ohaz's daily life

hakata bay, sunset

2009-09-14T07:41:00.002+09:00

hakata bay, sunset
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

taken by iPod nano

after solar eclipse

2009-07-22T23:21:00.002+09:00

after solar eclipse
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

The sun had already recoverd.

yamakasa (oiyama-narashi)

2009-07-14T14:27:00.002+09:00

Every July 12, we can see the Oiyama-narashi, a rehearsal event of the Oiyama, final running.

dinner

2009-07-13T11:16:00.002+09:00

dinner
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

BUNGO-GYUU (beef)

see the set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157621312474626/

new display and Mac mini

2009-07-07T08:59:00.002+09:00

new display and Mac mini
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

I am reconstructing my desktop digital system.
Too many cables!

kasa, sausage

2009-07-05T08:44:00.001+09:00

kasa, sausage
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

I ate this sausage menu 3 times in this week, thu., fri., sat.

Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale 2009

2009-07-03T06:55:00.002+09:00

Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
The 4th Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale 2009
LIVE and LET LIVE: Creators of Tomorrow
http://www.ft2009.org/en/index.html

Sept. 5 - Nov. 23, 2009.

Many asian artists come to Fukuoka!

Ito Tari, Rehearsal of performance at the konya-sky

2009-06-25T11:29:00.001+09:00

Ito Tari, Rehearsal of performance at the konya-sky
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

Her performance will be held tonight, June 25, 2009.

Sushi, foie gras

2009-05-28T07:00:00.001+09:00

Sushi, foie gras
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

Do you like SUSHI ?
Do you like FOIE GRAS ?

You can try the FOIE GRAS SUSHI in Beppu !

Urata Kotoe Talk Event @ ART BASE 88

2009-05-20T11:27:00.002+09:00

Last night, a talk event was held in my new office "ART BASE 88", KONYA 2023 #306.

Urata Kotoe is an artist and now a coordinater of "Wakuwaku Mixed Bathing Apartment House" in Beppu.

She reported this unique art apartment project with photos and website information.

a cat in beppu

2009-04-18T08:01:00.003+09:00

a cat in beppu
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

Yes, now I am in Beppu, Oita Pref. Japan.
During the art festival [Mixed Bathig World], every weekend I will stay here.

The cat is my neighbors. Nice to meet you.

onsen

2009-03-24T09:50:00.003+09:00

outdoor onsen (hot spa)
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

Myouban Onsen, Ebisuya, Beppu, JAPAN

An international art festival "Mixed Bathing World" will be held here in Beppu, since April 11 to June 14.

I have been working at the secretary team of the festival.

To get more information, see the official website (it has less english information, sorry)
http://www.mixedbathingworld.com/en_index.html

Reisensoushiki, Reisen sou final event

2009-03-15T12:52:00.001+09:00

Reisensoushiki, Reisen sou final event
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

The Reisensoushiki event is a final event of "Reisen sou", an renovation apartment house since 2006 to 2009.
The event is held on March 13 to 15, 2009.
This is the second night.

Do Japanese gout play keyboard ?

2008-11-13T11:50:00.001+09:00

Noko, Nov. 2008
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

Michael's gout concert project in Japan.
Rehearsal was done on Nov. 10, 2008 at the Nokonoshima Island Park "Yagi no Mura (gout village)".

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157608818518449/

His solo exhibition at the konya-gallery will be started on Nov. 14 Friday.

detail information:
http://konya2023.jugem.jp/?cid=8

Yokohama AGAIN

2008-11-13T11:45:00.001+09:00

sankei-en, artwork
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

Yokohama Triennale 2008 Sankei-en Garden site, art lab ova, BankART Life 2 and KOTOBUKI CREATIVE ACTION.
Yokohama city, JAPAN on Nov. 8, 2008.

flickr set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157608796160879/

Hiroshima Art Project 2008, "Brackish Water Area"

2008-11-03T06:47:00.002+09:00

Billboard, "Brackish Water Area"
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

Produced by Yanagi Yukinori.

photo set here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157608600106141/

Kanazawa Art Platform 2008

2008-10-27T11:03:00.003+09:00

mirror magic
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

I visited Kanazawa for 3 times. On Oct. 25 and 26, walked and found lots of artworks in Kanazawa central zone. [Kanazawa Art Platform 2008], an art project in town district organized by the 21st museum of contemporary art.
http://www.kanazawa21.jp/exhibit/k_plat/lang.php

photo set here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157608400484743/

pumpkin pie

2008-10-25T05:50:00.001+09:00

pumpkin pie
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

HAPPY HALLOWEEN. Japanese people do not know this custum very well, but we like pumpkin lantern and pumpkin food :)

rooftop @ KONYA2023

2008-10-21T15:37:00.003+09:00

rooftop @ KONYA2023
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

KONYA 2023 meeting and BBQ on the Micheal's artwork [UFO parking].

