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Outdoor x Art x Machinaka Troll Forest 2018

*Information at the time of adoption.

Name of the organization or individual
Troll Forest Executive Committee
subsidy category
Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL Grant
Grant Type
single year

FY 2018 Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL Grant Term 1

Business Overview

"Forest of Trolls" is an international contemporary art exhibition held for 17 years in the area between JR Nishi-Ogikubo Station and Tokyo Metropolitan Zenpukuji Park. In the open-air exhibition at Zenpukuji Park, works are displayed and performances are held against the backdrop of the changing seasons. In addition, the exhibition in the neighborhood of Nishi-Ogi will be held in various genres, and it will provide an active art experience not only for viewing but also for audience participation.

  • Outdoor art exhibition < Spatial exhibition works > Sumi Kanazawa, Toshihiro Mizutani + Mizutani Laboratory, Musashino University, Shiko Watanabe, etc. < Body expression works >Ikenoho Ongakukai Team (concert), KABUTO CLUB (live), Atsunori Kawamura (dance), etc. < Spatial exhibition x Body expression works > Atelier Sora + (book project), Patchy Orchestra x DamaDamTal, etc. < Workshops/cafes, etc. > Held art tours, workshops, etc., set up a special café
  • Machinaka Art Exhibition Performance Dance performance by Yoshimichi TAKEI, Fusayo HASHIMOTO, etc. <Other exhibitions and live events> "Zero Yen Uniform Zenpukuji Shopping Street," Odekake Troll, Nishiogi Information Center, Youkobo Art Space Exhibition, etc.
Period of Activity / Project
November 3, 2018 to November 23, 2018
Venues

Profile

[Troll Forest Executive Committee]
The Troll Forest Executive Committee is an organization composed of participating artists, local galleries, activity groups, elementary schools, and their support organizations. Activities are aimed at providing a venue for the presentation of contemporary art works, promoting understanding of art among local residents, fostering children's and young people's interest in art and their desire to express themselves, creating a new town network through contemporary art, and revitalizing the town through projects.