Artzone - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Artzone. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Hajime Imamura “Para Para Para”
Parasite, parasol, paradox. The mischievous artist Hajime Imamura, who cultivated mushrooms while in residence at Artzone, presents works inspired by para-words that upturn our conventional view of the...More »
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Rui Mizuki “City Mosaic”
An exhibition to stimulate the physical senses, by Rui Mizuki. [Related Event] Talk Event Date: Feb.3 (Sat) From 18:00 Please refer to the official site for further details.More »
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Koichi Mori + Takehisa Mashita “Between: Connection in Sensory Place”
How do others change our worlds when we intentionally take up specific perspectives and specific actions, thereby communicating with them? This exhibition lets visitors experience transformations in others...More »
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Kenichi Ishiguro + Yuki Moriya ““On the Way to the Future Project 2017 - Spear and Shields for Ghosts”
Kenichi Ishiguro and Yuki Moriya are two fourth year students who have been selected from nominations and an open call organised by the Kyoto Institute of Technology Museum and Archives. [Related Event] Artists...More »
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Travel and Literature 2017
Artzone is an experimental gallery space managed by the Kyoto University of Art and Design students. In this exhibition, third year students of the Contemporary Art and Photography course at Kyoto University...More »
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(R)each
Artzone is an experimental gallery space managed by the Kyoto University of Art and Design students, who are responsible for planning and hosting a variety of events in the gallery. This exhibition features...More »
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Exercise for Death
Artzone, managed by the Department of Art Studies and Cultural Production at Kyoto University of Art and Design hosts the joint exhibition, Exercise for Death, with Midnight Museum, a cultural organization...More »
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Part-time Suite “Wait for Me in a Crashing Airship”
Part-time Suite, an artist collective based in Seoul, Korea, produce works that focus on the question of art and society in the context of cityscapes and narratives in spaces - rough, yet poetic performance...More »
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Love and Terrorism
Ultra Seminar is a Kyoto University of Art and Design mixed media course led mainly by the contemporary artists Kenji Yanobe and Kohei Nawa. This two-part exhibition presents works by 14 students inspired...More »
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Love and Terrorism
Ultra Seminar is a Kyoto University of Art and Design mixed media course led mainly by the contemporary artists Kenji Yanobe and Kohei Nawa. This two-part exhibition presents works by 14 students inspired...More »
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Houxo Que “Shine”
Introducing artist Houxo Que, with “Day and Night” a series of murals that use fluorescent paint and black light, and “16,777,216view,” a series of works in which he paints directly onto the display.More »
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Nobuaki Onishi Exhibition + Art Communication Project
Nobuaki Onishi’s Exhibition is fused with an Art Communication Project. [Related Event] Art Communication Project (Japanese only) Date: May.21 (Sun), May.28 (Sun), and Jun.4 (Sun) From 14:00 each...More »
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Yoshinari Nishino Exhibition
For the “Self Select: Migrants in Tokyo” project presented at the Socially Engaged Art exhibition at 3331 Arts Chiyoda in Tokyo, Yoshinari Nishino had four immigrants living in Tokyo swap clothing with...More »
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Dive 2017
- Media: Graphics - Manga - Sculpture - Crafts - Video and Film - Party
- 2017-03-25 - 2017-04-16
Chosen from the Kyoto University of Art and Design Graduates Show, these works are by 15 award-winning artists and creators across various fields introduced through their portfolios and interviews. The...More »
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Nodoka Odawara “Statumania”
The sculptures of Nodoka Odawara explore the significance of statues, considering the thoughts on place they provoke. The title “Statumania” comes from a phrase by modern historian Maurice Agulhon referring...More »
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Part-time Suite - The Ballad of Real Estates
After having a critical discussion on the socio-economic conditions they were experiencing in common, a small group of young artists founded Part-time Suite in 2009 as an artistic collective. Their works...More »
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Tomoya Watanabe “Trust and Achievements”
Under the title “Trust and Achievements,” Tomoya Watanabe questions the convenience and rationality of modern innovation through the repetition of meaningless actions and absurd idle talk. Approximately...More »
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Method and Expedient
Together with a network of 15 Kyoto university-affiliated museums, Kyoto University of Art and Design’s Artzone and Kyoto City University of Arts @KCUA Gallery take the next step with the second annual...More »
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Travel and Literature