His solo exhibition will be started on Nov. 14, 2008 at the konya-gallery, 2nd fl.

The artists, opening talk

2008-10-14T08:17:00.001+09:00

The artists, opening talk
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

The group show "SPRING OUT!! Made in Kyushu island", young artists living in Kyushu island, has started at Oct. 11, 2008 at the Gallery Artlier.

Art Bazaar 88: Halloween Special @ AB88

2008-10-05T18:47:00.002+09:00

Art Bazaar 88: Halloween Special
Trick or Treat Costume Party Night

art flea market; artworks, art goods, small exhibition, etc.
second hand cloths, books, shoes, bags from artists and curators closet

costume party style
(normal style also ok)

if you would like to join as an artist, please contact the Ohaz Kikaku.

date
Oct. 31 (Fri.) 2008. 18:00 start

venue
the ART BASE 88
KONYA 2023 #306
Dai1 Matsumura Bld. Daimyo 1-14-28, Chuo-ku Fukuoka
810-0041 JAPAN

admission free
(drink and food 500 yen)

contact
Ohaz Kikaku
miyamoto88 (at) asahi.email.ne.jp

[SPRING OUT!! Made in Kyushu island]

2008-10-05T18:43:00.002+09:00

Gallery Artlier 2008 [ART and TRAVEL] page.4

[SPRING OUT!! Made in Kyushu island]
What do you do your art here ?　

Oct. 11 (Sat.) to Nov. 30 (Sun.), 2008
Young artists’ group show, living in Kyushu island.

Guest curator:
Urata Kotoe [Kagoshima]
Jouno Keishi [Fukuoka]

Artists:
Ikushima Kuninobu, Yamakawa Junko (Fukuoka pref.)
Kawasaki Yousuke, Oogushi Rryouhei, Shiotsuki Yuu (Saga Pref.)　
Iwai Rieko (Nagasaki Pref.)
Kunimoto Yasuhide, Hirakawa Nagisa (Ooita Pref.)
Sugihara Mokuzou (Miyazaki Pref.)
Takaoka Eishii, Nagasato Sekito, Kuwahara Yuumi (Kagoshima Pref.)
Urata Kotoe x Jouno Takashi [website]

* Artist profile (list) http://faprofile.exblog.jp/8691774/

EVENT
* artist talk and party: Oct. 11 (Sat.), 15:00 start (admission free)
* closing talk: Nov. 29 (Sat.), 15:00 start (admission free)

Directed by Museum City Project
Organized by Fukuoka City Foundation for Arts and Culture Promotion
Contact: Hakata Riverain B2, Shimo-kawabata 3-1, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0027 JAPAN.
telephone/fax 092-282-0553
e-mail [mcpfukuoka (at) gmail.com]
website [http://gaartlier.exblog.jp/i7/]

three art projects, Tokyo and Yokohama

2008-09-28T15:27:00.006+09:00

AKASAKA ART FLOWER 08, Akasaka, Tokyo.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157607543219589/

Koganecho Bazaar, Kogane cho - Hatsune cho - Hinode cho,Yokohama
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157607537750298/

Yokohama Triennale 2008, Yokohama
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157607544029338/

Michael's Schedule in KONYA2023

2008-09-21T16:02:00.006+09:00

A Berliner artist, Micheal Otto has been staying in the KONYA 2023.

