Panel Discussion
Rethinking Art and Politics in Postwar Japan

In conjunction with the exhibition Electrifying Art: Atsuko Tanaka, 1954–1968

Rethinking Art and Politics in Postwar Japan

Thursday, September 30, 6:30 pm

Department of East Asian Studies, 715 Broadway, Room 312

 

In this panel discussion, Harry Harootunian, Chair of the Department of East Asian Studies and Professor of History, NYU; artist, writer, and translator Sabu Kohso; Alexandra Munroe, Vice President of Arts & Culture and Director of the Gallery at Japan Society; and New York–based translator, critic, and publisher of Music magazine Yuzo Sakuramoto will examine the impact of radical artists’ groups such as Gutai and Neo-Dada on avant-garde art, music, and performance in postwar Japan.

 

Co-sponsored by the Department of East Asian Studies and the Grey Art Gallery. For information, please call 212/998-7620.

Starts 9/30/04 6:30 am
Ends 9/30/04 7:30 am
Participants Harry Harootunian, Sabu Kohso, Alexandra Munroe, Yuzo Sakuramoto
Location Department of East Asian Studies, 715 Broadway, Room 312
Cost Free of charge

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Program Types: Discussion Panel