Theater 21+ Public Zone
- The Museum offers programs of powerful creativity and originality, taking
“connection” as a theme in setting up diverse encounters. This year, we will also
emphasize “expansion” in bringing people enjoyment through the wide selection of
programs for which we are known, transcending borderlines of age and nationality.
(Scheduling is current as of March 2012)
Pick Up
Museum Opening 8th Anniversary Event
“Silence—Suzuki, Cage and Onward to Century 22”
Sep 15 [Sat] and one other day
A program marking the centennial of John CAGE’s birth. Cage’s works transcending borders between music and philosophy will be revived by the Arditti String Quartet and Kanazawa’s Noh master, YABU Toshihiko. We will also explore Cage’s Eastern musical perspectives through composer ICHIYANAGI Toshi —a close friend of Cage, and the influence of Cage’s mentor, Kanazawa-born Buddhist philosopher, D.T. Suzuki.
“Silence—Suzuki, Cage and Onward to Century 22”
Sep 15 [Sat] and one other day
A program marking the centennial of John CAGE’s birth. Cage’s works transcending borders between music and philosophy will be revived by the Arditti String Quartet and Kanazawa’s Noh master, YABU Toshihiko. We will also explore Cage’s Eastern musical perspectives through composer ICHIYANAGI Toshi —a close friend of Cage, and the influence of Cage’s mentor, Kanazawa-born Buddhist philosopher, D.T. Suzuki.
Yasmeen Godder (choreographer)
“LOVE FIRE”
Sep 29 [Sat] , 30 [Sun]
Yasmeen GODDER- an Israeli choreographer now in the spotlight of the international dance scene. “LOVE FIRE” is drawing attention as her first Japan premiere. The work gives a new twist to stereotypes of male and female identity. Commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Israel, in collaboration with Dance Triennale Tokyo 2012.
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“LOVE FIRE”
Sep 29 [Sat] , 30 [Sun]
Yasmeen GODDER- an Israeli choreographer now in the spotlight of the international dance scene. “LOVE FIRE” is drawing attention as her first Japan premiere. The work gives a new twist to stereotypes of male and female identity. Commemorating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Israel, in collaboration with Dance Triennale Tokyo 2012.
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Performance Series
Jonathan Gagnon and Frédérìc Lebrasseur
Photo: Louise LEBLANC
Théâtre des Confettis
“Celestial Mechanics”
Aug 3 [Fri] - 5 [Sun] 6 performances
The Théâtre des Confettis, a company based in Quebec City, Canada, enthralls audiences of all ages with highly artistic, fantasy-like productions. “Celestial Mechanics”, a new work by Claudie GAGNON, will be their first performance at the Museum since “Goodies, Beasties, and Sweethearts” four years ago.
“Celestial Mechanics”
Aug 3 [Fri] - 5 [Sun] 6 performances
The Théâtre des Confettis, a company based in Quebec City, Canada, enthralls audiences of all ages with highly artistic, fantasy-like productions. “Celestial Mechanics”, a new work by Claudie GAGNON, will be their first performance at the Museum since “Goodies, Beasties, and Sweethearts” four years ago.
scene from "Nameless Hands - Doll's House”＊
Noism1
Show-tent Series Vol.3 conclusion
“Nameless Voice
—garden of water, house of sand”
Oct 20 [Sat] , 21 [Sun]
Noism1, a dance company led by KANAMORI Jo, offers the third and conclusion of its Show-tent series dealing with events confronting contemporary society. The theme is “water” in reexamining issues of physicality in dance and of environmental and social destruction.
Show-tent Series Vol.3 conclusion
“Nameless Voice
—garden of water, house of sand”
Oct 20 [Sat] , 21 [Sun]
Noism1, a dance company led by KANAMORI Jo, offers the third and conclusion of its Show-tent series dealing with events confronting contemporary society. The theme is “water” in reexamining issues of physicality in dance and of environmental and social destruction.
Cinema Series
Eiga no gokui (Art of Film), vol.13
Florent Dabadie and the Art of Film
“Isabelle Adjani, France’s Most Beloved Actress”
Jul 7 [Sat] , 8 [Sun]
Isabelle ADJANI—the great French movie actress who made a meteoric rise to fame in the 1970s and captivated movie directors from TRUFFAUT to POLANSKI. Through first-time Japan showings of films and a talk by Florent DABADIE, we will introduce Adjani’s charisma as an innovative “contemporary superstar” and an actress who embodies the essence of the French woman.
Florent Dabadie and the Art of Film
“Isabelle Adjani, France’s Most Beloved Actress”
Jul 7 [Sat] , 8 [Sun]
Isabelle ADJANI—the great French movie actress who made a meteoric rise to fame in the 1970s and captivated movie directors from TRUFFAUT to POLANSKI. Through first-time Japan showings of films and a talk by Florent DABADIE, we will introduce Adjani’s charisma as an innovative “contemporary superstar” and an actress who embodies the essence of the French woman.
Concert Series
Plays Bösendorfer
2-3 times per year
A series featuring Theater 21’s house piano, an overhauled 1962-made Bösendorfer.
2-3 times per year
A series featuring Theater 21’s house piano, an overhauled 1962-made Bösendorfer.
music@rt Season VI
2-3 times per year
The annual co-sponsorship series with Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa offers “encounters between music and art” in an art museum.
2-3 times per year
The annual co-sponsorship series with Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa offers “encounters between music and art” in an art museum.
Talk Series
21st Century School 2012
Conceived as a contemporary "terakoya" (temple school), the program in its 5th year, provides a forum for talks between artists and intellectuals working in wide-ranging fields.
Conceived as a contemporary "terakoya" (temple school), the program in its 5th year, provides a forum for talks between artists and intellectuals working in wide-ranging fields.
Le leçon d’ élégance
par Françoise Moréchand
-Analyse de l’époque
vol. 9 May 11 [Fri] ,12 [Sat]
vol. 10 Oct 27 [Sat]
The popular talk series featuring the Museum's International Advisor, Françoise MORÉCHAND, looking inside the worlds of art and fashion.
Photo: IKEDA Hiraku
-Analyse de l’époque
vol. 9 May 11 [Fri] ,12 [Sat]
vol. 10 Oct 27 [Sat]
The popular talk series featuring the Museum's International Advisor, Françoise MORÉCHAND, looking inside the worlds of art and fashion.
Photo: IKEDA Hiraku