Last weekend was a pretty busy one. Four islands were visited in two days. Oshima, Megijima, and Ogijima on Saturday, Shodoshima on Sunday. The reason was a preview of a certain number of the Setouchi Triennale 2019 new artworks’ sites. Why? With whom? How did I manage three islands in […]
Feel feel Bonsai
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Just two almost random pictures today. First, some rather rare Setouchi Triennale 2016 memorabilia: Yes, some slippers from Ogi School PSS40. They were kindly given by Shiraishi-san (shortly after the picture I took in the previous post). Not sure if I’m gonna wear them much; they’re too […]
I already mentioned Feel Feel Bonsai on this blog. As a reminder, it’s a project and installation located on Megijima and – as you have figured – it’s about bonsai. It’s interesting in many ways, including the fact that it gives a contemporary twist to a very old art, that it associate bonsai […]
Do you remember a short while ago, I showed you the arrival of the Seppuku Pistols on Megijima? However, I remained mysterious regarding their intentions on the island. Well, wonder no more. Here is the reason why they went; a challenge! And not any challenge, as they faced Bonsai Master […]
Today, I’m bringing you back to Megijima to continue showing you the new art of the island this year for the Setouchi Triennale 2016. So, here is where we went after visiting the Oni Cave. Megijima’s Moai If you’re confused as to why there’s such a statue on […]