YOKOHAMA TRIENNALE2011 "OUR MAGIC HOUR"

【Thank you for your support for Tohoku!】

admin — 2012.01.20

2012.1.20

【Thank you for your support for Tohoku!】

The total amount of 594,595 yen contributed through the autoR project by Carsten Nicolai for the duration of the Yokohama Triennale 2011 has been donated to the following organizations in support of the disaster reconstruction programs for the Great East Japan Earthquake.
We thank all of you who have participated in this project.

Japanese Red Cross Society:172,992 yen

Foundation for Cultural Heritage and Art Research : 421,603 yen

【Closing Messages】

admin — 2011.11.06

2011.11.6

【Closing Messages】

●In closing
>HAYASHI Fumiko, President of Organizing Committee for Yokohama Triennale and Mayor of City of Yokohama
>OSAKA Eriko, Director General, Yokohama Triennale 2011 and Director, Yokohama Museum of Art

【Yokohama Triennale 2011 has closed 】

admin — 2011.11.06

2011.11.6

【Yokohama Triennale 2011 has closed 】

We have closed Yokohama Triennale 2011 as of Sunday, November 6. Under the theme of “OUR MAGIC HOUR How Much of the World Can We Know?”, the exhibition ran for approximately three months at Yokohama Museum of Art and NYK Waterfront Warehouse and the surrounding areas.

Since opening on August 6 in midst of the summer, we received over 300,000 visitors during the 83 days, and many of them also participated in the series of events that we held in conjunction with the exhibition.

MIKI Akiko, our artistic director, states. ”By learning to accept enigmas and contradictions, and changing one’s perspective, the world may suddenly be revealed.” We hope that our visitors’ experiences have been rich and eye-opening, and will stay with them for a long time.

Yokohama Triennale 2011 closes after marking its tenth year since its inauguration. We will start for the next one to open in three years. We surely hope to see you again in 2014!

【Register now for the international symposium "International Exhibitions and the Museum - Value and Possibilities" scheduled on October 23】

admin — 2011.10.16

2011.10.17

【Register now for the international symposium “International Exhibitions and the Museum – Value and Possibilities” scheduled on October 23】

Yokohama Triennale 2011 International Symposium
How can Yokohama Triennale continue for 100 years?
International Exhibitions and the Museum – Value and Possibilities

◎Objective
Holding international exhibitions in museum venues is a common practice, but for Yokohama Triennale, it is the first time that it takes place in a museum, at Yokohama Museum of Art, a decade after its founding in 2011. In the last ten years or so, Japan has seen a development of other unique forms of international exhibitions. Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale and Setouchi Art Festival are examples of international exhibitions that are held in shrinking and aging communities, in economically disadvantaged remote areas, to rejuvenate the local communities through international engagement. Aichi Triennale which just started last year was held in one of the metropolises in Japan, Nagoya, combining their major public art museums with old commercial centers, and extending its forms to performing arts, which led to presenting a more comprehensive form of an international festival.
Yokohama Triennale is at a crossroads, rethinking its role and looking into the future for its continuity and sustainability. Hence, we have asked the presences of Carnegie International and Taipei Biennale, both of which have a history in museums running an international exhibition, to think about the value and significance of holding international exhibitions in museums, ways to continue the endeavor, and its new possibilities.

◎Outline
Date/Time: October 23 14:00-16:30 (13:30- doors open)
Venue: Lecture Hall, Yokohama Museum of Art
Capacity: 200 seats (registration necessary)
Admission: free
Organizer: Organizing Committee for Yokohama Triennale 2011
Co-organizer: Yokohama Museum of Art
Special Support: The Japan Foundation
*English/Japanese interpretation available

◎Program
14:00-14:15 Greetings and opening remark by

OSAKA Eriko, Director General of Yokohama Triennale 2011

14:15-14:35 Case studies of international exhibition at museums

[Case study 1] Carnegie International by Dan BYERS, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at the Carnegie Museum of Art
[Case study 2] Taipei Biennial by CHANG Fang-Wei, Director of Biennial and International Projects Office, Taipei Fine Arts Museum
[Case study 3] Other examples in other regions by MIKI Akiko, Artistic Director of Yokohama Triennale 2011
＊Lyon Biennale will be presented in a video presentation by Thierry Raspail, Artistic Director, Biennale de Lyon

15:25-15:30 Break

15:30-16:15 Panel discussion “International Exhibitions and the Museum ― Value and Possibilities”

Moderator: OSAKA Eriko
Panelists: Dan BYERS, CHAN Fang-Wei, MIKI Akiko

16:15-16:30 Q &A
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◎Carnegie International
Carnegie International was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1986, only 5 months after the first Venice Biennale, making it the second oldest exhibition of international contemporary art in the world. The International has been instrumental in building Carnegie’s collection, which has been shaped by purchasing the “old masters of tomorrow.” The 56th edition will be held in 2013, curated by Daniel Baumann, associate curator Dan Byers, and associate curator Tina Kukielski.

