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2024.9.19
ētto ētto
The festival’s key phrase for 2024 is “ētto ētto” (an everyday Japanese phrase meaning 'um' or 'er' in English). We hope this phrase can be used as a key to accessing new perspectives on our lineup of experimental performing arts from around the world. When we try to recall something or engage in conversation with others, we often use “ētto ētto” as we gather fragmentary thoughts and memories and turn them into words. It fills a gap and is a phrase used when thinking or searching for something. It might also be a word for bridging the space between ourselves and others while connecting memories and dialogue. We unfold the festival with this key phrase with the hope of connecting the past & present and others & ourselves while weaving our next words.
10.5
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10.27
Exhibition
10.5
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10.6
Performance
10.5
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10.6
Dance
10.5
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10.6
Dance
10.11
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10.12
Dance
10.12
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10.14
Performance
10.12
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10.13
Dance
10.14
Dance
10.18
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10.20
Theater
10.18
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10.20
Dance
10.19
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10.20
Performance
10.25
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10.27
Performance
10.25
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10.27
Performance
10.26
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10.27
Theater
2024.9.11
2024.9.11
2024.8.8
A performing arts festival held in Kyoto since 2010, we invite radical artists from Japan and abroad to present work that transcends genres such as theater, dance, music, and visual art. Dedicated to imagining, producing and sharing experimental performing arts the festival aims to explore and create new dialogues and values in society. The festival consists of three programs: Kansai Studies, Shows and Super Knowledge for the Future [SKF].
Kansai Studies
A program that researches the Kansai region, where the festival is rooted, from an artist’s perspective and aims to cultivate a foundation for future creation. Check out the research process anytime on our special Kansai Studies website!
Shows
A lineup of experimental performing arts and exhibitions from around the world. We introduce radical artists whose work we believe should be experienced now.
Super Knowledge
for the Future [SKF]
A series of talks and workshops by various experts beyond the world of art. Think about experimental forms of expression in conjunction with all kinds of topics and get a fresh awareness of issues or a new perspective on the future!