Continuing from last year, the Tsumari Archive Center will present “KAWAMATA PROJECT DOCUMENT VIDEO 2” by Kawamata Tadashi, who has had deep ties with the center since 2009 and maintains a studio there.Kawamata Tadashi, who has developed his artworks through a “work-in-progress” approach, will screen the latest project footage, including scenes from his exhibition held at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris in February 2026. Additionally, a new artwork will be created in his studio during the exhibition period. Visitors can also view the center’s collection of regional art materials and art books.
Tsumari Archive Center
Shimizu Elementary School, which has maintained a deep connection with the Interlocal Art Network Center—of which Kawamata Tadashi served as director in 2009—has evolved into a venue for archive and library activities. In addition to exhibiting new works, it serves as a vast art-related library housing materials from the art festival, documents on community-based art projects, and a collection of approximately 30,000 books donated by the late art critic Yusuke Nakahara.Since 2022, Kawamata Tadashi’s studio has been housed within the building.
Kawamata Tadashi
Born in Hokkaido in 1953; currently resides in France. Major exhibitions and projects include “Kawamata Tadashi: Tokyo in Progress” (Tokyo, 2010–13), “Corridor of Chairs” (Festival d’Automne Paris, Hôpital des Salpêtrières, Église Saint-Louis, France, 1997),1996–99: “Working Progress” (Alkmaar, Netherlands), and 1987: “Destroyed Church” (Documenta, Kassel, Germany). His publications include *Artless: Contemporary Art as a Minority* (2001, Film Art Co.).
Summary
| Date and time | Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July 18 (Sat) to August 30 (Sun), 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
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| Venue |
Tsumari Archive Center (718 Shimizu, Tokamachi city, Niigata Prefecture) |
| Admission |
Individual admission: 600 yen for adults / 300 yen for elementary and junior high school students, or a Common Ticket
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