Session

*Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation

Cross Talk 2010
The objective of this program is to discuss in general terms the role that art should play in society and also think about art in Japan today. In the first part, the three exhibition curators describe the exhibition concept, the participating artists and their artworks. At the same time, they explore the possibilities for art emerging out of recent movements in the Japanese art world. The second part sees a special talk session between BuBu de la Madeleine, who performed in Dumb Type's S/N, which is included in the exhibition, and Asada Akira, who was one of the first critics to laud Dumb Type's work. Don't miss this opportunity to talk about the Japanese artists who are actively turning the pages of this nation's art history.

Artists’ Talk

*Japanese-English consecutive interpretation available for both talks

Participating artists talk about their work in the gallery.

Talk No.1

Talk No.2

Performance

Live painting performance by Suzuki Hiraku + Shing02
Collaboration performance by exhibition artist Suzuki Hiraku and Shing02, an energetic Japanese lyricist and producer who works in both California and Japan. The pair has collaborated on a variety of projects in the past, including a performance at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. Suzuki has also designed the title lettering on one of Shing02's CD jackets. As part of the exhibition, Suzuki presents a vivid new installation using reflective panels. For this performance, Suzuki creates a giant painting in response to Shingo02's live MC show.

Performers: Suzuki Hiraku, Shing02 (MC)
Date: 23:00 Saturday, 27 March 2010
Admission: Free (exhibition ticket required)
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Performance by UJINO + contact Gonzo
This dream match between exhibition artist UJINO and contact Gonzo is for one night only. UJINO's works often include musical elements and take the form of "sound sculptures" called The Rotators assembled from existing objects such as baseball bats and electric drills. Meanwhile, over the last few years, Osaka-based unit, contact Gonzo, has gained an international reputation for their dynamic and confrontational performances that at first appear like fistfights. This performance takes place using UJINO's newest work in The Rotators series, giant sound installation at the exhibition. UJINO creates the sounds while contact Gonzo provides the dynamic performance.

Performers: UJINO, contact Gonzo
Date: 1:00 Sunday, 28 March 2010
Venue: Mori Art Museum
Admission: Free (exhibition ticket required)
*BOOKED OUT