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Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale 2024

The Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, one of Japan’s largest art festivals, is set to take place across Niigata Prefecture from July 13 to November 10, 2024. This year’s event features works by over 275 artists and groups from 41 countries, including 100 new commissions. The festival’s focus on art that reflects its relationship to the natural environment is evident in works such as MAD Architects’ refurbishment of the Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel, which transforms the old concrete footway into a meditation on color, light, and space.

The festival also includes notable installations like Antony Gormley’s new work from his *Man Rock* series and Ayşe Erkmen’s reconstruction of a dwelling collapsed in the 2004 Niigata Chuetsu earthquake. Visitors can expect an immersive experience as they explore the 760sqkm of the ‘Echigo-Tsumari Art Field’ across six regions of the mountainous prefecture.

Katsuro Yoshida Exhibition at Saitama Museum of Modern Art

A major retrospective of Katsuro Yoshida’s work is set to open at the Saitama Museum of Modern Art from July 13 to September 23, 2024. Yoshida, a key figure in Japan’s Mono-ha movement, is known for his sculptural works that explore the properties of materials. The exhibition, titled *Touching Things, Landscapes, and the World*, offers a broad view of Yoshida’s oeuvre, highlighting his commitment to printmaking, photography, and later, painting and drawing.

The exhibition is particularly significant as it marks a homecoming for Yoshida, who was born in Saitama, and provides an opportunity to trace the evolution of Mono-ha. Additionally, a monographic show of Yoshida’s work will be held at Yumiko Chiba Associates in Tokyo.

July 2024 Exhibitions and Events at SVA

The School of Visual Arts in New York City has announced its lineup of events and exhibitions for July 2024. One of the notable exhibitions is the MFA Photography, Video, and Related Media 2024 Thesis, which features works by emerging artists. The event promises to showcase innovative and thought-provoking pieces, including Joseph O’Malley’s *There Were Always Priests Around, Excerpt 5 — Dinner Guests* archival inkjet print.

The SVA’s events and exhibitions offer a platform for students and artists to showcase their talents, providing a glimpse into the future of the art world.

Harlem Renaissance Exhibition at The Met

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition titled “The Harlem Renaissance: As World War I Raged” from February 25 to July 28, 2024. The exhibition explores the cultural and artistic movement that emerged in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s. Visitors can expect to see a wide range of works, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs that reflect the era’s vibrant cultural scene.

The exhibition is a significant event in the art world, offering a unique perspective on the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on American art and culture.

Folk Art Exhibition at Macalline Center of Art

The Macalline Center of Art in Beijing is hosting an exhibition titled “Folk in Order” from July 20 to October 13, 2024. The exhibition, curated by Wang Huan, explores the concept of folk art and its relationship to fine art. The event promises to challenge traditional notions of art and its creators, featuring works that blur the lines between folk handicrafts and fine art.

The exhibition is a timely exploration of the evolving nature of art and its definition, encouraging visitors to rethink their understanding of what constitutes “art.”