"The word “identity” indicates the condition of being oneself or itself, and not another, the qualities and beliefs that distinguish or identify a person or thing, yet it also conveys the idea of a close similarity or affinity to something or someone......While using different artistic languages and approaches, the works of the three artists push us to think about the concept of identity in a global information society."

Addressing the theme of identity from a new angle and under a different curatorial guidance each time, this year’s edition welcomes Meruro Washida, curator of the upcoming Aichi Triennale 2019, (starting in August), and curator of the Japanese Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale, in 2017. We are extremely honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with prominent curators in Japan each year, and sincerely invite friends who may be around in Tokyo this week to join us for the opening reception.