The Japan Foundation JFIC - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for The Japan Foundation JFIC. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Curators’ Forum 2018: Imagining New Ecologies 2018
In recent years the Japan Foundation Asia Center has organized a series of collaborative projects by young curators representing the next generation in Southeast Asia and Japan: “Media/Art Kitchen” (2013–14);...More »
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Asian Music Network Report
This presentation by Asian Music Network organizers looks back on AMN’s achievements so far and towards its future as it continues to discover Asia’s musicians and music scene, build networks and archives,...More »
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Ensemble Asia Orchestra Debriefing Session
This event will introduce the orchestra, which is established between Miyakojima Island in Okinawa, Japan and the city of Hanoi, Vietnam. The speakers will discuss the environment surrounding performances,...More »
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Frederik L. Schodt Lecture
Manga translator Frederik L. Schodt, responsible for the English editions of major works such as Osamu Tezuka’s “Phoenix” and “Atom Boy,” speaks about his 40 plus-year career, describing his struggles...More »
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The Photography Society of Japan International Award - Talking Japan’s Photography
Head of the photography division of Tate Modern Simon Baker offers a talk examining Japanese photography which he has pursued with vigorous interest since coming to his current position, gathering the...More »
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“Japanese Design Today 100” Talk Event
Since 2004, the Japan Foundation has held“Japanese Design Today 100” in 27 countries and 62 cities around the world. This exhibition showcases Japanese culture through 100 examples of product design. The...More »
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The Art of Now - Contemporary Art
As part of a research program initiated by the Japan Foundation 3 groups of artists and curators traveled to Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia between February and March to investigate the respective art scenes...More »
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“Linking the World to Tohoku - Tohoku - People, Place, Life” Talk Event
The curator and two participating artists of the recent touring exhibition of photography from Tohoku, join together in a talk event reviewing their approach to their work and the responses encountered...More »
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Hiroshi Sugimoto “Bunraku European Tour Report”
Venue: Japan Foundation JFIC Hall “Sakura” Capacity: 80 participants, reservation required For further details please refer to the official websiteMore »
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55th Venice Biennale Japanese Pavilion Report
Artist Koki Tanaka and curator Mika Kuraya offer a report upon the Japanese Pavilion’s contribution to the 55th Venice Biennale, which gained a special mention in this year’s awards. The presentation will...More »
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Talk by Sharjah Biennial 11 Curator Yuko Hasegawa
Yuko Hasegawa is the first Japanese curator selected for the Sharjah Biennial, the art festival held in the United Arab Emirates’ cultural capital of Sharjah and sponsored by the Sharjah Art Foundation....More »
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Global Networking Forum Archives for Cultural & Art Activities related to Social Environment
Featuring the following guest speakers: Ann Butler (Bard College, Library and Archives, Center for Curatorial Studies,Art Spaces Archives Project Director) Youngjoo Lee (Arts Council Korea, Arko Art...More »
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8th Next Generation Asian Curators Conference
This conference brings together museum curators from across Asia to examine the past, present and future of the institution. *Reservation required. See website for details.More »
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"Working towards the Japan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale" Talk
This talk will focus on preparations for Japan's participation in next year's 2013 Venice Biennale, featuring artist Koki Tanaka and curator Mika Kuraya. Please reserve in advance.More »
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International Conference "Culture and Social Innovation ‐ Tokyo Conference - "
There is a great need to design new social systems both locally and globally. In this Second Tokyo Conference, we aim particularly to highlight the power of culture in creating a new vision for our society...More »
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"7th Asian Next Generation Curators' Conference"
Since 2005 the Japan Foundation has brought together young curators from around Asia in order to exchange ideas and information, build inter-regional networks, and investigate the possibilities of modern...More »
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"The Japan Foundation x AAF Global Network Project: Pioneer the Future with Power of Culture - Spirit of Tohoku, Voices from Asia” International Conference
The Japan Foundation co-organizes this international conference “Potential of New Global Network”, in cooperation with Asahi Art Festival (AAF) Executive Committee. AAF is a nation wide network of arts...More »
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"Thinking about Society and Culture after March 11th" Talk
Three experts examine the state of society and culture in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11th in terms of young creatives and artists, IT and the media, and influence and repercussions...More »
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Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Dispatch Trip Report
Report by Kanako Yaguchi, a Japanese "kiri-e" paper cut artist who spent time in October 2009 introducing audiences in Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.More »
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"Artist in Residence and Creative Core in the Cities - Finland, Norway, and Hokkaido"
The Japan Foundation provides an open-café style forum where people can participate and discuss various topics of international cultural exchange. We invite key persons in various fields of cultural exchange...More »
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"JK Original Furoshiki" Exhibition
The Japan Foundation (JF), in cooperation with its overseas offices, solicited designs for original JF furoshiki (wrapping cloths) from students of design in 10 countries (South Korea, China, Indonesia,...More »
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"Design Exchange" (Canada) President Samantha Sannella Lecture
Samantha Sannella, President of Design Exchange, a design museum in Toronto, will speak about its role, urban design in Canada, and more. *Reservations are on a first-come first-served basis, and will...More »