Yokohama Museum of Art Reopening Inaugural Exhibition “Art between Japan and Korea since 1945”
Yokohama Museum of Art
Until Mar 22
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Cho Yanggyu, Quac Insik, Nam June Paik, Park Seo-Bo, Lee Ufan, Takeo Yamaguchi, Kwak Duckjun, Masato Nakamura, Taeko Tomiyama, Aya Momose, Im Heung-soon, Chiaki Haibara, Ri Jong Ok, Koki Tanaka et al.
Marking the finale of our series of the Yokohama Museum of Art Reopening Inaugural Season, Yokohama Museum of Art presents the exhibition, “Art between Japan and Korea since 1945,” co-curated and co-organized with the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA).
Japan and Korea, neighbors bound by geographical proximity and cultural affinity, have shared a long and complex history. This exhibition seeks to rediscover our mutual relationship——shaped by the complex and rich histories of both countries——through artworks produced since 1945.
In this exhibition, ideas and perspectives are thoughtfully juxtaposed through artworks, opening a dialogue between the two countries that share a longstanding relationship as neighbors——sometimes harmonious, sometimes fragile. Although political and historical divisions cannot be resolved overnight, art offers a different kind of encounter; one rooted in reflection, empathy, and complexity. By seeing the other, we begin to see ourselves more clearly, and perhaps find the insight and courage needed to continue living side by side into the future.
This exhibition coincides with the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea in 1965.
Japan and Korea, neighbors bound by geographical proximity and cultural affinity, have shared a long and complex history. This exhibition seeks to rediscover our mutual relationship——shaped by the complex and rich histories of both countries——through artworks produced since 1945.
In this exhibition, ideas and perspectives are thoughtfully juxtaposed through artworks, opening a dialogue between the two countries that share a longstanding relationship as neighbors——sometimes harmonious, sometimes fragile. Although political and historical divisions cannot be resolved overnight, art offers a different kind of encounter; one rooted in reflection, empathy, and complexity. By seeing the other, we begin to see ourselves more clearly, and perhaps find the insight and courage needed to continue living side by side into the future.
This exhibition coincides with the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea in 1965.
Schedule Now in session | Dec 6 (Sat) 2025-Mar 22 (Sun) 2026 8 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥2000, University Students ¥1600, High School and Junior High School Students ¥1000, Elementary School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://yokohama.art.museum/eng/exhibition/202512_jkart1945/ | ||||
| Venue | Yokohama Museum of Art https://yokohama.art.museum/eng/ | ||||
| Location | 3-4-1, Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 220-0012 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from exit 3 at Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai line, 10 minute walk from Sakuragicho Station on the JR Negishi or Blue line. | ||||
| Phone | 045-221-0300 | ||||
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母校の隣には朝鮮大学校があった。当時は深く考えず交流をしていたが、在日コリアンという自らの所在をいつも探し求めている彼らの内側を、今ようやく考える。 武蔵美との朝鮮大のプロジェクトが衝撃的だった。自分より少し上の先輩たちのプロジェクトと知ってはいたものの、そこにある軌跡は単に美しいものではなく、『2:2で対話していたが、1人休んで2:1になった時、流されないようにと構えた』『何を話してもマジョリティになってしまう』『私たちがテーマを与えなくてはいけないのか』…などの、赤裸々で痛々しい言葉たち。 また、在日コリアン2世のパートナーをもつアーティスト高嶺格の結婚式を記録した作品は特に印象的だった。『あなたの在日コリアンへの嫌悪感はなに？』というパートナーの一言で始まるマイノリティへの偏見や無自覚さへの対峙。 結婚式でそれぞれの伝統を模した衣装や文化を取り入れ、それを取り次ぐドラッグクイーンという超越した存在。 在日コリアンの方々は、自分の先祖やその歴史を自分の一部として受け入れ吟味し、今もなお考え続けているのに マジョリティ側の『偏見はない』という偏見が、彼らの葛藤を押しつぶす暴力性に気がついた。 自分か何かのカテゴリーにおいて、マイノリティであっても、誰かにとってのマジョリティにもなることに、視野を広げられると、みんなが当事者意識を持てるのではないだろうか。 北朝鮮の日本人妻達への取材作品は、その対面にひたすら海の映像が流れており、海が日本と朝鮮を繋ぐのに、海が日本と朝鮮を切り離しており、その憤りを感じた。 個人的に、先日直島でも見た李禹煥の作品を見れたことがとても嬉しかった。
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アートを通して日韓の関係や歴史を振り返ることで、情報でしか知らなかった事実や過去の出来事を、以前よりリアリティを持って見ることが出来るようになった。 作品数が多くて見応えたっぷりでした。