The focus of this initiative was on archives and collections related to artistic practices and institutions for artistic expression that has been susceptible to the temporary influence of political and cultural prejudices. The project included an exhibition introducing a variety of archived books and organizations that deal with the political background and history of these archives and collections, as well as gatherings and talks. It also included the display of “Scraps of Defending Reanimated Marilyn,” a book-form archive of interviews with museum curators and lawyers on the regulation of expression together with a range of essays on the same theme, and a talk event related to the book.
Shimi Project
Launched in 2021 by artist Mai Endo, curator Mika Maruyama, and Haruka Kemmoku, who runs a publishing label.
They engage in long-term research on the regulation and neglect of physicality and expression as well as on archived material related to this. Shimi Project also conducts related multifaceted research from a legal perspective and on an international basis.
Shimi Project
shimiproject.info@gmail.com
PARA, Chiyoda City, Tokyo