Michael Otto [Komposition für Ziegen und Klavier] 2008

His recent public schedule is following:

Sept. 23 (Tue./holiday)
- Zoo tour with Michael 14-17:00
zoo entrance admission 400 yen + bus 180 yen
meeting point (14:00)
　「天神協和ビル前（10）」TENJIN KYOUWA BUILD. MAE (No.10)

- Artist talk 19:30-20:30
at the KONYA Gallery (2nd fl.)
admission 500 yen

- Welcome party 20:30-23:00
at the KONYA Cafe (ground fl.)
admission 2,500 yen [2 drinks / food / KONYA original Japanese towel]

Those 3 events are organized by the KONYA 2023 office (TRAVELERS PROJECT).
Please contact TRAVEL FRONT [Ms. Yamasaki] until Sept. 22.
* Contact / 092-984-6292 call and fax / travel-front@travelers-project.com

Sept. 30 (Tue.) 19:00 start
at the ART BASE 88 (KONYA 2023 b#306)

- Art Communication lecture with Michael
Talk about Berlin art scene and German art education, etc.
A kind of English lecture for Japanese art people.

admission 1,000 yen. Very welcome gift for us.

* This lecture is organized by the Ohaz-Kikaku in cooperation with the KONYA 2023 office.
* Contact e-mail / miyamoto88 (at) asahi.email.ne.jp

---

Michael stays Fukuoka for 3 months.
His solo exhibition will be held at the KONYA Gallery since middle of November 2008 for a month.

---

KONYA 2023 [Dai1-Matsumura Bld. Daimyo 1-14-28, Chuo-ku, FUKUOKA 810-0041 JAPAN]

larger map

Michael has arrived !

2008-09-11T10:17:00.002+09:00

michael080910
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

On Sept. 11, Herr Michael Otto from Berlin has arrived the KONYA 2023, Fukuoka, for the Artist-in-Residence Program.
He explained his artworks; main concept is [SUPER POSITION].
He will stay for 3 months here.

KONYA 2023 office is looking for a BICYCLE for him.
Please contact me if you have an old one. Thank you.

Machi-juu Art 2008 @ Kitakyushu

2008-09-08T00:00:00.008+09:00

An art event with industrial enterprises in Kitakyushu city (Kokura area).

news on net [asahi.com] (JPN)
http://mytown.asahi.com/fukuoka/news.php?k_id=41000000809040003

Organizer: Sou wo Kangaeru Kai (non profit organization)
Information (JPN)
http://www.sohkai.or.jp/info_0809.html

"Machi-juu ART in Kitakyushu 2008"
Sept. 6 (Sat.) to 28 (Sun.)
venue: Riverwalk Kitakyushu, Kokura Izutsuya Dept. Store, COLET Izutsuya Dept. Store.
Artists: Abe Mamoru, Inoue Ayako, Imao Makoto, Kimura Takahito, Kokufu Osamu, Suzuki Atsushi, Sudou Reiko, Nakayasu Akira, Loic Sturani

Snap shot (30days Album)
http://30d.jp/miyamoto88/8
* password [netabare]
* public view with password until Oct. 06

MURAKUKI's ceramic art lecture @ AB88

2008-08-31T09:22:00.001+09:00

Date: Aug. 30 and 31, 2008.
Venue: ART BASE 88 (KONYA 2023 #306)
Lecturer: MURAKUKI Takashi from Kagoshima

See other photos on flickr:
http://flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157607023453538/

FUJI HIROSHI, Endless Night [talk event] @ AB88

2008-08-28T10:44:00.005+09:00

On Sept. 19, artist Fuji Hiroshi's talk event will be held at the ART BASE 88, room #306 @ KONYA 2023, Fukuoka, JAPAN.

Mr. Fuji has joined the SITE Santa Fe Seventh International Biennial "Lucky Number Seven".
About the biennial, see info here:
http://www.sitesantafe.org/
http://www.arttowermito.or.jp/art/modules/tinyd1/index.php?id=2

Fuji's work in the SITE Santa fe

Mr. Fuji is living in Fukuoka, but he has lots of work outside of Fukuoka, then art people in Fukuoka do not know well his recent work.
Please come and enjoy his ENDLESS talk with some drink and food.

=========

Nishi-Tenjin Art Center (preparing room)
ART LECTURE SERIES No.3
Fuji Hiroshi's Endless Night

date
Sept. 19 (Fri.), 2008
start 19:00
* 1st part until 21:30
* 2nd part until 23:40
and more... ?

place
ART BASE 88
#306, [Konya 2023] Dai-1 Matsumura Bld.
Daimyo 1-14-28, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka JAPAN

admission
500 JPY and/or gift (food/drink)

contact
Ohaz-Kikaku (miyamoto)
e-mail: miyamoto88 (at) asahi.email.ne.jp
phone/fax: 092-282-0553［c/o MCP］

website
Report Fuji Hiroshi: http://geco.exblog.jp/
Fuji Hiroshi website: http://www.geco.jp/

ART BASE 88 at Konya2023, opening event today

2008-08-01T06:52:00.003+09:00

Konya 2023 cafe has started last weekend (only Sat. and Sun.).
Cold coffee is 450 yen, interior is original.

