Session 21st Century India and the Process of Transformation
*Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation.
Since the 1990s, India has changed massively with the arrival of sudden economic development and globalization. In this session we welcome: Raqs Media Collective, who is well known for their cutting observations of Indian society; art historian Deepak Ananth, who in recent years has been involved in many exhibitions of Indian contemporary art; and, Ushiroshoji Masahiro, who has been involved in the introduction of contemporary art from Asia, including India, in Japan for many years. The discussion will focus on India's changing society, urban environment and art scene.
Panelists:
Deepak Ananth (art historian, critic), Raqs Media Collective (artists),
Ushiroshoji Masahiro (Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Kyushu University),
Nanjo Fumio (Director, Mori Art Museum), Miki Akiko (Curator,“Chalo! India”)
* Due to change in circumstances, Shilpa Gupta will not be participating in the program.
* Speakers are subject to change without notice.
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Lecture series “Discover India”
*Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation.
No.1 "Lifestyle and Society in Contemporary India: Observations of the Urban Landscape"
Since the opening of India's economy to the global market in 1991, Indian urban society has undergone a complete transformation. Within that process people's lifestyles have changed significantly and, in some areas, social problems have emerged. Author of Nakamuraya no bosu (Bose of Nakamura-ya) and Indo no jidai (The age of India), Nakajima Takeshi, is joined by Yahagi Tamon, who designed these books, for a photographic presentation exploring the current state of India – keeping in focus the serious problems that have emerged with its increased affluence.
Admission: Adult:1,000 yen Student & MAMC Member 500 yen
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No.2 "Dhoom!India: Thinking about the cool youth of today"
Along with religion, philosophy and traditional forms of lifestyle, the new faces of India – information technology, the stock market, low-cost cars, biotechnology – are impressing people the world over. Now these new concepts of "Indian-ness" are inspiring a contemporary culture that is fresh and cool. We explore fashionable Indian society and culture, from film and literature to the spiritual realm and contemporary art. Chalo! Dhoom India (Let's go to cool India!).
Admission: Adult:1,000 yen Student & MAMC Member 500 yen
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No.3 "India through the Eyes of an Artist (title to be confirmed)"
Koganezawa Takehito is an artist who makes video works as he travels through various regions of the world, including Japan, Berlin and Greece. He will discuss his experiences of India, in which he stayed to create a work in 2007.
Date: 19:00-21:00 Tuesday, 27 January, 2009
Lecturer: Koganezawa Takehito (artist) and others
Venue: Gallery 1, Mori Art Museum
Capacity: 80 (bookings required)
Admission: 500 yen (exhibition ticket required)
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Curator Talk
*Japanese only
The exhibition curator will talk about the exhibition in the galleries.
Speakers:
Miki Akiko (Curator, “Chalo! India”)
Date: 19:00-20:00 Wednesday, 26 November, 2008
Venue: Mori Art Museum
Capacity: 30 (bookings not required)
Admission: Free with admission to exhibition
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Bookings
Bookings can be made via the museum website. Be sure to state clearly the program title, your name, fax number and / or e-mail address.