Presenting works by contemporary art and photography students at Kyoto University of Art & Design. Part 1 features materials, a reading circle, and an open studio, while Part 2 exhibits the students’...More »
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Phases of the Same Kiln
The ceramics studio at the Kyoto University of Art and Design consists of both a gas and electric kiln. Twelve students and graduates of the Ceramics and Mixed Media courses present individual pieces that...More »
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Movements 2016
An exciting open studio style exhibition by graduates of the Kyoto University of Art & Design. 1st Movement: Sept.1 (Thurs) - Sept.11 (Sun). 2nd Movement: Sept. 14 (Wed) - Sept.19 (Mon). [Related...More »
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36.5°C – Temperature of Life
Ultra Seminar is a Kyoto University of Art and Design mixed media course led by mainly by the contemporary artists Kenji Yanobe and Kohei Nawa. This two-part exhibition presents works by 16 students inspired...More »
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Shun Sasa “A Life Where Song is Heard (Travel Destinations and Fingertips)”
Shun Sasa’s work accesses social events and the pasts and histories of others from a variety of angles, capturing the distances between himself and external occurrences through a process of trial and error....More »
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Art of Description
In an age when it is difficult to trust the image as a record, the documentary ceases to be a single genre: It has become increasingly multidimensional and complex. Photography, film, and other forms of...More »
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Strive Against Fate
An exhibition based on “The City and the People” that focuses on gender and fashion, fashion and art, by unisex clothing brand Balmung. In addition to the clothing, visual work such as photographs, moving...More »
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Dive 2016
A group show consisting of prize-winning works by selected graduates from the Kyoto University of Art and Design. [Related Events} Live Performance Date: Mar.26 (Sat) and Mar.27 (Sun) Gallery...More »
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Fujiyamanet “Dance Hole”
Since 2015 “The Absence of the City Project” has been confronting the world through dance with the question, what is dance? The new production “Let’s Dance?” is a performance without performers. Exactly...More »
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Hina no Asobi
With the collaboration of leading Kyoto ‘Gosho Ningyo’ doll creator Koen Shimada, this exhibition presents traditional games, toys and Japanese ‘wagashi’ confectionary that is created for the Puppet Festival...More »
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Fabric, Light and Dirty
A group exhibition from six students studying their masters at the Kyoto City University of Art. From sculpture and paintings to moving image, textiles and ceramics, these artists all have one thing in...More »
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Yusuke Suzuki “Syria - the Lost Home”
Yusuke Suzuki is an award-winning New York based freelance photographer, originally born and raised in Chiba, Japan. Travelling to war torn countries such as Syria and Afghanistan, Suzuki reveals the destruction...More »
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93. Dream Ahead of “On the Way to the Future”
The 11 young artists who have taken part in this exhibition have been selected from nominations and an open call organised by the Kyoto Institute of Technology Museum and Archives. These artists present...More »
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Palais de Kyoto - Nothing but Sounds
Occupying the entire VOX building where Artzone is located, the art production students of Kyoto University of Art and Design present an “exhibition of sound,” inviting eight leading contemporary Japanese...More »
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Between Clothing and Body
Clothing lies at the foundation of body. In the same way, one cannot consider a body in isolation of clothing. That is because human beings are essentially social existence that is to be dressed, and because...More »
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Colette Huchard x Chiten
Colette Huchard invites you to discover her collaboration with Motoi Miura, and the members of Chiten Company for the creation of “Demons” and “Three Sisters”. Through this exceptional collaboration between...More »
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Movements – Kyoto University of Art and Design Graduate School, Art Zone, September
“Movements – Kyoto University of Art and Design Graduate School, Art Zone, September” is: 1. An exhibition planned by graduate students. 2. A coursework exhibition for graduate students crossing artistic...More »
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Where We Were – Works by Kohei Nawa and Kenji Yanobe Seminar Students
Sixteen Kyoto University of Art and Design students present capstone works expressing their feelings about the present, full of a mix of the past and the future, anxiety and hope. Part I: Aug. 5 (Wed)–Aug....More »
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Matiere x Texture
With a proud history stretching over 1500 years, Echizen Washi is a celebrated craft that uses traditional Japanese paper-making techniques. This exhibition focuses on two features of Echizen Washi, not...More »