The banners for each room. My room "AB88"'s is yellow one.

Today August 1, ART BASE 88 will have "Art Bazaar 88 --- Why don't you come to Konya tonight ? (KONYA WA KONYA NI KONYA)". no charge. party and bazaar. art goods, second hand books and cloth, etc.

Short Vacation

2008-08-01T06:49:00.003+09:00

mountain view
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

Very short vacation (from thursday afternoon till frinday night), I went to Kokonoe-cho and Yufuin in Ooita Pref.
Hot spring spa, french dinner, special small room, lots of green!

other snap photos here: (flickr)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157606370068882/

Good morning from Oohori Kouen Park

2008-07-08T09:52:00.002+09:00

Image032.jpg
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

We have the Oohori Kouen Park in Fukuoka, near the Fukuoka Art Museum. In every morning lots of people enjoy walking, running, cycling and their own exercise.

Early summer festival (Tanabata Matsuri)

2008-07-07T16:46:00.003+09:00

On July 5, 2008, the Tanabata Matsuri festival was held at the Reisen-so, Hakata.
It is traditional to float Japanese white noodle by water through bamboo line, NAGASHI-SOMEN, Japanese summer item.

snap photo set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157605998189950/

日本語はこちら/forJapanese

2008-07-02T10:51:00.003+09:00

＊日本語インフォメーションは下記ブログへどうぞ

「オハツ企画」「アート・ベース８８」「西天神芸術センター（仮称）」(紺屋2023　#306）情報
http://ohazkikaku.blogspot.com/

MCP BLOG（福岡のアート＆食べ物ブログ）
http://mcpfukuoka.exblog.jp/

福岡コンテンポラリーアート掲示板（福岡現代美術情報）
http://6105.teacup.com/iaf/bbs?

Noda Tsuneo's lecture

2008-07-02T07:47:00.002+09:00

IMG_0716
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

On June 30, 2008, at the ART BASE 88 (Konya 2023 rooom #306), Mr. NODA Tsuneo talked about the Reisen-so and Konya 2023 project organized by the Travelers Project.

This talk lecture was held as the first event of WeTAC [West Tenjin Art Centre] Art Lecture Series No.1.

10 and more people joined this program. The AB88 need more chairs and tables first.

Melissa@IAF SHOP*

2008-06-28T10:37:00.004+09:00

Melissa@IAF SHOP*
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

On June 27, Melissa's talk show @ IAF SHOP*, Fukuoka, Japan.

Sacred Artists and Animal Urges
artist: Melissa Steckbauer
date: June 28 (Sat.) to July 6 (Sun.), 2008
closed on Mon., Tue., Wed.
open 18-23, Sun. 13-18
venue: IAF SHOP*
Yakuin 3-7-19, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka JAPAN
phone (mobile, Japanese only): 090-5475-5326 [Satou]

information weblog [Urusai Gallery] (Japanese)
http://tenjinstreet.jp/satokei/2008/06/melissa_steckbauer.php

Melissa Steckbauer's website
http://www.melissatheredpainter.20fr.com/

New Project: West Tenjin Art Centre @ AB88

2008-06-25T10:01:00.007+09:00

The AB88 will produce a new important art project near future, "West Tenjin Art Centre" (Nishi-Tenjin Geijutsu Sentaa in Japanese) [WeTac].
* the name is draft.

[We-TAC] will be a contemporary art information center for visual art, film/video/movie art, performing art, literature, etc.
I do not need category, I have been longing a new art expression that cannot be explained by previous category.

Anyway this is the first step for ART CENTER PROJECT. The Museum City Project have been present lots of styled art-center-idea for more than 10 years.
But it is very hard to realize.
Then I will start this dream in my personal space.

In 2008, WeTac project will start as a preparing room at AB88 and have some lecture series about arts and culture.

