The experience of the coronavirus pandemic made us familiar with the use of digital methods in project planning, and the process of trial and error involved in these methods continues. For example, some activities continued to be conducted in-person but also worked well online, while other activities did not go well online and reverted to the in-person medium. On the other hand, we can now choose from a variety of methods in the project planning process: creating paper media, making videos, using websites, and more.
With such a variety of options available, now is the time to stop and think afresh about the unique digital ways to communicate and document. This involves a variety of perspectives, including ways to communicate with people in distant places, the role of websites, the creation of physical and digital archives, and changes in locations/platforms for exhibitions and the showing of artworks. This Artpoint Meeting features guests with experience in online practices who will discuss how we can harness digital possibilities to expand our future activities.
16:00-16:20 Introduction
Looking back on art projects during the pandemic
With a focus on online projects by Tokyo Artpoint Project and Tokyo Art Research Lab, we look back at the perceived possibilities and challenges of these projects.
Moderator: Shunya Hagiwara (Web Director), Shunsuke Sakurai (Program Officer, Arts Council Tokyo)
Speaker: Saeko Oyama (Program Officer, Arts Council Tokyo)
16:20-16:40 Presentation
Looking back on projects that used digital methods to communicate and document
Our guests look back on examples of projects they have worked on as well as the creative processes involved, and tell us about the subsequent insights, discoveries, concerns, and points of value.
Speaker: Takahiko Azami (Art Manager, Cultural Division , CG-ARTS), Hiroko Myokam (Curator, Archivist, Representative, Eizo Workshop G.K.)
Interviewer: Shunya Hagiwara, Shunsuke Sakurai
16:40-17:25 Discussion
Exploring communication and archiving possibilities going forward
We discuss the appropriate use of digital and in-person approaches in projects leveraging these characteristics, as well as tips for incorporating these approaches, and ideas for expanding their connections in cultural projects.
Speaker: Shunya Hagiwara, Takahiko Azami, Hiroko Myokam, Shunsuke Sakurai
17:25-17:35 Break
17:35-17:55 Q&A session
17:55-18:00 Closing
*Program is subject to change.
For this event we are taking questions on digital communication and project planning. We welcome any topic or perspective, including ways to leverage the potential of the online medium, how to choose digital tools, issues concerning website operation, as well as video production and the appropriate use of live streaming. Please feel free to submit your questions using the form below.
*Your submissions may feature in the event.
*Please note we may be unable to respond to all questions.
Free *Japanese sign language interpreting
Free (Advance reservation required.)
Project Coordination Division,
Arts Council Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture
TEL: 03-6256-8435 (Weekday 10:00 – 18:00)
E-mail: tarl@artscouncil-tokyo.jp
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 16:00-18:00（15:50 Start of stream）
Live streaming on YouTube
(The stream URL will be posted on our official website three days prior to the event)
