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in photography, Naoya Hatakeyama and Balthasar Burkhard, at the occasion of "Dynamic Switzerland" in Japan.
Naoya Hatakeyama is one of the most important Japanese artists today. His photographs are full of sensibilities resulting from his observation of the objects to establish close personal relationship with them.
On the other hand, Balthasar Burkhard is one of the leading Swiss artists and known for his objective photographs showing impressive physical aspects of the world.
I hope that this project provides an occasion to develop new visions to each artist and present a chance for the Swiss and Japanese audience to appreciate the works of two talented artists to celebrate reciprocal respect between two cultures.
Toshio Shimizu
Curator, Chairman of Executive Committee of Two Mountains
In connection with EXPO 2005 in Aichi, Pro Helvetia, Arts Council of Switzerland and Presence Switzerland are realising an exciting cultural programme in close collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan. From October 2004 to autumn 2006, a considerable number of Swiss artists are visiting Japan, representing Swiss visual art, design, comics, film, theatre, performances, music and literature. However, Pro Helvetia not only does aim to introduce Swiss art in Japan. Various joint exhibitions, symposium and workshops bringing together Swiss and Japanese artists, will complete the programme. "Two Mountains" is also an integral part of the "0406 Contemporary Swiss Arts Programme".
http://www.dynamic-switzerland.ch/jpn/
Duration of exhibition
Balthasar Burkhard April 7, 2006- May 28
Naoya Hatakeyama June 2, 2006-July 30
Opening times
Open on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and National Holiday 10:00 a.m.-06:30p.m.
Venue
Tokyo Art Museum(TAM) >> MAP(pdf)
Address: 1-25-1, Sengawa-cho, Chofu, Tokyo
TAM is a new private museum in Tokyo designed by Tadao Ando Architect & Associates.
Participating Artists
Balthasar Burkhard and Naoya Hatakeyama
Exhibits
Naoya Hatekayama: new photographs and some drawings whose subject is Swiss mountains.
Balthasar Burkhard: approx.35 new photographs whose subjects are Japanese mountainous regions in Kumano and Mount Koya.
Exhibition Catalogue
A catalogue designed by Lars Muller will be published in connection with the exhibition.
| Organized by: Supported by: Sponsored by: Curated by: Planned by: |
Executive Committee of Two Mountains Pro Helvetia, Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation SHISEIDO.Co.Ltd., Toshio Shimizu TOSHIO SHIMIZU ART OFFICE |
