TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence organizes public program, "OPEN
STUDIO" which is for the public to see the creative process of residing creators, to communicate and to exchange ideas about their works. In each studio, creators present the progress of their works or research in various ways.

TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence organizes monthly public program, "OPEN
STUDIO" which is for the public to see the creative process of residing creators, to communicate and to exchange ideas about their works. In each studio, creators present the progress of their works or research in various ways.

The TWS CiR Open Studio will showcase the work of creators invited or sent to take part in the Creator in Residence (CiR) program at Tokyo Wonder Site (TWS) in 2011.

With the 21st century came a growing recognition of the importance of creative hubs in art production; of places where creative individuals can mix and inspire each other, forming new cultural currents. Residency programs too continue to grow more vital than ever as settings for the creation of art.

TWS serves as a Tokyo platform for the work of creators from across the globe. Every year around one hundred individuals take part in the program, dedicating themselves enthusiastically to the production of artworks both in Tokyo and at designated locations overseas. Day-to-day art research and production take place at TWS throughout the year, artists in residence and other creators interacting and encouraging each other to take new and exciting directions in their work.

Tokyo Story is a collection of Tokyo tales spun by creators, tales born out of Tokyo, and tales spun by Tokyo.

A story from Tokyo dedicated to returning hope and good cheer to the Japanese capital, and to Japan as a whole; to helping make the whole world a better place through the power of creativity.

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2012/3/10 (Sat.) - 2012/4/29 (Sun.)
Tokyo Wonder Site Shibuya

2012/3/10 (Sat.) - 2011/4/29 (Sat.)
Tokyo Wonder Site Hongo

2012/3/10 (Sat.) - 2012/4/28 (Sat.)
Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence

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"On Site Lab Workshop Series" is a program of creative educational workshops in which creators representing different genres and nationalities work together to explore opportunities for taking on social issues. In the 6th edition of the series, participants working under the overall theme of Creative Dialogue and Commitment to the Environment will seek to open new intellectual horizons though research, lectures, and art production, guided by tutors who are active at the forefront of their fields both in Japan and overseas.

Issues addressed over the previous 5 years include "+hand", "shoreline environments", "global warming and greening efforts", "garbage", and "luxurious time and space". This time the program looks at the issue of new community design. In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, experiments in the building of new communities are underway in many places around Japan. This is a unique opportunity to discuss, consider, and act together to build a social system founded on new values, with a long-term vision, encompassing a comprehensive range of fields including culture, economy, and environment. What sort of environment is needed for a true revival? The workshop program will explore the nature of sustainable living through research in community design covering diverse fields such as information design, urban planning, and fine arts and culture.

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TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence organizes monthly public program, "OPEN STUDIO" which is for the public to see the creative process of residing creators, to communicate and to exchange ideas about their works. In each studio, creators present the progress of their works or research in various ways.
In the OPEN STUDIO of this month, Ong Keng Sen (Artistic Director of　TheaterWorks(Singapore), Founder of Arts Network Asia) will give a talk!  Please don't miss this precious opportunity!

TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence organizes monthly public program, "OPEN STUDIO" which is for the public to see the creative process of residing creators, to communicate and to exchange ideas about their works. In each studio, creators present the progress of their works or research in various ways.

In this month, David Elliott (Artistic Director of the Kyiv International Biennial of Contemporary Art(Ukraine) in 2012, Former Director of Mori Art Museum)will give a talk as an International Advisor!  Please don't miss this precious opportunity!