Researcher Japan

Kurahashi Ayaka

2018 Support

Born in 1993 in Tokyo and the PhD student at Waseda University at the time of her residency. Kurahashi researches the expression of hell in Thai Buddhist art.


[Support] Jan 15, 2019〜Mar 22, 2019

Research and inquiry

During her residency at FAAM, Kurahashi explored the way Buddhism is depicted in contemporary art, making inquiries into the artworks, images and other materials made by Thai artists. She also looked at the social and political references woven into these works.

Talks

March 9 – ‘FAAM 20th Anniversary Talk Event - Local Asian Art Today: On the Road’
Participants: 81 general admissions
Venue: Art Cafe