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Participatory Exhibition “Masking/Unmasking Death”

  • Organization : UPN, Ltd.
  • Section : Artistic and creative activity in Tokyo
  • Type of Grant Program : Single
  • Art Forms : Visual Art / Media Art

Outline

This exhibition was the world premiere of a mask-themed installation by Kamizu, an artist and native of Myanmar, a country which has been in turmoil since the military coup there in February 2021. This exhibition looking at human life and democracy welcomed 2,262 visitors over ten days. As related events during the exhibition period there were also three online workshops and a symposium with Kamizu appearing from Myanmar, events which embodied solidarity through art.

Profile

UPN, Ltd.
A corporation formed by former freelancers the director Yukari Sakata and the dramaturg Maho Watanabe for holding cross-disciplinary cultural and art-related projects. The company engages in the planning and running of art events, artwork production, editing/publishing, and other projects unbound to any given field of activity.

Contact

UPN, Ltd.
y.upn@pm.me

Venues

Chinretsukan Gallery, The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts, Taito City, Tokyo