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No.3 "New relationships between globalized society and art"
Since the 1990s, globalization and the development of information technology have broadened our conception of the relationship between artists, artworks and audience, as well as the practicalities of art, such as exhibitions and museums. In this lecture, Bourriaud, widely known for his concept of "Relational aesthetics," offers a critical look at pre-existing systems and the concept of the art as seen through his own practice.
Date: 19:00-21:00 Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Lecturer: Nicolas Bourriaud (Curator, Critic)
Venue: Tower Hall, Academyhills, 49F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
*Japanese - English simultaneous translation available
Nicolas Bourriaud
Born in 1965 in France, Nicolas Bourriaud is a curator and art critic. He is currently working on the 4th Tate Triennial for February 2009 as Gulbenkian Curator of Contemporary Art at Tate Britain. He was a co-founder and co-director of the Palais de Tokyo in Paris from 1999 to 2006, and is the author of influential publications, including "Relational Aesthetics" (1998) and "Postproduction" (2001).
Organizers: Mori Art Museum, Academyhills
Corporate Sponsor: UBS Group
Capacity: 250 (bookings required)
Admission: Adult 1,000yen Student & MAMC Member 500yen
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No.4 "21st century international society and the future of Japan"
In the globalized 21st century, our political, economic and cultural relations are typically balanced in a state of international tension. Reflected in artistic expression at multiple levels, social context could be a key to understanding works of art. In this lecture, we would like to share the thoughts about Japan's standpoint in Asia and the wider world from political scientist, Kang’s point of view.
Date: 19:00-21:00 Sunday, 2 November 2008
Lecturer: Kang Sang-jung(Political Scientist, Professor, University of Tokyo)
Venue: Tower Hall, Academyhills, 49F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
*Japanese - English simultaneous translation available
Kang Sang-jung
Born in 1950, in Kumamoto. He obtained his Master's degree in political science at Waseda University. After continuing his studies at Erlangen University, former West Germany, and serving as professor at the International Christian University in Tokyo, he joined the University of Tokyo. He specializes in politics and the history of political thought. He has numerous books in Japanese including "Makkusu Weba to Kindai" [Max Weber and Modernity](2003) and "Zainichi" [Resident Koreans](2004).
Organizers: Mori Art Museum, Academyhills
Corporate Sponsor: UBS Group
Capacity: 300 (bookings)
Admission: Adult 1,000yen Student & MAMC Member 500yen
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