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    The Art to Live project introduces the art of those whose lives and expressive activities are intricately intertwined, showcasing their work as contemporary art and helping to widen their social recognition.

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    • Reference image: Installation View of Capacious Exhibition #10, (right) Hashimoto Ryohei, (left) Anase Seiji, Calo Bookshop & Cafe / Calo Gallery, Osaka 2018

    • Reference image: Installation View of Exploring What We Have in Common Leads Us into Discovering Artistic Gemstones, Igarashi Hideyuki & Kurachi Masanori, Imamura Rosuke & Imamura Hanako, enoco, Osaka 2019

    • Reference image: Installation View of Capacious Exhibition #17, Hirata Yasuhiro, Calo Bookshop & Cafe / Calo Gallery, Osaka 2022

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    Programs

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    We offer various programs to learn about, understand, and enjoy the forms of expression and art created by those with disabilities.

    1 Kick-off PR Exhibition

    Finished

    Date:
    June 12(Wed) - 14(Fri), 2024
    Venue:
    interior lifestyle tokyo / Tokyo Big Site (Ariake,Tokyo)

    To kick off Art to Live, we will be implementing a PR event introducing everything about the project.

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    2 International Symposium

    Date:
    November 30(Sat), 2024
    Venue:
    Lecture Room 1, Building C, Kyoto City University of Arts (Kyoto)

    Our project will invite Mr. Tom di Maria (Creative Growth Art Center) to discuss global trends in showcasing art made by those with disabilities as contemporary art in an inclusive manner. We will also hold a panel discussion including Japanese art professionals active in the international sphere.

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    3 Art Exhibition

    Date:
    January 24(Fri) − 27(Mon), 2025
    Venue:
    Spiral Garden (Aoyama, Tokyo)

    We are pleased to present a group exhibition of powerful artworks created by artists with disabilities alongside the work of contemporary artists.

    4 Exhibition, Film Screenings, Workshops, etc.

    Date:
    July 26(Sat) − 27(Sun), 2025
    Venue:
    Gallery West, EXPO 2025, Osaka, Kansai (Osaka)

    Surrounding the Art to Live project, Archive exhibitions, events, workshops, and more, will be held at Gallery West (inside the EXPO site grounds).

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    Art to Live

    Project for Introducing of Contemporary Art by Artists with Disabilities towards Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan, Supported by Osaka Prefecture

    This project will be held as a joint venture between Capacious, showcasing the work of people with disabilities in Osaka prefecture, and Association for the Promotion of Contemporary Art in Japan, a company specializing in planning and managing programs dedicated to contemporary art and its promotion in the Kansai region.

    Organizers: Osaka Prefecture, Association for the Promotion of Contemporary Art in Japan, Capacious

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