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Click the image, get large image. (sorry Japanese only)

You can Download the 88 NEWS (pdf) paper here. (Japanese)
88NEWS #01　Download (1000KB)

RENEWAL　88NEWS
88news #01 June 23, 2008

Reisen-so A32 "art apartment house 88" [http://apart88.exblog.jp/]
and Konya 2023 #306 "ART BASE 88" [http://ohazkikaku.blogspot.com]

art apartment house 88 information in summer 2008
Reisen-so A32, Kami-kawabata machi 9-35, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
812-0026 JAPAN

July 5 (Sat.) "Art Petit Bazaar 88"
Start approx 16:00 (to 22:00)
admission free
Younger artists' works and goods bazaar.
* Tanabata Summer Festival day at the Reisen-so.

July 14 (Mon.) "Oiyama Night @ aa88"
Yamakasa final OIYAMA event's eve allnight party.
* take one drink/food for yourself and others.

ART BASE 88 information in summer 2008
Konya2023 Dai1-Matsumura Bld. #306, Daimyo 1-14-28, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0041 JAPAN
(Near the Jokyu Shoyu [soy sauce] head office. The ground floor is LAWSON)

ART BASE 88 will start to produce "West Tenjin Art Centre (WeTAC)" [Nishi-Tenjin Geijutsu Sentaa in Japanese].
In this summer, art lecture series will be held to think about what is necessary for art scene here in Fukuoka.

"WeTAC preparing room" Art lecture series
No. 1 "Reisen-so and Konya 2023"
June 30 (Mon.) start 19:00.
admission approx. 500 yen (contribute), 1 drink.

lecturer: Noda Tsuneo (TRAVELERS PROJECT, b.1981)
Mr. Noda has been organized "Reisen-so" and "Konya2023", both buildings was once only apartment house, now they are renovated as a kind of art-complex project.
-- Noda Tsuneo's profile (Japanese) http://faprofile.exblog.jp/8143217/

No.2 "remained heat of [going for the remained heat]"
July 28 (Mon.) start 19:00 (draft)
admission approx. 500 yen (contribute), 1 drink.

lecturer: Fujimoto Hideaki (artist, living in Okinawa Pref.)
Mr. Fujimoto will talk about impression of his solo exhibition in Fukuoka. It is useful for us, Fukuoka art people to think about what is necessary here.
-- Fujimoto Hideaki Solo Exhibition "going for the remained heat" at the Gallery Artlier, until July 27 (Sun.).
more info http://gaartlier.exblog.jp/i7 (english information)
Fujimoto Hideaki's profile (J/E) http://faprofile.exblog.jp/7748471/

ART BASE 88 OPENING EVENT
"ART BAZAAR 88, Konya wa Konya ni konya? = Shall ww come to KONYA tonight?"
Aug. 1 (Fri.) start approx. 18:00.
* It will be a famous fireworks festival night at the Oohori Koen Park.
* The Konya2023 bld. will be held a small party on the roof top, "You may look the fireworks, if you're lucky".

"ART BAZAAR 88" is a popular event in the art apartment 88. A kind of flea market of artworks, artist goods, second hand vintage cloth and books selected by art people.
admission free (very welcome gift of drink and food!)
* If you want to join the bazaar as an exhibitor, please contact OHAZ KIKAKU until July 20.

"art apartment 88" and "ART BASE 88" have accepted art project, small exhibition, studio, residence, shop event, etc.

OHAZ KIKAKU
phone and fax (c/o MCP, until Feb. 2009) +81-92-282-0553
postal mail address (c/o MCP, until Feb. 2009)
Gallery Artlier, Hakata Riverain B2 fl. Shimo-kawabata 3-1, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0027 JAPAN
best way is e-mail to me: miyamoto88@asahi.email.ne.jp

latest information (Japanese) [http://ohazkikaku.blogspot.com].

* English blog is here.

Studio Kura @ Nijou-machi, Fukuoka

2008-06-21T22:46:00.004+09:00

There is a small artist in residence studio in Nijou-machi, Itoshima-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture. West side of Fukuoka city. It takes approx. 1 hour by car from central Fukuoka.

Studio Kura
http://www.studiokura.info/

The organizer of the residence is Mr. MATSUZAKI Hirofumi, an artist living and working in Berlin. Nijoumachi is his hometown. He invites Ms. Melissa Steckbauer from N.Y.
Today, June 21, a candle night event was held at the Studio Kura.

