International Art Festival 'Forest Arts Festival Okayama 2027' First Batch of Participating Artists Includes Leonardo Elrrich, Kei Kawara, and 8 Groups. Concept is 'Protopia - The Forest That Moves Forward'
Tokyo Art Beat
The 2027 International Art Festival 'Forest Arts Festival Okayama' features 8 artist groups, including Leonardo Elrrich and Kei Kawara, under the concept of 'Protopia - The Forest That Moves Forward', focusing on regional resources and collaboration.Summary
The 2027 International Art Festival 'Forest Arts Festival Okayama' will be held from September 18 to November 23 in Okayama Prefecture. It features 8 participating artist groups, including Leonardo Elrrich, Kei Kawara with EiM, and others, under the concept of 'Protopia - The Forest That Moves Forward'. The festival emphasizes collaboration between artists, experts, and regional resources to promote sustainable development. New venues like the New Sawaki Art Museum and Mizuno-oku Otsu Lake will offer immersive art experiences in natural settings. Key advisors include philosophers and regional culture experts to guide the festival's focus on social common capital.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)