Overview
The Triennale's overarching theme is the Restoration of the Sea. We aim to revitalize the islands of the Seto Inland Sea where people's lives were seamlessly interwoven with the natural environment and make this region a Sea of Hope for the world.
Duration
Spring
Apr 18 (Fri)-May 25 (Sun)
38 days
Summer
Aug 1 (Fri)-Aug 31 (Sun)
31 days
Autumn
Oct 3 (Fri)-Nov 9 (Sun)
38days
Locations
A total of 17 islands and coastal areas of the Seto Inland Sea.
All 3 Seasons
Spring
Summer
| Organizer | Setouchi Triennale Executive Committee |
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| President | Toyohito Ikeda [Governor of Kagawa Prefecture] |
| Honorary President | Takeki Manabe [Former Governor of Kagawa Prefecture] Keizo Hamada [Former Governor of Kagawa Prefecture] |
| Vice President | Yujiro Ayada [Chairman of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry] Hideto Onishi[Mayor of Takamatsu] |
| General Producer | Soichiro Fukutake [Honorary Chairman, Fukutake Foundation] |
| General Director | Fram Kitagawa [Art Director] |
Concepts
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1. Art and Architecture
Discovering Local Features
Art and architecture are powerful instruments for drawing people to the Setouchi region and allowing them to discover its distinct cultures, history and beautiful landscapes.
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2. Ethnicity and Lifestyle
Community and Time
We highlight the ethnicity and the diverse lifestyles and cultural arts nurtured in each island and area and seek opportunities to revitalize local communities through events that attract people from far and wide.
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3. Fostering Exchange
Involving People from Japan and the World
We aim to revitalize this region by bringing together people of all ages, genres and locality to create artworks with the local people.
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4. Incorporating the World's Wisdom
A Space to Examine and Connect this Region to the World
The Triennale draws on the wisdom of people from both Japan and abroad in such fields as art, architecture, the performing arts, science, culture, philosophy and international exchange, to shine a light on local cultures and serve as a beacon for local revitalization.
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5. Shaping the Future
Discovering Local Features
Children and young people, who will shape the region’s future, learn about this contemporary art festival and how it works while collaborating with people from all regions and generations.
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6. Fostering Connections
Ongoing Activities
The Triennale stimulates inter-island exchange and independent action that generates new opportunities and ongoing activities for the revitalization of the islands and the Seto Inland Sea.