Our orderly ways of life have been disrupted in many places around the world, notably in Ukraine and Gaza, and there is little prospect of an early recovery. The issues modern society must consider, such as generative AI, climate change, and DEI promotion, have also grown more complex. The I-House Art and Design Division, under the leadership of Director Yuko Hasegawa, is organizing discussions among experts from different fields to explore the roles culture and art can play in promoting empathy and communication and connecting today’s divided cultural, political, economic, scientific, and other domains.
IHJ Cultural Lobby-Crosstalk
I-House Art and Design Division, under the leadership of Director Yuko Hasegawa, is organizing discussions among experts from different fields to explore the roles culture and art can play in promoting empathy and communication and connecting today’s divided cultural, political, economic, scientific, and other domains.
#1 “Dance as the Origins of Communication” with Juichi YAMAGIWA and Mirai MORIYAMA
#2 “What Is Life? What Is Intelligence? Partnering with AI to Explore a New Humanity”
with Takashi IKEGAMI, Sputniko! , and Alter 3
#3 “Where the Digital and Physical Meet: The Search for New Materiality”
with Yasuaki KAKEHI and Terumasa IKEDA
#5 “Information and Culture Strategies and Architecture Towards the Future—An Asia-Pacific Perspective”
with Kengo KUMA and James KONDO
IHJ Cultural Lobby -“Ça va?”
A new video series from the IHJ Art and Design Division features interviews with renowned overseas artists and cultural figures during their visit to Japan. Called “Ça va?” the greeting with which the talks start, the series is hosted by division director Yuko Hasegawa and will be shared on our YouTube channel. Unlike formal lectures, these casual, 30-minute dialogues delve into the personalities of the influential figures, their daily lives, and their unique views of Japan. Join us for an online art salon that truly feels like an informal conversation.
#3:Francis KÉRÉ (Architect, Founder of Kéré Architecture)
#2: Leandro Erlich
#1:Belgium-Based Artist Otobong Nkanga
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IHJ Cultural Lobby IHJ Cultural Lobby Video Series, “Ça va?”#3 Francis KÉRÉ (Architect, Founder of Kéré Architecture)
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