beuys on/off
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- Goethe Institute Tokyo
- subsidy category
- Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
2020 Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL Grant
Business Overview
Beuys on/off is a multidisciplinary art project commemorating the 100 year anniversary of Joseph Boyce's birth. One of the most influential and controversial artists of the late 20 century, Boyce served as a correspondent in the German army during World War II and began his career as an artist after the war. Against the backdrop of the post-war Cold War, Boyce advocated an expanded concept of art and was actively involved in education, the environment, economic and political issues. More than 30 years have passed since Boyce came to Japan in 1984, and now Beuys on/off is trying to answer to Boyce from Eurasia. Forming a network of artists, musicians, activists, writers, domestic workers and researchers working in Eurasia, beuys on/off critically reinterprets the multifaceted work of Voice, connects it to the issues we face today and updates Voice's artistic practice through online and offline channels.
- Period of Activity / Project
- April 4, 2021 - Fall 2021
- Venues
- Online Goethe Institute Tokyo (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Profile
Goethe-Institut Tokyo
The Goethe-Institut is one of the leading cultural institutions in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Central to the activities are cultural activities supported by international cooperation. It presents a complete picture of Germany by providing up-to-date information on the country's culture, society and politics. Cultural and educational programmes also promote cross-cultural exchange, enable cross-cultural experiences, strengthen people-to-people ties and support international exchanges.