Rapt! 20 Contemporary Artists from Japan

Tomoaki Ishihara, Blind Light #2 2004, collection of the artist

Tomoaki Ishihara, Self Portrait -- Scab #1 2004, collection of the artist

Nobuya Hoki, Untitled 2006, Collection of the artist

Monash University Museum of Art
6 September - 18 November 2006

Rapt! 20 Contemporary Artists from Japan is an ambitious program of exhibitions, residencies and public events showcasing contemporary Japanese art in Australia.

Developed by the Japan Foundation in exchange between Australian and Japan on cross-cultural discussions and research by Japanese and Australian curators, Rapt! explores new channels of communication and the dynamic shifts between the 'self' and 'world' found in modern societies. MUMA is pleased to present the work of Nobuya Hoki, Tomoaki Ishihara and Yuki Kimura.

Opening function: 3-5pm, Saturday 9 September 2006-09-05 with opening remarks at 3.45pm by Shuji Takatori, Assistant Director, Visual arts Division, Arts department, The Japan Foundation

Public Programs:

Lunch Time Art Forum
Faculty of Art and Design
Monash University
Caulfield Campus
Yuki Kumura
12.30pm, Wednesday

Artists' Floortalk
Monash University Museum of Art
Monash University, Clayton campus
Nobuya Hoki, Tomoaki Ishihara and Yuki Kimura
1.15pm, Thursday 7 September 2006

Sponsored by the Japan Foundation.
Yuki Kimura's residency is supported by Monash University's Faculty of Art and Design.

See also:

• RAPT! invitation (pdf 97kb)
• RAPT! media release (pdf 71kb)

For latest news and events, visit the Rapt! blog.

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