Aichi Triennale 2019, 72 artists from Japan and overseas made a statement. "the revival and continuation of the arts festival, and the opportunity for free and active discussion"

I cannot see the convergence of the situation Aichi Triennale 2019 '' "After "Freedom of Expression?""Exhibition issue . On the other hand, 72 domestic and foreign artists participating in the Triennale joined together and released a statement (statement). Among the supporting authors are South Korea's Lim Min-ook and Park Chang-kyung, who allegedly offered to cancel their work.

The statement protests the terrorist notice and threats that have occurred, and expresses a strong protest against politician intervention. Regarding the exhibition, “It is absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of the people concerned and the audience, who are watching our work.” After "Freedom of Expression?""I think the exhibition should have been continued."

The situation will move forward with the voices of artists seeking “recovery and continuation of art festivals that are free from political pressure and intimidation, and openness of free and open discussions while ensuring security” Uka. The full statement is as follows.

We sign below, Aichi Triennale Artists from around the world participating in 2019. This is a collection of works that have been removed from museums throughout Japan. After "Freedom of Expression?" I would like to express my thoughts on closing the exhibition section.

Daisuke Tsuda Artistic director Aichi Triennale The concept of 2019 was chosen as the theme of “Era of Love”. It is written like this there.

“Currently, the world has common problems. Frequent terrorism, reduced employment of domestic workers, concerns about security and living difficulties. In Europe and the United States, there has been an unprecedented refugee to refugees and immigrants. The United Kingdom has decided to leave the EU, and in the United States, President Trump has been elected with the country's first policy as the foremost, and in Japan too, there has been an increasing momentum of discourse that does not hide foreignism. Anxiety, anxiety about not knowing the future, anxiety about whether safety is threatened and at risk. "Daisuke Tsuda “Emotional era” concept)

Many of us are currently worried about the swell of emotions erupting in Japan. Political intervention in the exhibitions we participate in, and even intimidation--even if it is for a single piece or even for a corner- I feel deeply concerned. We know the fact that there was a notice of terrorism using gasoline that reminded of the Kyoto animation arson incident that took place on July 18th, and that many telephones and e-mails that could be regarded as threats were sent to the parties concerned . During the event, we strongly protest against the terrorist warning and threats that could harm people who view our work.

Ensuring the safety of the people concerned and the audience who watch our work is an absolute requirement. Moreover"After "Freedom of Expression?" I think that the exhibition should have been continued. Closing the exhibition of an exhibition that should be a public place for people is to deprive people of the opportunity to see those works, close active discussions, and hold the works ahead A variety of perceptions, including feelings of anger and sadness, are lost. We strongly oppose and protest the threats and traps of some politicians that drive exhibitions and screenings, violent intervention in performances, and closure as an emergency response.

We have used various methods for solidarity, not repression and division, betting on the possibility to think freely, across the boundaries of geographical and political beliefs, and have practiced art. It was. We artists devise in an opaque situation, 3D production, text, painting production, performance, performance, video, media technology, collaboration, psychomagic, detour By searching, even if it is tentative, we will use these various methodologies to create places in the art festival where human love and sadness, anger and compassion, and sometimes even murderous intent can be turned into imagination. did.

What we seek is a path to time-consuming reading and steady understanding that is the opposite of violence. It is an art festival that respects the differences in individual opinions and positions, and is open to all people and the realization. We call for the opening and opening of an artistic festival that is free from political pressure and intimidation, and a free and open debate with security. We do not give up thinking together, thinking together, and deriving new answers.

Aichi Triennale 2019 Participating artists 72