Hidden Art Sightama

Oct. 17, 2020 - Nov. 15, 2020

Splash Sight：Exhibition

From “Bonsai” that has come to gain increasing popularity throughout the world; to “dolls” which reflect an intertwining of prayer, play, and aesthetics; the “manga” works of Kitazawa Rakuten who is recognized as the forefather of modern manga; and the railroads that have supported the development of Japanese infrastructure ‒this project serves to reveal the “back stories” concerning these four traditional cultures prided by Saitama via a series of photographs, and further attempts to introduce each of their hidden histories, narratives, and meanings through the performances of dancers.
Free newspapers as well as exhibitions are developed with the cooperation of The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, The Saitama city Iwatsuki Ningyo Museum, Saitama Municipal Cartoon Art Museum, and The Railway Museum
‒organizations that each strive to preserve and promote these four cultures.
Throughout the duration of Art Sightama and even after its closing, the “Hidden Art Sightama” project is anticipated to deepen our understanding of the culture of Saitama, as well as introduce the more profound and disclosed aspects of each culture as a means to broaden our of views of Saitama.

Special exhibition

At the Railway Museum, we will hold a special exhibition about the four cultures that Saitama City is proud of using large panels.

Closed on Tuesday, October 17th-Sunday, November 15th, 2020

10: 00-17: 00 (Last admission 16:30)

Railway Museum South Building 2F

* Admission fee is required to view the exhibition at the Railway Museum. When you come to the museum, please be sure to purchase a designated admission ticket (limited number of tickets) at a convenience store designated in advance.
* Please check the official website for the opening status immediately before.（https://www.railway-museum.jp/）

Distribution location

The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama

2-24-3 Torocho,Kita-ku,Saitama City, Saitama

Iwatsuki Ningyo Museum

6-1-1 honcho, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama City

Saitama Municipal Cartoon Art Museum

150 Bonsaicho, Kita-ku, Saitama City

The Railway Museum

3-47 Onaricho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City

Distribution period

October 17, 2020 (Sat) -November 15, 2020 (Sun)

* Distribution of each free paper will end as soon as it runs out. Please note.
* Please check the official website of each building for opening hours, closed days, and admission fees.

Creation team

Model: Aoi Yamada
Hair: KUNIO KOHZAKI
Makeup: Ken Shiroma
Costume: Tomoka Yokote
Photo: Kaori Uemura
Retouch: Keisuke Aoyagi
Photo Pro: Hayato Satomi
Planning / Production: Iichiro Tanaka Tatsuhiko Hamatani
Publisher:Saitama Triennale Executive Committee

Interview cooperation
The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum,Saitama/IWATSUKI NINGYO MUSEUM/Saitama Municipal Cartoon Art Museum/The Railway Museum