A column by Tatehata Akira (art critic and poet) titled "International Exhibitions and Multiculturalism" has been published.
This column focuses on the interpretation of "Study" and venues in the Nishinari area. Please read it.

Public art piece by Kazuhiko Hiwa, "HIWADROME: type_ark_spec2," on display at the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

TATEHATA Akira

(Art critic/poet)

There is a term called "Great Osaka." This nickname was apparently coined at the end of the Taisho period, when the city incorporated surrounding towns and villages and became a metropolis with a population of over two million, surpassing Tokyo. After the war, with the opening of the Tokaido Shinkansen in 1964, the city became increasingly concentrated in Tokyo, and with the exception of the Osaka Expo in 1970, Osaka's former momentum was no longer visible. However, this Osaka-Kansai Expo appears to have attracted more visitors than expected, so it can be said that Greater Osaka has made its presence felt for the first time in a long time.

The Osaka Kansai International Art Festival is held in 11 locations, centered around the Expo site. Even if you rush around, it will take two full days to see everything...

Tatehata Akira's column "International Exhibitions and Multiculturalism"
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