Foreword for the Miyagi Arts Yearbook Yoshihiro MURAI, the Governor of Miyagi It has been inspiring to see so many of you engage in creative and cultural activities with such enthusiasm this past year. As social restrictions eased, we were able to meet in person and share our work, reminding us of the vital role the arts play in uniting us. Across our prefecture, from dynamic exhibitions and performances to the traditional arts that shape our towns, it has been encouraging to see our venues...

(日本語は下をご覧ください） Two new artist talks are now available on this website. I apologise to those who have been waiting for the update. The talks are finally online. The first interview is with Yoshiyuki Morioka , director of Morioka Shoten Ginza, Tokyo, and Junko Suzuki , curator, during my exhibition in Tokyo in spring 2024. <Artist Talk with Yoshiyuki Morioka>  The second is with Yoko Kunihiro , Professor Emeritus at Musashi University and Director of the Centre for Women and Politics at the...

This video celebrates Arnold Odermatt’s impressive work as we honor the 100th anniversary of his birth. I was lucky to show my own work...