◎Taipei Biennial
Taipei Biennial was conceived in 1992 as a result of combining “Contemporary Art Trends in the R.O.C.” and “An Exhibition of Contemporary Chinese Sculpture in the Republic of China”. In 1992-94, the biennial was a result from a competition and artists were selected through an open call. In 1996, four Taiwanese curators were invited to organize 1996 Taipei Biennial and in 1998, the Taipei Fine Arts Museum began to invite internationally-renowned curators to collaborate with Taiwanese curators, which has been described as “co-curator” model for organizing the Taipei Biennial till 2010. The 8th Taipei Biennial is scheduled to open in 2012.
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How to register:
1)E-mail to event@yokohamatriennale.jp or fax to +81-45-681-7606
2)Subject title: International Symposium
3)Text: (1) Name (2) Telephone no.
4)Deadline: October 22
*Registration will close upon reaching capacity.

*PDF (889KB)>>>

【 200,000th visitor comes through the door on Sunday, October 16！】

admin — 2011.10.16

2011.10.17

【 200,000th visitor comes through the door on Sunday, October 16！】

Yokohama Triennale 2011 counted its 200,000th visitor on Sunday, October 16! OSAKA Eriko, our general director, greeted the 200,000th visitor with a present. We thank all the visitors who have made their way to Yokohama to see our show. We are open for less than 20 days now, so if you’ve seen the triennale already, plan another visit. If you haven’t seen it yet, make sure you plan a visit!

○Welcoming the 200,000th visitor
Mr. Saito and Ms. Maekawa were the lucky 200,000th visitor. Here are their
comments:
“I hadn’t visited this museum for a long time. I hope the Japanese art world will become more lively and interesting.”
“I hope to go and find the world myself!”

【Artist talk on October 22 cancelled】

admin — 2011.10.10

2011.10.10

【Artist talk on October 22 cancelled】

The artist talk on October 22 has been cancelled. Please note that the “Manga Scroll” event from 18:40 will be the only program scheduled on the same day.

【Yokohama Creativecity Center is closed for maintenance on October 11】

admin — 2011.10.05

2011.10.5

【Yokohama Creativecity Center is closed for maintenance on October 11】

Yokohama Creativecity Center will be closed for maintenance on October 11, so Peter Coffin’s will not be on view. The main venues, Yokohama Museum of Art and NYK Waterfront Warehouse (BankART Studio NYK) will be open as usual, so please make sure to check the days before you make your visit.

【Starting time for ”Manga Scroll” on October 22 is changed to 18:40】

admin — 2011.10.05

2011.10.5

【Starting time for ”Manga Scroll” on October 22 is changed to 18:40】

“Manga Scroll,” a performance by MAKIGAMI Koichi of a vocal score by Christian MARCLAY will start from 18:40, instead of 16:00 as previously announced. Please see the update event schedule.

【Yokohama Triennale 2011 is closed only on October 13 and October 27 this month】

admin — 2011.10.05

2011.10.5

【Yokohama Triennale 2011 is closed only on October 13 and October 27 this month】

Yokohama Triennale 2011 is closed only on October 13 and October 27 this month. We are open on other Thursdays, so please make sure to check the days before you make your visit.

【Christian Marlay’s The Clock to be on show for 24 hours】

admin — 2011.10.04

2011.10.4

【Christian Marlay’s The Clock to be on show for 24 hours】

Christian Marclay’s The Clock, now exhibited at the NYK Waterfront Warehouse and with which the artist received the Golden Lion at the 54th Venice Biennale, will be on show for 24 hours from 8pm on October 26 to 8pm on October 27. This will be the only occasion to see the work’s full 24 hours length in Yokohama.

【Date/hours】From 20:00 on Oct 26 to 20:00 on Oct 27
*The event will take place after the venue closes on Oct 26 and on Oct 27 when Yokohama Triennale 2011 is closed.
【Venue】NYK Waterfront Warehouse 3F Christian Marclay’s The Clock exhibition space
【Capacity】60
【Regarding admission】
●Yokohama Triennale 2011 ticket is necessary for admission (tickets with stamp and without stamp are both valid). Tickets will be on sale at the venue for those without tickets.
●Admission will be on first-come, first-served basis. Numbered tickets will be distributed from 19:00.
●Since this event will be held in the work’s designated installation space, seats will be limited to the existing 24 sofa seats. The rest of the floor will be available for sitting and standing.
●Those who wish to leave the space for personal need (i.e. toilet, etc) may do so, but please note that the seat/space cannot be saved during the absence.
●Those who wish to wait until seats become available shall be asked to get on the waiting list. Admission will be based on the order of the numbered ticket and availability of the seats/space.
●The Clock will be the only work on exhibit during these hours.
●Those influenced by alcohol will be prohibited from admission.
●Admission of those under age 18 will be limited to 5:00-20:00 on October 27. (Overnight stay is prohibited)
●Car park will not be available. Visitors are asked to use public transport.

【Organizer】Organizing Committee for Yokohama Triennale
【Cooperation】Gallery Koyanagi
【Inquiries】
●Until Oct 25 ( Hello Dial in English): +81-3-5405-8686（9:00-18:00）
●Oct 26 / 11:00 -Oct 27/ 20:00 (Japanese only):+81-80-5985-4275