Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
The 4th Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale 2009
LIVE and LET LIVE: Creators of Tomorrow
Purpose of the exhibition
The Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale (the Fukuoka Triennale) is a large-scale international exhibition held under a different theme every three years to feature the most up-to-date art tendencies/practices in 21 countries/ region in Asia, making the best use of resources accumulated through the continuous research and art exchange programme in the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. In this exhibition, we present paintings, sculptures, installation and video works, workshops, performance and collaborative art-making by inviting artists from across Asia to Fukuoka. We aim to create a space of art exchange involving the people in Fukuoka.
Commemorating the inauguration of the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, the 1st Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale 1999, under the theme of “Communication: Channels for Hope” focused on the possibility of connecting people of different cultures and communities through art. The 2nd Fukuoka Triennale 2002 highlighted handmade works which employ indigenous local material under the theme “Imagined Workshop”. The 3rd Fukuoka Triennale 2005 featured artworks of young generation influenced by popular culture under the theme “Parallel Realities Asian Art Now”. By dynamically presenting cutting-edge ideas and works from Asia, these triennales were all well received both within and outside Japan.
In the 4th Fukuoka Triennale, we carefully select the most promising artists in Asia as in past triennales. At the same time, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, we will also look back on the development of Asian art in the past decade by featuring artists who have actively participated in the international art scenes. Furthermore, taking advantage of the urban space where the museum is located, artworks will be displayed outside extending beyond the museum to intervene other public spaces (shopping malls, park etc). We also aim to create a wider and diversified space of exchange by jointly organizing events with the city government, and collaborating plan with local organizations, universities and NPOs.
Title of the Exhibition
The 4th Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale 2009
LIVE and LET LIVE: Creators of Tomorrow
(Abbreviated title: The Fukuoka Triennale 2009 or FT 4)
Period
S5 September to 23 November 2009
Closed on Wednesdays *Please note that the museum will be open on Wednesday, 23 September,
for a national holiday and closed on Thursday, 24 September.
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum: 10：00‐20:00 (Last Admission at 19:30)
Reizensou: 12:00-18:00
Venue
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum and its vicinity
Tickets
Adult 1,000 (800) High School/College Student 700 (500)
Free for Junior High School Student and under
*( )shows a price for an advanced ticket or an individual in a group of 20 or more.
*Advance tickets for this exhibition are on sale at Lawson (Lcode: 83193) or Pia (Pcode: 688-727) and other ticket sales counters.
Organizer
The Executive Committee of the 4th Fukuoka Triennale (Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Nishinippon Newspaper Company, TVQ Kyusyu Broadcasting Company)
Supported by
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Agency of Cultural Affairs
Embassies concerned stationed in Japan and others
Assisted by
The Ishibashi Foundation
The Japan Foundation for Regional Art-Activities
Japan Art Fund, Pola Art Foundation
The Takashimaya Cultural Foundation
Fukutake Foundation for the Promotion of Regional Culture
The Normura Cultural Foundation
Mitsubishi UFJ trust region Cultural Foundation
The Kao Foundation for Arts and Sciences
Ashahi Beer Arts Foundation
Fukuoka Cultural Foundation
The Nishi-Nippo Foundation
Co-Sponsored by
Hakata Riverain
The Kyushu Electric Power Co, Inc.
The Nishi Nippon City Bank, Ltd.
The Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.
Saibu Gas
Kyushu Railway Company
Kyudenko Co.,Inc.
Tama Home co.,Ltd
Hawks Town
Chikushi Jogakuen University Junior College
Participating countries and region
21 countries/ region
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan
Composition
(1)
Exhibition (Paintings, Sculptures, Video Works, Installation and others)
(2)
Art Exchange Programs (Art exchange events with the local people by artists)
Examples: open studio, outside exhibition, workshop, performance, gallery talk
