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Japanese art can be in many ways paradoxical. It is sometimes minimalist yet extremely detailed. There can be conflict between time-honoured traditions and modern subculture. Japanese artists and galleries wish to expand internationally but are often reluctant to open up to foreigners.
Communication with the outside world has always been Japan’s weak point. In a market still dominated by a Western way of thinking and doing business, Japanese artists need to acquire the skills to interact within this system. Being able to rationally explain one’s works and concept and engaging artistically and philosophically with foreign artists should be the key in promoting Japanese art to a wider audience.
There are indubitably many talented artists in Japan. Sadly, they generally remain anonymous, both in the Western world and, surprisingly, in their own country. Influential world-famous Japanese contemporary artists are still very few. One may think of Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami or Yoshitomo Nara. Photographer Araki has popularized so more obscure facets of Japanese culture like artistic rope restraining, while Yoshihara Jiro created the Gutai movement which influenced many performance artists in the West.
It is often said that “art is a universal language”. We believe it is not. The meaning of an artwork, the reasons behind its inception and its cultural background, all vary according to time and place. Cultural differences may interfere in the comprehension of an artwork. Even within a unique cultural frame, art can be misunderstood if the artist and the viewer are from different eras. Education and knowledge are the keys to a better understanding of art, worldwide.
Art Curator Japan hopes that through its different projects, Japanese art will be more appreciated abroad and that Japanese and foreign artists will be able to exchange ideas and create new artistic directions in the future.

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