Kogei Artists Promotion Project

Syuto Kanazawa

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Project Objectives

The project focuses on artists working at the intersection of Kogei (craft) and contemporary art, aiming to develop creators who challenge existing boundaries and explore new forms of expression in both domains.

Project Approach

This project focuses on the potential of “Kogei” as a new 21st-century art form, nurturing artists working at the intersection of craft and art. It includes international symposia in collaboration with overseas research institutions and special exhibitions at global art fairs. By strategically developing talent, expanding overseas, and redefining its context, it aims to create a new artistic content market for Japan’s “Kogei”.

NPO Syuto Kanazawa

NPO Syuto Kanazawa is a citizen-led organization focused on community development in Kanazawa built around its rich culture. Alongside organizing a wide range of cultural initiatives, the organization seeks to promote community-building, talent development, and boost the local economy in Kanazawa and its neighboring regions through policy advocacy and research on cultural and creative cities worldwide. Launched in 2020, Go for Kogei is a project that highlights the renewed appeal of craftsmanship.

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