critic-in-residence programme: kyoto experiment 2024

The Delegation of the European Union to Japan launches a residency for art- & cultural critics, which is held as a part of this year’s Kyoto Experiment: Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival.

With the aim, to reflect and foster the potential of art- and cultural critique, we are planning to host a maximum number of eight critics from EU member states for a residency in Kyoto during the entire festival period of Kyoto Experiment (dates: Oct 5th-27th). Participants are invited to contribute with their expertise and experience to creating a space for exchange and reflection about the role of critique in nurturing the environment art and cultural production and in facilitating the role of art and culture in current societies. Together with the residents from the EU, our partner The Saison Foundation will host a Japanese critic to join the dialogue and address the situation of the art scene in Japan. During the festival period, we will hold multiple events in different formats involving the residents, such as public discussions, panel talks, workshops etc.

Participation in public and semi-public discussions and exchange sessions during the festival. The framework will be discussed in advance with the participants after the residents have been determined.

A written article in English language on a subject connected to the resident’s stay in Kyoto and their impressions of the local art environment, to be published on Kyoto Experiment’s website.