Former Junpu Elementary School
This traditional school built in 1870 in the Meiji era closed in 2017 as it was merged with Seisen Elementary School.
Borrowing its antique building boasting a long history of 147 years, we will organize art events that are sure to be exciting both for children and adults.
Borrowing its antique building boasting a long history of 147 years, we will organize art events that are sure to be exciting both for children and adults.
Co-sponsored:Kyoto City
Period:Thursday, 17 October - Sunday, 20 October
Time:11:00-19:00(Closing on 17:00 on the last day)
Address:609-1 Kakimoto-cho,Noboru,Hanaya-cho,Omiya-Dori,Shimogyo-ku,Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8357
Time:11:00-19:00(Closing on 17:00 on the last day)
Address:609-1 Kakimoto-cho,Noboru,Hanaya-cho,Omiya-Dori,Shimogyo-ku,Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8357
Chibiguts! a.k.a Hanaguts “Kyoto International Eiguts Festival”
Shinichiro Ishihara
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ARTIST:Chibiguts! a.k.a Hanaguts
Super Chibiguts aka Hanaguts World is loaded with festival-themed art exhibitions, live art making, workshops, and performances.
The event will offer a wide range of fun activities for adults and children alike, through dancing that makes the most of athletic abilities.
“Is Graffiti Fine Art?” - 10/19 Sat.
©Nirai Tasato
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Speakers:Iseo Nose, Toko Suzuki, Yoshihiro Hoshina
We will welcome Iseo Nose, who was involved with the first graffiti exhibition at a Japanese museum, Toko Suzuki, who was interviewed by Banksy, and Yoshihiro Hoshina, who is familiar with the current graffiti market to talk about the past, present and future of graffiti.Talk Event
Date: Saturday, 19 October
Time: 14:00-15:30
Speakers: Iseo Nose, Toko Suzuki, Yoshihiro Hoshina
MC: Oka-kenta
STRONG BEAUTY & ART “Pro-Wrestling Shimabara Aki no Jin” - 10/19 Sat.
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In addition to paid bouts at the former Junpu Elementary School gymnasium featuring Big Japan Pro Wrestling stars such as Actwres girl’Z and Super Delfin etc., a free event will also be held where wrestlers will interact with pro-wrestling fans and entertainers that enjoy pro-wrestling.
Former wrestling greats Great Kojika and Mach Fumiake will also hold a Legends Talk event, and attendees will be able to view public practice.Part.1
Date: Saturday, 19 October
Time: 12:00-14:00
Fee: Free
Content: Talk Event & Public Practice.
Part.2
Date: 10月19日(土)
Time: Open 14:45 / Start 15:30-
Content: Pro-Wrestling Match(6 Match)
Fee:
[Advance] Ringside:5,000yen / Free:3,000yen
[Today] Ringside:5,500yen / Free:3,500yen
Ticket InformationPro-Wrestling de Art
At a venue that used to be an elementary school, we will deal with the question of how to handle current social problems such as bullying, abuse and the destruction of nature. This program involves athlete pro-wrestlers expressing their ideas in an easy to understand manner.
Bosshiko & padGALLERY “POWER ART” - 10/19 Sat.
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ARTIST:Bosshiko & padGALLERY
Power, Skill and Pictures combine in this Martial Arts Competition!
Finally, a collaboration between pro-wrestlers and artists!
Numerous paintings and objects will be produced by improvisational art group Bosshiko & padGALLERY. Please look forward to this passionate combination of art and martial arts which will unfold in the gymnasium of the former Junpu Elementary School!Pro-Wrestling de Art
At a venue that used to be an elementary school, we will deal with the question of how to handle current social problems such as bullying, abuse and the destruction of nature. This program involves athlete pro-wrestlers expressing their ideas in an easy to understand manner.
Miyazaki “Wild”
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ARTIST:Miyazaki
Works exhibited at the “Wild” solo exhibition at the end of last year.Artist Comment:
A series drawn from the world of Show pro-wrestlers with their wildness and character. I don’t remember the era when prowrestling was shown on television during prime time, but I feel that this pro-wrestling had to be a wonderful drama and entertainment to bring everyone together in their living rooms to watch it.Pro-Wrestling de Art
At a venue that used to be an elementary school, we will deal with the question of how to handle current social problems such as bullying, abuse and the destruction of nature. This program involves athlete pro-wrestlers expressing their ideas in an easy to understand manner.
Izakaya Ringside “Pro-wrestling Exhibition”
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This will be an exhibition of pro-wrestling memorabilia such as Abdullah the Butcher’s costume and Maskman’s mask etc.
Pro-Wrestling de Art
At a venue that used to be an elementary school, we will deal with the question of how to handle current social problems such as bullying, abuse and the destruction of nature. This program involves athlete pro-wrestlers expressing their ideas in an easy to understand manner.
Laugh & Peace Enter tainment School Okinawa presents “Portfolio EXPO”
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ARTIST:Student
The Laugh & Peace Entertainment School Okinawa was the first authorized school to be established by Yoshimoto Kogyo, in Okinawa.
We will exhibit the collective works (portfolio) of students studying entertainment, including manga, 3D CG animation, game graphics,illustration design, music and video production etc.
Choji Nakahodo “Suderu Umarekawaru”
©Choji Nakahodo
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ARTIST:Choji Nakahodo
Art installation by the General Director of Okinawa’s Yambaru ArtFestival, Choji Nakahodo.Artist Comment:
The theme is ancient Ryukyu’s understanding of nature, and life and death. “Suderu” means to “be reborn” in the ancient Ryukyu tongue. The ancient Ryukyuans are calling us to “suderu” into our new selves, just as the chrysalis turns into a butterfly.
