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Intertwining Reflection and Fun at the Festival
At the CCC Art Lab, which serves as the foundation for the ‘DEFOAMAT’ organizing committee, the exhibition project ‘Might Be Classics’ has been held, blending installations, talk sessions, and DJ parties to reflect on the “past” and “future” of Shibuya, Tokyo. This spirit is also carried into ‘DEFOAMAT’. This time, alongside exhibitions by art collectives such as ruangrupa, who became the first Asian artistic directors at the German art festival ‘documenta’, Eco Nugroho, and Japan’s SIDE CORE, there will also be talk sessions featuring figures like Usby Sako, a professor at Kyoto Seika University. The festival promises not only enjoyment of music but also provides opportunities to “spark thought” through art and discussions.
Additionally, the event title DEFOAMAT is an abbreviation for “Daikanyama Edutainment Festival Of Art, Music And Technology.” Naohiro Kimura from the DEFOAMAT organizing committee (Cultura Convenience Club Inc. Art Lab Division) stated this.
Kimura: The fundamental nature of the festival is edutainment. Contemporary art plays a role in questioning society, and by engaging with these works while enjoying music, we hope to provide a way for people to reflect on the society we live in. We want the talk sessions to serve as a space where attendees can gain insights into these issues. In recent years, contemporary Asian culture has become a trend in Western society, and the alternative image of Asia that this culture embodies should serve as a clue to new ways of living in society. Additionally, we aim to create an atmosphere that encourages this kind of exploration.
Just as the CCC Art Lab has found meaning in holding ‘Might Be Classics’ in the redeveloping area of Shibuya, ‘DEFOAMAT’ also reflects on the significance of being held in Daikanyama. Kimura shares his thoughts:
Kimura: Daikanyama, while adjacent to the bustling metropolis of Shibuya, features a landscape dominated by low-rise buildings, making it an open and accessible area. It has cultural facilities like Hillside Terrace and Tsutaya Books, as well as live music venues such as UNIT and Haretara Sorani Mamemaite. There are also various shops and restaurants with a strong cultural flavor. I believed that Daikanyama could express a gradient from street culture to fine art. The original concept of the event is to use the entire area of Daikanyama for a cultural event.
However, DEFOAMAT is by no means a rigid event. It offers an opportunity to casually enjoy the expressions of artists coming from various places on an autumn day, engage in conversations with fellow attendees, and collectively contemplate the ideal form of society. This could lead to a meaningful experience for all involved.
DEFOAMAT
Date & Time:
October 19 (Saturday) and 20 (Sunday), 2024
OPEN: 14:00 | START: 15:00
Venue:
The event will be held at the following four locations. The schedule and other details will be announced on the official website as they are finalized.
- Daikanyama T-SITE: 16-15 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Forest Gate Daikanyama: 20 Daikanyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Daikanyama UNIT/SALOON: 1-34-17 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, ZaHOUSE
- Haretara Sorani Mamemaite: B2, 20-20 Daikanyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Participating Artists:
- ruangrupa
- SIDE CORE
- Eco Nugroho (in collaboration with ART FRONT GALLERY)
Performing Musicians (19th):
- LEENALCHI
- YONLAPA
- Soft Pine
- Saho Terao
- VIDEOTAPEMUSIC
- TAIKUH JIKANG
- Sarasa
- OMK (Soi48, MMM, YOUNG-G)
- HOME
- Minyo Crusaders
- DJ YESYES
- Hajime Oishi
- MOOLA
- ASOUND
Film Screening (19th): Bring Minyo Back!
Date & Time:
October 19 (Saturday) and 20 (Sunday)
Music Program Time: OPEN 14:00 | START 15:00
Other Program Times: Based on venue operating hours
Ticket Sales (Music/Film Programs Only):
7,500 yen
Organized by:
DEFOAMAT Organizing Committee
Sponsored by:
Tokyu Land Corporation
Production Support:
microAction LLC.
Contact:
DEFOAMAT Organizing Committee: info@defoamat.com
Please note that music performances will take place only on October 19 (Saturday).
The tickets sold through eplus will only apply to the music/film programs, while other events such as art exhibitions, talk sessions, and markets will be free to enter.
Eplus: https://eplus.jp/defoamat/
Official Website: https://www.defoamat.com
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defoamat/
