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Message from Theo Jansen to Kyoto International Film and Art Festival!

2015年10月1日(木) Report

Dutch artist Theo Jansen will present his huge work Strandbeest “Animaris Siamesis” at the plaza in front of the Kyoto City offices. And the artists himself has sent a message to KIFF!

Dear all,

I cannot tell you how honored I am to show my work here in Kyoto, this wonderful city with so much tradition, it is a true pleasure. I enjoyed so much staying my visit last October and I hope new Strandbeests will visit Kyoto in the near future.

Theo Jansen
September 19, 2015

Theo Jansen’s work “Animaris Siamesis” will be exhibited between Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th October at Kyoto City Hall Square. During the exhibition period, a performance “The Beest will Move with the Power of the Audience!” is to be held each day, featuring mainly Yoshimoto’s performers.

Also director Yuko Tadachi ‘s documentary film “Otona no Kagaku (Science for Adults)” in which Jansen’s works appears, has screenings at outside venue.

“Otona no Kagaku (Science for Adults)”
Date: 16th Oct Fri 6:30 pm and 17th Oct Sat 6:30pm
Venue: Kyoto City Hall Square