International Perspectives (4): Tensai Art Kyoto
What might experiences from community-rooted work around the world teach us about creative projects here in Scotland?
For this Culture Collective ‘International Perspectives’ event, we were joined by Tensai (‘genius’) Art Kyoto, a nonprofit organisation promoting artistic activities of disabled people in Kyoto, Japan.
This event was Chaired by Megumi Barrington-Uenoyama (from the Culture Collective project Creative Islands Network) in conversation with Mr. Kadoya (Chairperson of Tensai Art Kyoto) and Mrs. Tomita (Director of Tensai Art Kyoto and parent of one of the organisation’s artists).
The event explored themes including:
- Arts and disability
- The power of art for wellbeing and connection
- Reconnecting through culture after a crisis (2011 Tōhoku earthquake / Covid pandemic)
This event was presented in English and Japanese, with a pre-recorded video, in spoken Japanese with English subtitles and then a live Q&A with English translation. You can catch-up via the video below.
About the International Perspectives series
An occasional series throughout 2022 and 2023, the International Perspectives series will introduce organisations and practitioners working in community-led creative projects across the world. Hosted by Culture Collective, and featuring performance, discussion and open Q&A, these events aim to widen our perspectives and introduce new approaches to community, creativity and social change. You can explore our previous International Perspectives events here: