"Yokohama Triennale" opening tomorrow 2 weeks postponed by new corona July 16 18:15
Every three years, the contemporary art festival "Yokohama Triennale", which is held in Yokohama City, was opened to the public on the occasion of the works of domestic and foreign artists before the opening of the 17th.
The Yokohama Triennale is held once every three years by the city of Yokohama for the purpose of international exchange through art, and the opening of the festival has been postponed for two weeks due to the new coronavirus. ..
This year, 67 groups of artists from Japan and overseas participated, and the work was unveiled to the press on the 16th before the opening on the 17th.
Of these, Eva Fabregas of Spain's 2020 work "Karameai" is a huge object that resembles a human intestine, and its complex entanglement makes you feel the power of life.
"Giant Hogweed", a 2016 work by Ingela Ilmann of Sweden, is based on a plant that will plague people due to its toxicity after it is spread all over the world for viewing.
This time, as measures against infectious diseases of the new coronavirus, in addition to limiting the number of visitors with tickets that specify the date and time, measures such as measuring body temperature at the entrance of the venue will be taken.
"In these times, I often learn from the possibilities and powers of art. The theme of how humans should be related to nature is becoming more important," said Seiichi Kondo, chairman of the Organizing Committee. It was
The Yokohama Triennale will be held from 17th to 11th October at the Yokohama Museum of Art.