Collaborative Project Space by the Museum and the Artists
* By appointment only; booking required
The space aims to further discuss from various perspectives in a constructive manner, which essentially stem from the differences in various positions and views that became apparent between the artists and the Museum in the process leading up to the realization of this exhibition. We will invite a variety of experts to speak on the issues that arose throughout the exhibition production process; from those related to art such as the relationship between artists and contemporary art museums, the history of the possibilities and limitation of contemporary art, and freedom of expression and the artistic independence of art museums, to a wide range of social issues behind them - in addition to the exhibition of the works below.
Works on View
- SUPER RAT (CHIBAOKAKUN) (2006; three-dimensional work)
- SUPER RAT (2006/2011; work on video)
- EDI MAK, HYPER RAT (2022; work on video commissioned by Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group)
* The details of the talks and programs will be announced on the Mori Art Museum website once decided.
- Venue:
- Approx. 10-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line “Toranomon Hills Station” / approx. 30 minutes from the Mori Art Museum
- Hours:
- 11:00-17:00
- Admission:
- Free, however, only Chim↑Pom: Happy Spring visitors (with the exhibition admission ticket) are eligible for a visit. Please book your visit to the Project Space (date & time) upon visiting the exhibition at the Mori Art Museum.
- Booking:
- All visits will be by appointment only; please make your way to the Booking Counter set up inside the Mori Art Museum (53F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower).
* Please note that the premise will be vacated completely in between each time slot.
* At the Booking Counter upon completion of booking, you will be handed a map to the Project Space, along with your booking details which you should please present at the Project Space. - Hours of Booking Counter:
- 10:00-22:00
* 10:00-17:00 on Tuesdays, however open until 22:00 on Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Talk Programs
A series of online talks has been arranged to coincide with Chim↑Pom: Happy Spring. Schedule of their release would be announced on a later date.
About Online Talk Programs
Online talk programs are to be streamed on Vimeo as paid “MAM Digiral Premium” content for a limited period.
- Program Release Schedule:
- 1. “What Constitutes Autonomy for an Art Institution? Specific Practices and Challenges”
Streaming Period: Wednesday, May 25 - Thursday, June 30, 2022
Language: in Japanese only
2. “Challenges of the International Art World: The Relationship between Society, Politics, and Art”
Streaming Period: Wednesday, May 25 - Thursday, June 30, 2022
Language: in English, Subtitles: in Japanese
3. “Encouraging a More Open Debate on Freedom of Expression”
Streaming Period: Tuesday, June 7 - Thursday, June 30, 2022
Language: in Japanese only
Details: here
What Constitutes Autonomy for an Art Institution? Specific Practices and Challenges
Historically, art institutions have made various attempts to establish artistic autonomy, an effort that continues today through different approaches and methodologies by organizations and individuals. While this talk studies specific practices from the past, it also examines the challenges that art museums, art centers, and other cultural institutions face as they strive to ensure artistic autonomy.
- Appearing:
- Aida Daiya (Artistic Director, Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM])
Kasahara Michiko (Deputy Director, Artizon Museum)
Sakuta Tomoki (Arts Administration and Cultural Policy Expert; Founding Director, Arts and Law) - Discussants:
- Ushiro Ryuta (Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group)
Kondo Kenichi (Senior Curator, Mori Art Museum)
Challenges of the International Art World: The Relationship between Society, Politics, and Art
The global art world is currently facing various problems that stem from social, political, religious, and economic issues. Drawing on concrete examples from around the world, this talk examines what lies behind these problems and potential pathways to resolution.
- Appearing:
- Bart de Baere (General & Artistic Director, Museum of Modern Art, Antwerp [M HKA]; CIMAM Museum Watch）
- Discussant:
- Kataoka Mami (Director, Mori Art Museum)
Encouraging a More Open Debate on Freedom of Expression
Discussions on freedom of expression often lap into conventional stereotypes. In order to open up the debate, perhaps it is necessary to listen not only to those in the cultural industry or legal practitioners, but also to the often overlooked viewpoints of the wider public.
- Appearing:
- Ogino Kotaro (Director, Uguisu Ribbon Campaign)
Sakuta Tomoki (Arts Administration and Cultural Policy Expert; Founding Director, Arts and Law)
Shikata Yukiko (Curator; Critic; Visiting Professor at Tama Art University and Tokyo Zokei University） - Discussants:
- Ushiro Ryuta (Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group)
Kondo Kenichi (Senior Curator, Mori Art Museum)
