To research traditional cultures in Japan and to develop performance work.
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The image
photo by Elke Hartmann
Gulbenkian Foundation and Galapagos Conservation Trust Artist Residency
Marcus Coates is represented by Workplace Gallery, UK
Related events:
Marcus Coates:
Daiwa Foundation Art Prize Winner
7 - 21 November 2009
Tomio Koyama Gallery Tokyo → Map
(opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12pm - 7pm)
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday 7 November, 6pm - 8pm
(http://www.tomiokoyamagallery.com/exhibitions_en/marcus-coates-exhibition-2009_en/)
Organised by Tomio Koyama Gallery, The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation
Supported by Daiwa Securities Group Inc., Tokyo Wonder Site, Mori Art Museum
Marcus Coates: Artist Talk and Performance
Monday 9 November, 7pm - 8:30pm
Roppongi Academy Hills → Map
Speakers: Marcus Coates and Jonathan Watkins
(Director, Ikon Gallery / Chair of Daiwa Foundation Art Prize)
(http://www.academyhills.com/school/detail/mamp091109.html) (Japanese only)
Free Admission / Places can be booked at http://www.academyhills.com
Organised by The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation
Supported by Mori Art Museum, Academy Hills, British Council
■Click the play button to watch the video of the interview,