International Open Call Art Olympia Award Selection Exhibition
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ARTIST:Prize Winner
The “Art Olympia” is a bi-annual international open call for art aimed at discovering talented artists from around the world and supporting their activities. Selected works from past winners will be exhibited, with a focus on the work of Mami Sato, awarded 2nd Place from among all applicants (1st place for Japanese artists) in 2019.
Ivana Helsinki x Kojima Shouten “Yoshimoto Archigram”
©Ivana Helsinki
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ARTIST:Ivana Helsinki x Kojima Shouten
Archigram collaboration between different industries including traditional Kyoto crafts and brands.
This year we present “Kyoto Lanterns x Finland”. This is a collaboration between Kojima Shouten, who worked on the large lanterns of Minami-za etc., and popular Scandinavian （Finland） fabric brand “Ivana Helsinki”.
The theme of the exhibit is “What if traditional Kyoto crafts disturbed the lifestyle of Finland”, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Finland.
Traditional Craft Project
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Exhibition Project
Miyagawa Tokusaburo: Live denim kimono painting
Yamauchi Bihou: Yumi Katsura Collaborative Wedding Dress Calligraphy
Traditional Craft CANVAS Workshop Traditional Craft CANVAS Workshop will be held to help young people feel more familiar with traditional Kyoto crafts.Young entertainers will also participate and liven up the event.
Cooperation:Kyoto Museum of Traditional CraftsKawamasa Inbou – “Eraser Stamp Making”
Date: Saturday, 19 October
Time: 11:10-12:00
Participant: First 10 people
Fee: 500yen
Ticket: Ticket InformationNagaoka Meichiku “Bamboo Weaving to Create Original Rings”
Date: Saturday, 19 October
Time: 13:00-14:00
Participant: First 10 people
Fee: 1,000yen
Ticket: Ticket InformationYamauchi Bihou – “Calligraphy Workshop”
Date: Saturday, 19 October
Time: 15:00-16:00
Participant: First 10 people
Fee: Free
OFLIFE Art
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“OFLIFE” is a close-up documentary program broadcast every Tuesday on Mainichi Broadcasting in which specialists in fields such as entertainment and athletics try their hand at a different talent.
The title “OFLIFE” includes the two meanings of “way of life” and “view of life”.
We will exhibit works of art introduced in these broadcasts.
Double Art Tagu “Nude Head” Screening – Kyoto International Film and Art Festival -10/19 Sat.
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A production of the contest event and video “Nude Head”, written by Shuheidamashi of Two Tribe, from the “Nude Head Hadaka Exhibition”, a solo exhibition held at the Osaka Laugh & Peace Art Gallery in June and October 2019
These screenings will also be screened at the Kyoto International Film and Art Festival! Sales of original goods also planned.Screening
Date: Saturday, 19 October
Time: 17:00-18:00
Fee: 1,800yen
Cast:
Tagu of Double Art, Shuheidamashi of Two Tribe, Kasatani of Port Washington and other guests
Ticket:
Ticket Information
Shimabara Market
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The adult town walk event “Shimabara Market/Marche Division” is coming to the former Junpu Elementary School.
Specialty goods, lunches and café menu items from the Shimabara area will also be available on sale, including from the Shimabara Shopping Mall and GOOD TIME COFFEE etc.
Cooperation: Shimogyo-ku 140th Anniversary Project.
Sagaso! Exhibition of Thanks for Common Items
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A Chekki exhibition with audio of things that make children “feel grateful”.
Classes have been held in advance with about 100 children from Umekoji Elementary School and Shimogyo Elementary School for this initiative to nurture hearts that are grateful.
Sponsor: FUJIFILM Imaging Systems Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: FOCUS! SHIMABARA, Mujaki Camera, Kyoto City Umekoji Elementary School, Kyoto City Shimogyo Elementary School.
padGALLERY ART & Build Teams “padGALLERY OPEN STUDIO” -10/17 Thu.,18 Fri.
- Public productions of art and build teams in an open studio of objects and art graphics performed in the gymnasium and Shimabara area.
Documentary “My Kyoto Records” -10/17 Thu.,18 Fri.
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A documentary filmed by Kyoto’s prominent figures.
Encore screening of a total of 4 films including those by Hitomi Nagamatsu (Kou Kyoto), Sarasa Yoshioka (dye artist), Zenya Imanishi (Kagizen Yoshifusa) and Maki Takahashi (writer).
Cooperation: Michiyo KagawaScreening
Date: Thursday, 17 October / Friday, 18 October
Time: 11:30-19:00
Yoshimoto Manzai Theater & Yoshimoto Hall Presents “Yoshimoto Art in Kyoto International Film and Art Festival”
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The young comedians from the Tohan Theater will create calendars with the concept of “Thank You for Everything”, which is this year’s theme.
These will be sold according to a visitors’ vote during the festival. They are scheduled to be exhibited and sold at the art fair that will take place at Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store, from Wed. 18 December to Tue. 24 December.
YOSHIMOTO ART in KIFF2019 Exhibition
YOSHIMOTO ART in KIFF2019 CANVAS Workshop
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Marin Nakamura Workshop
Date: Friday, 18 October
Time: 16:00-17:00
Participant: First 8 people
Fee: Free
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Ayaka Ichinose "Ninja Workshop"
Date: Saturday, 19 October
Time: 12:30-13:30
Participant: No Limt
Fee: Free
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Satoly "Normalization Art Workshop"
Date: Saturday, 19 October
Time: 16:00-17:00
Participant: No Limt
Fee: Free
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Riko Tamiya(Green Sensei of Black Tea) Workshop
Date: Sunday, 20 October
Time: 12:00-13:00
Participant: First 10 people
Fee: Free