Mutual Mirror / Neighbouring
Applicant: The Glasgow School of Art
Award: £500
Field: Arts
Project:
A project developed collaboratively as an exchange between practitioners and curators from both Scotland and Japan, and to introduce work by Japanese practitioners to audiences in Glasgow. Adapted in response to the pandemic, a four-day online workshop was presented as part of Glasgow International 2021.
The project featured new work and presentations by artists Shizuka Yokomizo, Nile Koetting, Jessica Ramm, Hanna Tuulikki, Tomoko Konoike, and a performance commission connecting audiences in Glasgow and Tokyo by Mio Harada, Shoko Imai and Megan Lucille Boettcher.
Find out more about the project here.
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
A calligraphy workshop for students to learn more about writing Japanese characters, led by a specialist.
Minoru Nomata: Hands-on Learning Activities at the De La Warr Pavilion
Bespoke workshops for children, families and young people at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill.
Foyle Obon Festival 2022
The annual Foyle Obon Festival welcomed the Hannari Japanese Dance group and Japanese storyteller, Masako Carey to the lineup, engaging audience members of all ages.