Mellisa will have a solo exhibition at the IAF SHOP* in Fukuoka city, from June 28 (Sat.) to July 6 (Sun.), 2008.

I hope we will have many such residence places in/near Fukuoka.

Matsuzaki Hirofumi's website
http://www.hirofumi.de/

Melissa Steckbauer's website
http://www.melissatheredpainter.20fr.com/

candle night website
http://www.candle-night.org/

IAF SHOP* (in Japanese)
http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/iaf_shop/schedule.htm

SNAP PHOTO on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157605734594369/

Fujimoto Hideaki [going for the remained heat] @ Gallery Artlier

2008-05-29T15:55:00.003+09:00

Fujimoto Hideaki Solo Exhibition [going for the remained heat], June - July 2008

"how to go" 2007 92×183cm acrylic on panel

Gallery Artlier 2008 page.2
[going for the remained heat] Fujimoto Hideaki Solo Exhibition

June 7 (Sat.) to July 27 (Sun.), 2008
* artist talk and party: June 7 (Sat.), 16:00 start (admission free)
Talk by Fujimoto Hideaki and Miyazaki Yukiko (Artlier).

Artists: Fujimoto Hideaki [Okinawa]
Profile http://faprofile.exblog.jp/7748471/

Directed by Miyamoto Hatsune (Museum City Project)
Organized by Fukuoka City Foundation for Arts and Culture Promotion

Contact: Hakata Riverain B2, Shimo-kawabata 3-1, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0027 JAPAN.
telephone/fax 092-282-0553
e-mail [mcpfukuoka@gmail.com]

Ushijima Performance @ AB88

2008-05-24T12:26:00.002+09:00

MVI_0611
Originally uploaded by ohaz88

Ushijima Hitoshi's art performance [JOURNEY to IXTLAN], the pre-opening event of ART BASE 88 on May 22, 2008.

To see the photos of the performance, visit my flickr set page:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157605222176937/

OZAWA DAZAIFU

2008-05-24T09:57:00.005+09:00

OZAWA Tsuyoshi [WHITE OUT] (solo art show) in the Dazaifu Temmangu Shrine, Fukuoka Pref. (Apr. 12 - May 25, 2008)

Official site: DAZAIFU TAMMANGU SHRINE
http://www.dazaifutenmangu.or.jp/

Dazaifu Temmangu's general information (English)
http://www.dazaifutenmangu.or.jp/other/index.htm

OZAWA's show information (Japanese)
http://www.dazaifutenmangu.or.jp/miru/houmotsu_ozawa.htm

UMEGAE-MOCHI (sweets) and MACCHA (green tea) at the tearoom beside a small lake

Fushigi Hakubutsukan [Wonder Museum] by SUMI TAKAMASA

2008-05-17T09:25:00.005+09:00

不思議博物館 Fushigi Hakubutsukan means WONDER MUSEUM. SUMI TAKAMASA, contemporary artist living in Fukuoka is a director of this private museum. This new space exists in his own garden besides his house and factory. It takes approx. 1 hour by car from central of Fukuoka city.

In short, the museum's collection works are his past ones. Open only weekend (every Sunday and Japanese national holiday as a rule), you need check the open schedule by his website (sorry, only in Japanese. If you need help, please send me the message.)

Sumi's works are very unique, confusing real animal and articficial items. It can be said a kind of OTAKU artworks. You can also see his maniac book collection here.

Fushigi Hakubutsukan (Wonder Museum) by Sumi Takamasa:
official website
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~bu9t-sm/

See another photo on my flickr set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157605092953136/

I will clean up the room tomorrow, Sunday afternoon.

2008-05-17T09:14:00.003+09:00

It will be fine tomorrow ? I will clean up the room "ART BASE 88" #306 of Dai-1 Matsumura BLD. (Konya 2023). Water plumbing and maintenance will be done on next Monday:)

It is hard to find daily cleaning tools near here, I should drive to get them.
The photo is outside of my room. Next door, #305 is [APG] (Asian Photographers' Gallery).

YAKITORI

2008-05-12T12:47:00.003+09:00

Do you like YAKITORI ?
In Fukuoka, it is one of the most popular food with beer. Grilled chicken, pork, beef, vegetables and so on. (YAKI means grilled, TORI means chicken)
We can eat similar food in many Asian towns, for example SATE in Indonesia, GAI YANG in Thailand.

