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シャルジャ美術財団理事長兼ディレクター / 国際ビエンナーレ協会(IBA)会長。アラブ首長国連邦をはじめ中東、そして世界中のアートを繋ぐ支援者として、2009年にシャルジャ美術財団を設立し、現在は理事長兼ディレクターを務める。新たな試みやイノベーションの支援に情熱を注ぎ、国際巡回展をはじめ、レジデンス・プログラム、コミッション・ワークや制作助成、パフォーマンスや映画のフェスティバル、建築物の調査や保存、幅広い年齢層に向けた教育プログラムまで、同財団の活動領域を広げてきた。『第6回シャルジャ・ビエンナーレ(2003)』の共同キュレーターとなって以来、同ビエンナーレのディレクターを務め、2023年の『第15回シャルジャ・ビエンナーレ』のキュレーターに就任。また、2017年には国際ビエンナーレ協会会長に選出された他、シャルジャのアフリカ・インスティテュート会長や建築トリエンナーレ会長兼ディレクターとしても活動。過去にはMoMA PS1(ニューヨーク)やユーレンス現代美術センター(北京)などのボードメンバーも歴任。
hokuman
Born in 1992 in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. In 2018, debuted serialization of “Streaming Hero” under the pen name Takato Osaki (as original creator). Since 2020, has been serving as original creator for “Night of the Living Cat” in Monthly Comic Garden and the web manga site Magcomi.
水上恒司
1999年、福岡県出身。2018年、ドラマ『中学聖日記』で俳優デビュー。2020年映画『弥生、三月-君を愛した30年-』でスクリーンデビュー。第44回日本アカデミー賞新人俳優賞を受賞。2023年『あの花が咲く丘で、君とまた出会えたら。』で第47回日本アカデミー賞優秀主演男優賞を受賞。ドラマ『MIU404』、大河ドラマ『青天を衝け』、映画『死刑にいたる病』などに出演。
Rubens
Formed in Tokyo in 2022. Current lineup consisting of Serena (Vocals/Guitar), Etsu (Guitar), Mary (Bass), and Matsumaru (Drums) began activities in April 2023. They have released 8 singles and 2 EPs to date. Their single “Tenshi-san,” released last year, gained significant attention both domestically and internationally, with its music video surpassing 1.2 million views on YouTube. Their live performances are also highly regarded, with their December 2023 show at LIQUIDROOM as the opening act for indigo la End generating buzz. Their first solo show at Shindaita FEVER in January 2024 sold out. Amidst the buzz surrounding their latest single “Tsukinami-chan,” which presents a new new wave/post-punk sound, their first nationwide tour kicks off in October. Their first full-length album, ‘MELT’, will be released digitally on October 29th and as a Tower Records exclusive CD on November 5th, drawing attention to their upcoming activities.
Riko Murai
翻訳家 / エッセイスト。1970年静岡県生まれ。滋賀県在住。ブッシュ大統領の追っかけブログが評判を呼び、翻訳家になる。現在はエッセイストとしても活躍。著書に『兄の終い』『全員悪人』『いらねえけどありがとう』『訳して、書いて、楽しんで』(CEメディアハウス)。
柴咲コウ
俳優・歌手・レトロワグラース代表。2016年に持続可能な調和社会の実現に向け「レトロワグラース」を設立。近年では、TBSテレビ金曜ドラマ『インビジブル』、映画『沈黙のパレード』、映画『月の満ち欠け』、映画『Dr.コトー診療所』など数多くの作品に出演。2023年公開のジブリアニメーション映画『君たちはどう生きるか』では声優を務めて話題に。
Paricco
Born in Tokyo in 1978. Bar writer. Began writing articles about alcohol and bars in the 2000s. Author of numerous books including “Bar Kid” (Stand Books), “Canned Chu-Hi and Baby Carriages” (Ota Publishing), and “Goryaku Sake: One Bow at the Shrine, One Drink at the Bar” (Aki Shobo). He has numerous collaborations and co-authored works, including under the name of the unit “Sake no Ana” (The Sake Hole) with writer Suzuki Nao.
Rena Matsui
Born July 27, 1991, in Aichi Prefecture. Active as an actress and writer. Major works include the film “gift” (2014), the NHK morning drama ‘Manpuku’ (2018), and the NHK historical drama “What Will I Do, Ieyasu?” (2023). She is also active as a novelist, having published “Camouflage” (2019) and “Rui Rui” (2021). Her latest work is “The Moment the Candle is Blown Out” (2026).
chay
chay(チャイ)
1990年10月23日生まれのシンガーソングライター。小学生の頃からピアノで曲を作り、大学に入学すると同時にギターを始めて路上ライブなどの活動をする。「はじめての気持ち」でCDデビュー。2015年にリリースした「あなたに恋をしてみました」がヒット。ファッション雑誌「CanCam」の専属モデルを経て、アパレルブランド「three sisters.」を立ち上げ。2024年11月にフルアルバム『THE』をリリース、2025年8月、自身初となるカバーアルバム『Humming』をリリース。『SUMMER SONIC』などのフェスにも精力的に出演。NHK Eテレ『The Wakey Show』(平日毎朝7:00〜、再放送 毎夕17:10〜放送)に歌の旅人ドーネ役として出演し、その他ラジオ / TVなど各メディアで多方面に活動している。
GRAPEVINE
Kazumasa Tanaka (Vo/Gt), Hirotake Nishikawa (Gt), Toru Kamei (Dr)
The band started its activities in Osaka in 1993. The band was named after Marvin Gaye's "I heard it through the grapevine. Moved to Tokyo and made their debut in September 1997 with the mini-album "Kakusei" from Pony Canyon. In 2014, he moved to Speedster Records, where he has consistently released five full-length albums. Their 2021 album "New Fruits," which includes the songs "Gifted," "Nezumi Jodo," and "Awake Mashi wa Itsumo Narimasenai," debuted at No. 8 on the Oricon Weekly Ranking. The current lineup is Kazumasa Tanaka (Vo/Gt), Hirotake Nishikawa (Gt), Toru Kamei (Dr), Isao Takano (Key), and Satoru Kindo (Ba). 3 years after the release of their first new album on September 27, the band will launch a nationwide tour "GRAPEVINE TOUR2023" in October.
Misato Konari
Manga artist; made her debut in 2004 with the serial "Loofah Milk" in CUTiE, and won the 65th Shogakukan Manga Award (for girls) for "Nagi no Oyaku", which has been serialized in Elegance Eve since 2016. The work was also adapted into a TV drama starring Hana Kuroki. Other works include "Coffee Wouldn't You Like," "Shameful Otome's for Drinking at Home," and "Hitori De Nomerumon! etc.
downt
Formed in 2021. Formed in 2021. 3 members: Yui Togashi (Vo,&Gt), Takaaki Kawai (Ba), and Tener Ken Robert (Dr). Based in Tokyo. The world view expressed by their delicate and bold performance with a sense of urgency, their excellent sense of melody and emotional words, and their gentle and fresh wind-like, sometimes sharp and passionate singing voice is beginning to expand beyond the boundaries of genres in an open and airy manner. In October of the same year, they released their first album "downt" from ungulates, which instantly became a hot topic at record stores and distros such as FLAKE RECORDS and HOLIDAY!
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