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Daisuke Kishi “The Play is the Work”
Contemporary playwrights bet on carrying off the rebirth of the world by showing it new possibilities. Presenting the works of Daisuke Kishi. [Related Event] Performance and Talk “A Play for Oil Painters” Date:...More »
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Dive 2015
Especially chosen from the Kyoto University of Art and Design Graduates Show, this exhibition presents award-winning works by 15 artists and creators across various fields. [Related Events] Artists...More »
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Before Night Falls
An exhibition by a group of young artists, presenting their work alongside archives, documentation, and essays in the form of an exhibition catalogue.More »
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Installing of the Exhibition “BNF” & Artist
A public exhibition of the installation work for the show “Before Night Falls” opening on April 4, 2015. Also on display are works that will erode as the installation takes place. These pieces make use...More »
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Daisuke Yamashiro “Human Emotions”
Part of the “Moving 2015” moving image film festival, this exhibition brings forward The Projected Image Laboratory film artist Daisuke Yamashiro and his video installations that were presented in the...More »
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Edit: Ver.2.0
A variety of paintings, using techniques not only limited to the traditional, from artists from the painting course. Exhibiting Artists: Sayu Hasegawa, and Chisato Yamasaki.More »
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On the Way to the Future, and Now
A group exhibition by 12 young creators with a background in fine arts, industrial arts, and design. Exhibiting Artists: Seido Ikeda, Isao Ohta, Tatsuya Oka, Takahiro Okayama, and Chiemi Ogura. [Related...More »
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Ultra Award 2014 Exhibition
An unprecedented competition for the students and graduates from Kyoto University of Art and Design. “Ultra Award” aims to showcase a new generation of talent. In this exhibition, five artists express...More »
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Nuit Blanche Kyoto 2014— Daijiro Hama
Oct.4, 12:00–22:00: Information Center (Nuit Blanche Kyoto 2014) Using mainly formal methods, the Daisuke Hama explores forms that do that follow standards of logic. Still, his works, which are rooted...More »
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Movements - Kyoto University of Art & Design Graduate Exhibition
An exhibition by graduates of the Kyoto University of Art & Design. There will be 3 programs during the month of September: [1st Movement] Date: Sept.2-10 It is based on Shinya Imanishi, and Noho...More »
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Yamashita-san’s Archives
Rika Yamashita, a Kansai art writer active mainly in the 1990s, presents her extensive collection of exhibition fliers, press-releases, cutouts from newspapers and magazines, catalogues, memos, faxes,...More »
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Tategami, What Have You Been Drawing Recently?
A look into Tategami Kotaro’s recent paintings.More »
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Gion Salone— Wanovation
Gion Salone is an exhibition series produced by product designer Jun Tomita and ten students of Kyoto University of Art and Design’s Product Design Department. Their first show displays and sells merchandise...More »
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KIP 2014 High School Student Internship Project Exhibition
The KIP (High School Student Internship Project) is an art production project run by the Kyoto University of Art and Design. 18 high school students from the Kyoto Art Senior High School and the Osaka...More »
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Tana Project Exhibition
This project started out building and delivering reinforced cardboard shelves for residents of areas impacted by the Great East Japan Earthquake living in temporary housing. Everyone is welcome to come...More »
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The Beauty of Geishas— Artisanal Skill in the Geisha World
In dazzling kimonos with their hair in ornamental topknots and obi sashes tied around their wastes, the geisha of Kyoto were praised as “the culmination of artificial beauty”, attracting the attention...More »
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Hideki Oduchi “NUTS - Nowhere Un-Touchable Self”
Hideki Oduchi has developed a practice based on video records of his actions, filmed in black and white, with him as the sole performer held within the screen, these moving images capture his presence...More »
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Babarika “Plain of Fantasy”
Babarika is an artist who works with cheap consumables of the everyday, from straws and shower poles to plastic spoons and beads, and brings them together to form organic objects and installations which...More »
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Kaori Ebata “The Moon is Beautiful”
Currently undertaking her doctoral studies at Kyoto University of Art & Design, Kaori Ebata is known for her delicate paintings of women upon washi paper, each instilled with an enigmatic smiling expression....More »
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“Non-Linear Project - What’s Next?”
