How Art Week Tokyo is opening up routes into Japan’s contemporary art landscape

Art Week Tokyo: A Gateway to Japan's Contemporary Art Landscape

Art Week Tokyo, now in its fourth edition, promises comprehensive exhibitions, thoughtful symposiums, and global connection opportunities, according to Mami Kataoka, director of the Mori Art Museum.

A unique feature of Art Week Tokyo is its free bus service linking venues, facilitating navigation of the city's art scene.

Following the art scenes in Seoul, London, and Paris, the event is part of the rapidly proliferating "art week" model in Asia, which brings together museums, biennials, and art fairs to create a powerful synergy.

Other cities in Asia, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taipei, also host their own art weeks, with January, March, and September being notable months for these events.

The "art week" model consolidates the three major magnetic forces of art—museums, biennials, and art fairs—deepening their reciprocal relationships.

Author's summary: Art Week Tokyo connects global art professionals and collectors to Japan's contemporary art scene.

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