Date : September 27, 2005
Yokohama Press Tour
post date : 2013.08.23
“YOKOHAMA 2005: International Triennale of Contemporary Art” (Press Preview on September 27)
The City of Yokohama and the Organizing Committee for the Yokohama Triennale are delighted to announce that YOKOHAMA 2005: International Triennale of Contemporary Art will launch on September 28 and run through December 18. Following the success of YOKOHAMA 2001 held in Minato Mirai 21, this Second Yokohama Triennale will feature 71 projects by 86 participating artists from 30 countries and regions. Its main venues are two enormous warehouses, No. 3 and No. 4 Uwaya on Yamashita Pier, located next to Yamashita Park where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Port of Yokohama with the landmark, Yokohama Bay Bridge.
The exhibition is entitled “Art Circus [Jumping from the Ordinary].“ Like a circus, a myriad of happenings leap out onto the stage in quick succession, coming together in front of the audience to offer a wide range of experiences. It is trying to go beyond a conventional exhibition in which visitors simply observe the works on display, and to remove the barriers between artists and art lovers to create a place for both of them to be involved in the creative process. The special emphasis of the theme is “involvement on-site”. Through arrangements for public viewing of the creation of particular works, workshops, home-stay production by artists, and other approaches, the Triennale seeks to create a fresh space for people to encounter art.
In addition to the exhibits, the program is packed with interactive events including art performances, plays, films, symposiums, and gallery talks by the artists. Prior to the opening, the Organizing Committee for the Yokohama Triennale cordially invites the members of foreign media in Tokyo to a press preview with guided tour on September 27. Mr. Tadashi Kawamata, artistic director of the exhibition, will conduct the guided tour three times on the day: from 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00. English assistance will be available for the tour starting at 13:00. (The venue is open from 10:00 through 17:30 for a preview.)
The City of Yokohama has organized a press tour for the Preview. In this press tour, participants will take part in the Mr. Kawamata’s guided tour hearing his views on the theme and works of Yokohama 2005 and also freely talk to more than 70 participating artists presented during the Preview.
Presentations
“YOKOHAMA 2005: International Triennale of Contemporary Art”:
Tour itinerary and application details
Tour itinerary and application details:
1.Itinerary: Tuesday, September 27
(transportation: chartered bus)
(1) Press Tour in Japanese
10:00 Leave Nippon Press Center Building
10:45 Arrive at the venue, Yokohama 2005 International Triennale of Contemporary Art
10:50-11:00
Greetings from Mr. Sugiyama, Director of Media Liaison Subdivision, Management and Planning Bureau, City of Yokohama
11:00-12:00
Tour inside the venue guided by Mr. Tadashi Kawamata, Artistic director
12:00-13:00
Free Coverage (Schedules of artists who are available for coverage will be provided on the day)
13:00 Leave the venue
14:00 Arrive at Nippon Press Center Building
(2) Press Tour in English
12:00 Leave Nippon Press Center Building by chartered bus
12:45 Arrive at the venue, Yokohama 2005 International Triennale of Contemporary Art
12:50-13:00
Greetings from Mr. Sugiyama, Director of Media Liaison Subdivision, Management and Planning Bureau, City of Yokohama
13:00-14:00
Tour inside the venue guided by Mr. Tadashi Kawamata, Artistic director
14:00-15:00
Free Coverage (Schedules of artists who are available for coverage will be provided on the day)
15:00 Leave the venue
16:00 Arrive at Nippon Press Center Building
2. Qualification: Bearer of Gaimusho foreign press registration card
3. Expenses: Admission Free
*Food and beverages inside the venue will be at your own expense.
4. Participants: Limited to the first 30 applicants on a first-come first-served basis.
5. FPC Contact: Ms. Koizumi, Mr. Yano (Tel: 03-3501-5070)
6. Remarks:
(1) When you photograph and film at the tour sites, please follow the instructions of the officials on duty.
(2) The City of Yokohama, the Organizing Committee for the Yokohama Triennale, and FPC will not be liable for any inconvenience, trouble or accident that might occur in the course of the tour.