【Kansai Report】“Sekai no Kotowari—Art of Our Times” at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art until March 8th—From the Lost 30 Years…
The “Sekai no Kotowari” exhibition at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art, open until March 8th, showcases contemporary Japanese artists’ perspectives on social issues over the past 30 years.Summary
The “Sekai no Kotowari—Art of Our Times” exhibition at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art features the work of 20 domestic artists, primarily focusing on contemporary art from the 1990s to 2025, and explores how they have addressed the social issues that have arisen during Japan’s “lost 30 years.” Approximately 30% of the exhibited works are from the museum’s collection, highlighting its active acquisition of contemporary art. The exhibition also reflects the changes in the Kansai art scene over the past three decades. Initiated with a request from Melco Group to create an exhibition “outside of economic evaluation,” the exhibition aims to be a space for self-reflection. Works such as Kyō Tomura’s “Repair Series” and Tomohiro Ishihara’s “World.” prompt viewers to contemplate themes of loss and recovery, self-awareness, identity, and social consciousness, ultimately encouraging them to question their own perspectives.
(Source：美術展ナビ)