Participatory exhibition "Masking/Unmasking Death/Peeling the Mask"

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Name of the organization or individual

UPN Limited Liability Company

subsidy category

start-up subsidy

Grant Type

single year

The 2nd Startup Subsidy in FY 2021

Photo: Tomita Ryohei

Photo: Tomita Ryohei

Photo: Tomita Ryohei

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Business Overview

This is the world premiere of an installation featuring masks by Kamiz, an artist from Myanmar who has been in the midst of turmoil since the military coup in February 2021. The exhibition about human life and democracy welcomed 2262 visitors in 10 days. Related events during the session included three workshops in which Kamiz came online from Myanmar and a symposium that embodied solidarity through art.

implementation period

Sunday, May 1, 2022 - 10th (Tue)

Place of implementation

University Art Museum Exhibition Hall, Tokyo University of the Arts (Taito Ward, Tokyo)

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Profile

【 Godo Kaisha UPN】
UPN Godo Kaisha is a corporation formed by Sakata Yukari (director) and Watanabe Maho (drama turku), who have been working as freelancers, to conduct cross-disciplinary cultural and artistic business. They are engaged in activities that are not limited to their own fields, such as planning and management of art events, production of works, editing and publishing.