Non-Linear Project is a program of exhibitions. interviews, moving image archives and catalogue production which draws on non-linear concepts, which negate simple orders of cause and effect. As an extension...More »
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Onagawans Speak: “What Can We Do As The People of Onagawa?”
Those in charge of the revitalization of Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture and Kyoto residents assisting with these efforts come together to explore ways to continue working together. Part 1 (13:30–15:00):...More »
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“Nan Nan Kimete - 11 Students of Contemporary Art and Photography”
In an exhibition taking on the challenge to open up art beyond the confines of the elite, 11 art students with the dream of becoming contemporary artists, are confronted with the question “Why are you...More »
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Ryotaro Fuyuki “President”
After studying sculpture at the graduate school of the Kyoto City University of Arts Ryotaro Fuyuki has built his artistic practice upon painting, moving image and photography. In this exhibition he presents...More »
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Takuya Yamashita “Weaklings”
Takuya Yamashita’s works are based on his interventions into the everyday, the local, and the relationships of the people around him. Since 3.11, his head has been swimming with doubts about whether he...More »
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Ultra Award 2013 Exhibition
Exhibition by four artists as part of a competition jointly organized by Ultra Factory and Kyoto University of Arts to nurture the next generation of artistic talent. [Pre-opening and Reception] Date...More »
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Is Creating a Tohoku Image Possible?: A New Perspective
Exhibition by students enrolled on the Nihonga Painting course at Tohoku University of Art and Design. [Opening Talk] 8/31 (Sat) 15:00-17:00 (rooftop party from 17:30) [Gallery Talk] 9/23 (Mon...More »
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Student Exhibition
- Media: Painting - Photography - Sculpture - Installation - Video and Film
- 2013-07-20 - 2013-08-11
Exhibition by students of formative arts at Kyoto University of Art and Design.More »
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Takayuki Mitsushima “Taking down barriers”
Blind artist Takayuki Mitsushima creates sensory works from tape and paper cuttings.More »
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Student Art Works and Goods Sale
A sale of goods, bags, and small works made by current students and graduates at Kyoto University of Art and Design.More »
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Charles Eames "100 images × 100 words: Messages From the Designer"
Charles and Ray Eames are known for their sophisticated design work as well as their photography collection that includes approximately 750,000 works (currently stored in the Eames Office and the Library...More »
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Itaru Hirama "Min Tanaka - Baodori (Dancing on Location)"
The exhibition features photographic works by Itaru Hirama, a portrait photographer focusing on that of musicians and celebrities. In 2006, he took portraits of Butoh artist Min Tanaka. This exhibition...More »
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Yuki Toyama "Nomad"
This exhibition features analog black-and-white photographs taken in Kyoto. The artists portray the daily life of young people, with some scenes that include them wandering on the streets. Opening Event:...More »
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"INDEX#4-Yes We Can Destroy" Exhibition
This year, the Index exhibition marks its fourth year. Its aim is to promote young talent and has been held in Kyoto and Tokyo. The theme for this year is "destroy" - when hearing this word, we often...More »
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"The Mold: Their doom.end.rest" Exhibition
The exhibition explores the theme of death through seven different dresses and seven different narratives. In the pre-exhibition event, seven members of TRIP-C.S.S. will create one piece of clothing through...More »
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"Koshiki Art Project: exit exhibition #01" Exhibition
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"Mottoiretpaper - Match Pump Result" Exhibition
This exhibition features an installation with film, photography, a newly invented machine and found furniture, based on a concept of "this is nothing, there is nothing". On the first floor, paintings,...More »
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"Amuse Art Jam 2007 Selection" Exhibition
This exhibition features works by 6 young artists who had exhibited at Amuse Art Jam in 2007.More »
