Ron Mueck Art Camp Vol. 15 “Writing an ‘I’ Poem” (Two-day Program)
Ron Mueck Related Program
Conducted in Japanese
Art Camp is a program for 13-22 year olds to think about contemporary art in a third place that is neither school nor home. We are hosting a two-day poetry-writing workshop featuring poet Koiso Hiromitsu, who contributed poems to the “Poetry and Coloring Notebook” —a junior guide for the Ron Mueck exhibition.
On the first day, you will explore various forms of poetic expression and write a poem introducing yourself. Later, you will view the Ron Mueck exhibition and then write a poem based on the impressions his work evokes in you.
On the second day, you will refine your poem with Mr. Koiso and participate in a poetry reading session(*) within the exhibition venue.
Why not experience the joy of putting your feelings and impressions into words through the free medium of poetry, all while experiencing Ron Mueck’s work up close?
* The reading session will take place within the exhibition venue but is open only to program participants.
Message from the Artist
In this workshop, we will write poetry while exploring the mysterious connection between “self” and “that which is not self.” No prior experience with writing poetry is necessary. Let’s take our time and enjoy the movement of words.
Koiso Hiromitsu
- Appearing
- Koiso Hiromitsu (Translator, Poet)
- Date & Time
- Day 1: 13:00-17:00, Friday, August 21, 2026 (Doors open: 12:45)
Day 2: 13:00-17:00, Friday, August 28, 2026 (Doors open: 12:45)
* Note that this workshop will be held twice in total over two days.
* Applicants, please be sure that you can attend all two upon booking.
Schedule
Day 1: Friday, August 21
- 12:45
- Doors open
- 13:00
- Introduction
- 14:00
- Writing a poem introducing yourself
- 15:00
- Viewing of the Ron Mueck exhibition
- 16:00
- Writing a poem inspired by Mueck’s work
- 17:00
- End of the program
Day 2: Friday, August 28
- 12:45
- Doors open
- 13:00
- Sharing of poems
- 14:30
- Preparing to read your poem
- 15:30
- Reading poems in front of Mueck’s work
- 16:30
- Reflection
- 17:00
- End of the program
- For
- From 13 to 22 years old
* If siblings are applying, please apply separately (one email address is required per application). - Items to bring
- * Please bring water to stay hydrated. Due to the management of the artworks in the exhibition, only water is allowed. Please bring a plastic bottle, water bottle, or other item with a lid. Please keep drinks in your bag while in the museum.
* We will notify the participants separately of other items that need to be prepared/brought. - Booking Period
- Wednesday, July 8 - Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Results of the Lottery
- Results of the lottery will be sent to each applicant via e-mail by Monday, August 10, 2026.
- Please Note
- - This program content may be modified or program cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Do not attend if you are feeling unwell.
- Photos and video footage of the workshop sessions may appear on Mori Building or Mori Art Museum websites or social media, or in other advertising media.
Koiso Hiromitsu
Born 1979 in Tokyo, Koiso is a literary translator and poet. He has completed an MA in Literary Translation and an MA in Creative Writing (Poetry), both at the University of East Anglia in the UK. His Japanese translations include works by Anne Carson, Ocean Vuong, and Teju Cole. His most recent translation is Anne Carson’s Wrong Norma (thoasa). Writing in both English and Japanese, his poems have been published in journals such as POETRY (US) and Gendaishitecho (Japan). He is a member of the poetry collective Niju Sanju.
About “Art Camp”
Over the years, Mori Building Company and the Mori Art Museum have collaborated with artists from across the globe to run a variety of programs at the Museum and out on the streets. Summer 2018 saw the launch of a new “Art Camp” program targeting younger art-lovers; giving them the opportunity to discuss “contemporary art” with artists and curators in a different environment from the usual school format of “teacher” and “taught,” employing the Museum and entire Roppongi Hills neighborhood as a canvas. Talking with others encourages participants to think about current happenings at home or school, historical events, social, political and cultural developments in the wider world, and the connection of all these with contemporary art, helping them to explore interesting and enjoyable aspects of contemporary art.
- Organizers
- Mori Building Co., Ltd., Mori Art Museum
Notes on Bookings
- Please note that speakers are subject to change without prior notice.
- Please note that a reply E-mail will be sent to you after submitting the form. If you do not receive the reply E-mail, please contact us.
- For booking, one E-mail address is required per person.
- Please note that the museum might take photos/movies for purpose of publicity and documentation during the program.
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