PreOpeningEvent: Performance @ AB88

2008-05-11T09:22:00.006+09:00

At the ART BASE 88 produced by Ohaz kikaku will have an artist performance event as "Pre Opening Event" of AB88.
(Logo design by the Couleur, Oomura Masayuki)

[JOURNEY TO IXTLAN performance by Ushijima Hitoshi]

Date: May 22 (Thu.)
The performance at AB88 will start at around 19.

He will start a part of performance at the Gallery Artlier.
(His artist talk will start at 17. According to his plan, he will start his performance during the talk show. )

*Ushijima Hitoshi (b. 1963) is a contemporary artist and now his solo exhibition has been held at the Gallery Artlier in Hakata Riverain B2.
http://gaartlier.exblog.jp/7701754/

Venue: ART BASE 88 @ Konya 2023
(Dai-1 Matsumura Bld. #306, Daimyo 1-14-28, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi 810-0041 JAPAN)

大きな地図で見る

Contents: art performance with painting materials
approx. 60 minutes

Further Info: Ohaz kikaku e-mail [miyamoto88@asahi.email.ne.jp]

for Visitors: AB88 and Fukuoka Art Information

2008-05-03T13:10:00.005+09:00

I am very sorry the Art Base 88 is now underconstructing and will open maybe June.

The most unique art space in Fukuoka is Fukuoka Asian Art Museum in Hakata Riverain.
It is very easy to access to use city-subway, the building is connected with Nakasu-Kawabata Station.
http://faam.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/eng/home.html

There is an art gallery in same building (Hakata Riverain), named "Gallery Artlier".
"Museum City Project" has been directing this space with "Fukuoka City Foundation for Arts and Culture Promotion (FFAC)".
The Artlier is a kind of art information space, you will be able to get Fukuoka's local art information there.
There are some guide pamphlets ex. "Fukuoka Art Map 2007" (Jap/Eng) .
http://gaartlier.exblog.jp/i7/
*Access
http://www.ffac.or.jp/english/access.html

I hope you enjoy my city and art spaces here.

New space "ART BASE 88"

2008-04-03T18:47:00.003+09:00

The Ohaz Kikaku will open the second art space, "ART BASE 88" in spring/summer 2008.
"AB88" will be a kind of art complex space.

- art office for independent art curators/coordinators
- studio (sometimes)
- gallery (sometimes)
- shop (sometimes)
- lecture room & event space (sometimes)
- residence room (sometimes/trial)

Postal address
ART BASE 88: "Konya 2023 Project" Dai-1 Matsumura Bld. #306, Daimyo 1-14-28, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0041 JAPAN

*"AB88" project takes part in the "Konya 2023 Project" which is time-limited project (for 15 years) at this Dai-1 Matsumura Bld., produced by the Travelers Project.
http://konya2023.travelers-project.com/index.html

room #306　as of 2008/Apr./01

appearance of the building　as of 2008/Mar./31

Fukuoka Art Fair Simulation Alpha

2007-11-13T14:08:00.000+09:00

Now I am directing a kind of art project named [Fukuoka Art Fair Simulation Alpha] at Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art.
See detail on the website: http://fafa2007.blogspot.com/

Fukuoka Prefectural Museum and Fukuoka Art Fair Simulation Alpha Committee will hold a new collaborative project, Fukuoka Art Fair Simulation Alpha 2007 (fafa2007). Fukuoka has been recognized for its active grassroots art scene supported by local independent/alternative art space and art NPOs.
[fafa2007] seeks to introduce art space and artist based in Kyushu area as well as other part of Japan and Asia, and further develop network among participants.
We would like [fafa2007] to be an opportunity for creating network among art spaces and discussing the possibility of developing a new local economic system for art.
Hopefully, [fafa2007] could be the first step toward more sophisticated form of art fair in near future.

