The Japan Foundation × AAF Global Network Project
“Pioneer the Future with Power of Culture
- Spirit of Tohoku, Voices from Asia - ”
The Japan Foundation co-organizes an international conference “Potential of New Global Network” in cooperation with Asahi Art Festival (AAF) Executive Committee.
AAF is a nation wide network of arts projects whose initiatives are taken by local citizens, to cultivate and rejuvenate community’s future by connecting art and society across Japan. To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, AAF organizes the AAF Global Network Project by inviting creative leaders from seven Asian countries, to hold study tour to build a network with Tohoku-based arts projects. On August 21, the Japan Foundation will co-organize an international conference in Tokyo held on the last day of the study tour in cooperation with AAF.
“Pioneer the Future with Power of Culture
- Spirit of Tohoku, Voices from Asia - ”(in Japanese)
International Conference in Tokyo
- Potential of New Global Network -
What did young Asian cultural leaders witness in Tohoku region where people started to take a step forward calmly yet firmly? At the conference, they will report what they have seen and a dialogue with arts practitioners in Tohoku, to share the story with people around the world through Ustream. After the report, 3 agendas will be discussed with participants of the conference: “Creative Self-governed Society”, “Role of Art Center” and “Value of International Network”. Through the conference, the Japan Foundation and AAF aim to provide a global vision to build a creative and sustainable society.
Date: August 21 (Sun.) 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Venue: The Japan Foundation JFIC Hall Sakura (Tokyo)
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Information of the event:
http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/jfic/event_s/cmp/110821.html
■ Participants
Indra Ameng | Indonesia
Bani Haykal | Singapore
Kim Kang | Korea
Paphonsak La-or | Thailand
Lee Chun Fung | Hong Kong
Lew Pik-Svonn | Malaysia
Jaime Pacena II | The Philippines
■ Workshop moderator
Kenji Kai | Director, Activity Support Department of Sendai Mediatheque
Toru Koyamada | Artist
Teiko Hinuma |Curator, Associate professor of Joshibi University of Art and Design
■ Schedule
2:00 p.m. Opening speech: Junko Tokoro|Managing Director of the Japan Foundation Information Center
2:10 p.m. Report of study tour by AAF
2:20 p.m. Report of study tour by Asian participants
3:40 p.m. Workshops
» Workshop 1
“What is a Creative Self-governed Society? – Acquirement of New Perspective”
Workshop 1 will focus on how creative talent and ideas support the recovery of the Tohoku.
Moderator: Toru Koyamada (artist)
» Workshop 2
“How to Support Community Projects?-- Role and Purpose of Art Center ”
Workshop 2 will discuss the programs, aim and achievement of Art Center, which is a hub of support, archives, resources and network of the community.
Moderator: Kenji Kai (Director, Activity Support Department)
» Workshop 3
“From Local to Global – the Value of International Network”
Workshop 3 will explore potential of global network to help community to be more sustainable and creative.
Moderator: Teiko Hinuma (Curator, Associate professor of Joshibi University of Art and Design)
5:00 p.m. Review of the Workshop
5:30 p.m. AAF Manifesto: Taneo Kato |Secretary General of Asahi Beer Arts Foundation
