DenchuLab.2019
DenchuLab.2019
DenchuLab.2019
DenchuLab is a program that supports artists’ creative work and exhibition. It is one of the projects underway to leverage artistic activity for regenerating Denchu Hirakushi House and Atelier–the former home and studio of Denchu Hirakushi, a pioneer of modern Japanese sculpture–together with people from the local community and around the world, and to cultivate the site as a place for new forms of creation and exchange. This year, three artists were selected: not only did the residency and exhibition engender local exchange and collaboration, but the artists also had an influence on each other, leading to mutual enrichment of their respective creativity.
Denchus
“Denchus” was formed by Taito Cultural & Historical Society (an NPO which revives historical ways of life and culture), the general incorporated association YanakanoOkatte (which brings people together through art and cultural projects), and young artists, all based mainly in the Yanaka/Ueno-Sakuragi area, with the aim of making Denchu House and Atelier a place for new types of artistic creation. Denchus has revived the Taisho-era house/studio which is the former residence and workplace of Denchu Hirakushi, a pioneer of modern Japanese sculpture, and carries out programs which cultivate a nucleus for expression and exchange among artists and people from the local area and around the world.
Rieko Watanabe
Exective director
Denchus
2-20-3, Uenosakuragi, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0002
Tel：+81-(0)3-6671-1525
Fax：+81-(0)3-6671-1525
E-mail：dencyu@taireki.com
Denchu Hirakushi House and Atelier, Taito City, Tokyo
