Tokyo) and changing to the Marine Liner bound for Takamatsu (runs every 1/2 hour; takes 1 hour).
Hotels: http://www.japanican.com/index.aspx (when selecting the area of stay, scroll down to “Other Popular Options” and select “Takamatsu/Tokushima/Awashima”.)
Also check: http://www.kagawa-yadonet.or.jp/en/
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Cathy Hirano キャシー ヒラノ
I've lived in Japan since 1978. After graduating from a Japanese university with a BA in cultural anthropology in 1983, I worked as a translator in a Japanese consulting engineering firm in Tokyo for several years. My Japanese husband and I moved to Takamatsu in 1987 to raise our two children in a slower-paced environment away from the big city pressures. We've never regretted it. I work as a freelance translator and interpreter and am involved in a lot of community work, including volunteering for Second Hand, a local NGO that supports educational and vocational training initiatives in Cambodia, and for the Takamatsu International Association. I love living in Takamatsu.
Cathy Hirano キャシー ヒラノ
I've lived in Japan since 1978. After graduating from a Japanese university with a BA in cultural anthropology in 1983, I worked as a translator in a Japanese consulting engineering firm in Tokyo for several years. My Japanese husband and I moved to Takamatsu in 1987 to raise our two children in a slower-paced environment away from the big city pressures. We've never regretted it. I work as a freelance translator and interpreter and am involved in a lot of community work, including volunteering for Second Hand, a local NGO that supports educational and vocational training initiatives in Cambodia, and for the Takamatsu International Association. I love living in Takamatsu.
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