Keio University Art Center

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Lectures, Workshops, and Exhibitions Concerning Art

In an effort to enhance artistic and cultural sensitivities, KUAC’s events are distinguished by a sense of diversity and progressiveness. These include lectures accompanied by performances, cross-disciplinary symposia, joint presentations by poets and artists from various genres, workshops that explore expressions of the body, and exhibitions that include works of installation. Most of KUAC’s presentations are open to students, and in principle, free to participants.

Along with carrying out inter-generational activities such as workshops that aim to promote a total educational environment for Keio Gijuku elementary and high school students, KUAC extends its participation to employees and graduates of the university as well as to those who reside in the area, and to citizens at large.

Planning and Carrying out Research and Investigations Concerning Art

We hold a series of long-term and short-term research meetings led by our research fellow and curators that also include participation from outside specialists. We present the results of these research meetings at symposia, or through written publications.

Research, Education, and Practice in Arts Management

KUAC holds a regular lecture series oriented towards Keio employees and students as well as non-affiliates. We also regularly hold educational research meetings to which we invite representatives from non-profit organizations, art managers, and researchers from both within and outside the university.

Archive Construction

We organize some extensive archives that contain information on contemporary art and the cultural treasures housed at Keio University. The archives are based on two idea. One is “Genetic Archive“, that does not involve a static labor of classification, but incorporates an elucidation of art’s creative processes. Second is “Research Archive“, that collect and accumulate research papers and materials on specific subjects.

Research and Advisory Role Concerning the Cultural Properties of Keio University

We are engaged in the task of investigating artworks and architectural buildings of Keio University, and giving advice and leadership in the care and maintenance of these cultural properties.

Keio University Art Space

We organize the exhibitions held at Keio University Art Space, newly opened in September 2011.

Publication and Dissemination Activities

We currently publish an Annual Report (comprised mainly of project reports), and a bulletin Booklet, which centers on one theme. We also publish a newsletter, Artlet (twice a year). In addition, we compile the results of our research meetings into small volumes, and publish catalogues and collections of materials on the occasion of organizing exhibitions and symposia.