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"ARTZONE Living room project vol.4.5 Kozo Uchida: Tunnel" Exhibition
The exhibition is a continuation of the Living Room Project by Kozo Uchida. For this exhibition, artist Kozo Uchida will reside in ARTZONE and will add more art to the "magic door" created during "Living...More »
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"Wording Image [Spell]" Exhibition
Opening Reception: December 23rd (Sun) 18:30-More »
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Akihiko Kawamura + Mina Neishi "Living Room Project Vol.6 1000x1000"
Two artists, Akihiko Kawamura and Mina Neishi, challenge to complete 1000 paintings each for 10 days. Kawamura involves everything around him into his book. Neishi keeps producing abstract portrait paintings...More »
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Wording image [speak]
Talk: 18:00-20:00 Live: 20:15- *For more information please visit the URL below.More »
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"ARTZONE EYE 01: The Brilliant and Magical Showcase of Young Japanese Artists" Exhibition
Opening Reception: November 10th (Sat) 18:00-20:00 Art Talk: November 21st (Wed) 18:30-20:30 [Image: Makoto Taniguchi]More »
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"Gelatin Silver Session 2007" Exhibition
"Gelatin Silver Session" is a project that reconsiders the enchantment and beauty of gelatin silver prints. This is a traveling exhibition in Kyoto and 16 photographers exhibit their unique works such...More »
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Shingo Wakagi "Portraits"
The exhibition features portraits of celebrities and cultural figures that Shingo Wakagi has taken over the past few years.More »
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Mon "Monotype"
Monotype is a non-duplicable printmaking method in which drawings or paintings created on a smooth surface, such as glass and metal, are transferred onto a sheet of paper by pressure. In sympathizing and...More »
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"Pre-Jam 2007" Exhibition
"Pre-Jam 2007" is a forerunner exhibition of "Amuse Art Jam 2007," an art competition and exhibition that will be held this winter. Art Jam is run by Amuse corporation, and creates a great opportunity...More »
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"Into the Chaos" Kyoto University of Art and Design 2006: Selected Graduation Exhibition
At Kyoto University of Art and Design, an event is held every year that features selected student work and works by invite guests. This year, the university celebrates its 30th anniversary since its foundation,...More »
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"Endless End -Five Senses and Premonition" Exhibition
The exhibition features works by eight artists attending Kyoto University of Art and Design's sculpture concentration. The artists use materials and techniques that go beyond the sculptural tradition....More »
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Yuko Kanamori "Violet / Telepathy"
The living room project is a project where artists complete a residency in ARTZONE and present their work on the final day. The artist for this residency/exhibition is Yuko Kanamori who uses video installations...More »
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"Mustang Workshop vol. 3 -Trash Embarrassment, Go to the City-"
By repeating actions such as walking, running and stopping, the workshop first explores the relationship between the body and mind. In the second stage of the workshop, participants will wear a box on...More »
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"~in Valentines." Exhibition
"The Valentines" is an artist group composed of Maya Nukumizu and Yukari Nishi, who have expanded their art activities throughout Japan. For the exhibition, ARTZONE will change into a room filled with...More »
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Daido Moriyama "-Kiroku(Memory)-"
The exhibition celebrates the revival of the legendary photography book "Kiroku (Memory)". Moriyama's works will also be on display and on 5/24 (Thu), there will be a lecture with the artist present.More »
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"Esquire Japan Edition Digital Photography Awards '06-'07" Exhibition
In continuum of last year's "Esquire Japan Edition Digital Photography Award" contest, works by award recipients will be on display. This year's contest called for entries with the keyword "Calling: for...More »
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"Index #3 -Using Experience-" Exhibition
Art critic Kentaro Ichihara curated the ten young-artists' show. Five artists were chosen each fom the Kansai and Kanto areas. The exhibition will be shown at Kyoto Zoukei Geijutsu University's art space...More »
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"Art Portfolio in ARTZONE 2007" Exhibition