What we do

AFRICAN Contemporary 2021

  • Organization : Committee for the Promotion of African Culture in the 21st Century
  • Section : Support for Overseas Artistic Creation in Tokyo
  • Type of Grant Program : Single

Outline

An event to introduce the current culture and artists of Africa, which is expanding around the world, in Tokyo.
The diversity of Africa with its various cultures is introduced through the film festival.
In addition, Robert Harris, the navigator of the festival, will deliver an online talk show in which he asks people who are familiar with African culture about the diversity of contemporary Africa.
After the real film festival is over, an online film festival will also be held.

Profile

【Committee for the Promotion of African Culture in the 21st Century】
This organization focuses on Africa, which is attracting attention as a new cultural base, with the aim of creating opportunities for new values and new relationships.
  
【Organiser Akira Kado】
After presenting his art work at the Yokohama Expo, he was quick to focus on the Tokyo Bay area and participated in the launch of Shibaura TANGO and GOLD as an art director. After that, he focused on Nishi-Azabu, and has planned, produced, and designed 35 stores in this area alone. He has also produced the closing of the Tokyu Bunka Kaikan and planned TV programs. A book about Nishi-Azabu has also been published by Kodansha.
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/角章

Contact

Akira Kado
Organiser
Committee for the Promotion of African Culture in the 21st Century
Minato-ku Azabudai3-2-7 5F

Venues

Daikanyama Theatre Guild (Shibuya, Tokyo)
In addition, online