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AICHI, Japan, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The Agency for Cultural Affairs presents "CULTURE GATE to JAPAN"

On February 9, 2021, The Agency for Cultural Affairs opened a new art exhibit

at Chubu Centrair International Airport as part of their "CULTRE GATE to JAPAN"

initiative, beginning with the works of videographer SHIGETA Yusuke. On

February 26, the works of a second contributor, creative group EUPHRATES, will

be added to the exhibit. These two artists' works will be exhibited at the

airport as well as on the web, with the aim of promoting the appeals of

Japanese culture and sharing it with the world.

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<Chubu Centrair International Airport Event Overview>

The theme of the exhibit at Chubu Centrair International Airport is "MOTION".

Two groups of artists will display works inspired by the movement of Japan's

ancient samurai and ninja warriors.

Centrair serves the Chubu region of Japan, at the heart of which is Aichi

Prefecture. During Japan's tumultuous "Warring States" period between the late

fifteenth and late sixteenth centuries, the area was home to some of the most

famous samurai who ever lived—people like ODA Nobunaga, TOYOTOMI Hideyoshi, and

TOKUGAWA Ieyasu. The region has many old castles and battlefields, including

the site of the 1600 Battle of Sekigahara, considered one of the most decisive

battles in Japanese history.

The underground mercenaries of this tumultuous era were the ninja, who are

often linked to the cities of Iga in Mie Prefecture and Koka in Shiga

Prefecture. Both cities are near the Chubu area.

EUPHRATES, a creative group involved in the exhibit, creates innovative visual

experiences based on their research of the methods underlying rules of

expression, including shape and movement. Their installation focuses on the

signs that ninja gave as they engaged in espionage activities.

SHIGETA Yusuke, another artist involved in the project, creates primitive

animation pieces with rich storylines using pixel art. He has recreated a

famous scene showing samurai engaged in battle in the style of traditional

folding screens. Inspired by the dynamic motion of the samurai warriors, he now

depicts this scene through animation.

-Period: Exhibits open on February 9 (Work by SHIGETA)

February 27(Work by EUPHRATES)

-Location: Chubu Centrair International Airport

Terminal 1 Arrivals Lobby

-Entrance fee: Free

-Theme: MOTION Expressing the movements of Japan's samurai and ninja

-Title: Sekigahara-Sansui-zu-Byobu (Folding Screen of Painted Sekigahara

Landscapes) SHIGETA Yusuke

Kehai no Hako (A Box of Signs) EUPHRATES

-Artists: Creative Group EUPHRATES

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EUPHRATES is a creative group that was founded in 2005 by graduates of the SATO

Masahiko Laboratory at Keio University. Its activities are based in various

kinds of research. Rooted in the idea that the forms of expression that come

out of research work are intrinsically fascinating, the group is engaged in the

development of new kinds of representation and media design through images,

animation, written works, exhibitions, and more. Recent projects include

creating images for the NHK educational programs PitagoraSwitch, 2355/0655,

Kangaeru Karasu, and Texico, as well as Me de Miru Sansu, a visual learning

program for elementary school children published by Kyoiku Shuppan. Notable

awards include the New York ADC Gold Prize, and the Yellow Pencil Prize at the

D&AD Awards.

Videographer SHIGETA Yusuke

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Born in 1981, SHIGETA Yusuke is a videographer who works on animation

installations, driven by a keen interest in imaging principles. His activities

highlight the ways people engage with images in the digital world. Most of his

animation works in recent years have focused on pixelized representations, many

of which have been presented at exhibitions and events. His major awards

include Jury Selection in the Art Division at the 16th Japan Media Arts

Festival for Pixel Forest and Jury Selection in the Art Division at the 12th

Japan Media Arts Festival for Narrative Kinetics.

<About CULTURE GATE to JAPAN>

Beginning in February of 2021, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of

Japan will launch an innovative cultural promotion project called "CULTURE GATE

to JAPAN". Held at seven airports across Japan as well as the Tokyo

International Cruise Terminal, artists and creators active in the field of

Media Arts will exhibit artworks inspired by the unique culture of each area

with the goal of communicating the broader appeal of Japanese culture.

The global effects of the novel coronavirus have made it difficult to meet new

people and experience new cultures in person.  However, that should not

interrupt the exchange of art, ideas, and culture. Through this project, we

hope to continue providing people around the world with the same sense of

wonder and joy felt when encountering a new culture.

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Organizer: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan            

Official Website: https://culture-gate.jp/

Exhibit at Chubu Centrair International Airport:

https://culture-gate.jp/ja/exhibition/motion

SOURCE: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan CULTURE GATE to JAPAN

Initiative

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