Date: October 28, 2007 - December 2, 2007 (Closed on Mondays)
Open hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (entrance closed at 17:30)
* Opening event: October 28, 2007, 13：00 start
* Symposium: December 1, 2007, 14:00-16:00
Location: Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, 1F exhibition space
Suzaki Park, 5-2-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001, Japan

Admission: Free to public

Organizer: Fukuoka Art Fair Simulation Alpha Committee, Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art

* See the weblog to get detail information [http://fafa2007.blogspot.com]
* Contact e-mail address [fafa2007mail@yahoo.co.jp]

Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival @ Fukuoka

2007-07-01T15:29:00.001+09:00

Image572.jpg
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

Yamakasa (Yamagasa) has been held here in old Hakata area in Fukuoka city during July 1 to 15 in every year. Final running race is early morining in July 15.
This is decorated festival shrine.

MOVING (temporary)

2007-06-07T06:15:00.001+09:00

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Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

Gallery Artlier has moved into B1 fl. from B2 fl. in HAKATA RIVERAIN BLD., 'cause of a department store Izutsuya's renewal.
Since June to September, the Gallery Artlier stays in this floor as smaller space, then will move again into B2 with larger space. (real?)

My boss Yamano suddenly quit the job of director of this gallery, then I have been the director since June 1st, 2007.

Matsukage Hiroyuki @ Gallery SOAP, Kitakyushu, JAPAN

2007-05-31T07:40:00.001+09:00

Image375.jpg
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

His latest solo show at the Gallery SOAP as 10th anniversary event.

SPANISH LUNCH

2007-05-17T13:59:00.001+09:00

SPANISH LUNCH
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

I like spanish lunch, too.

Hana BUS

2007-05-08T13:34:00.000+09:00

It is also a famous event of HAKATA DONTAKU festival.

Hakata Dontaku, local session

2007-05-08T13:31:00.000+09:00

After Dontaku parade, some teams visit their community and play music.

Reisen-sou 1st anniversary

2007-04-30T18:05:00.000+09:00

An old apartment house [Reisen-sou] has revived as a kind of art complex building in Hakata, traditional district of Fukuoka city.
Yesterday, in April 29, the 1st anniversary event was held.
Reception and some play in front of the Reisen-sou.

Outdoor installation work

2007-04-28T14:59:00.001+09:00

SANY0191
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

At Umino-nakamichi Kaihin Kouen Park, Fukuoka, JAPAN. "Flower Picnic 2007", "HANA no installation" project.
Asai Yuusuke and Egami Keita's collaboration artwork.

Lunch @ Cafe Brazileiro, Hakata

2007-04-25T11:02:00.001+09:00

Lunch @ Cafe Brazileiro, Hakata
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

I cannot have enough time for my lunch these days. This is special case with my friend. An old traditional cafe restaurant in Hakata.

NEKOBEE

2007-04-22T15:54:00.001+09:00

NEKOBEE
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

A part of the gallery.

Start preparing "NEKOBEE" show in my new space.

2007-04-17T14:30:00.000+09:00

OPENING will be APRIL 20, 2007!

See my blogs:
[NEKOBEE SHOW] and [art apartment house 88].

SHIBARAKU! (hakata ramen)

2007-04-17T14:28:00.001+09:00

SHIBARAKU! (hakata ramen)
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

We, Fukuoka people love RAMEN, hot noodle with pork soup.

SHIBARAKU means "long time no see" or "for a while". In this case, Ramen shop's name.

Short Trip [3] Two art spaces

2007-04-16T13:26:00.000+09:00

The Kiwamari-sou (it means extraordinary apartment house?) @ Mito.
An artist, Arima Kaoru, had been producing his "Kiwamari-sou" Project in Nagoya for several years, recently he has moved into Mito City and found a new studio, very old Japanese house.
He is living and working here with his friends and soon other artists will come to stay/work in the upstairs (2nd fl.).

This old house project is also a kind of time limited one, maybe for 2-3 years.
Younger art students living in Mito come this place very often and communicate this famous extraordinary artist.
It seems happy situation for this city's art scene.

I was back to Tokyo and searched "Gendai Bijutsu Seisakusho" (it means "Contemporary Art Factory"), a kind of art workshop/residence space in downtown area. The car navigation system could not find the right address, 'cause such district has many small passage. Finally I found the space! oh, but it was closed... Maybe there was no event on the date...
Visit the official website:
http://www.c-a-f.jp/

Short Trip [4] Back to Fukuoka, Kokura and Yahata

2007-04-16T13:13:00.001+09:00

The Saturday night, 14th, an opening event was held in the Gallery SOAP, Kokura, Fukuoka Pref.
I was back to Fukuoka city and took train to Kokura.
It was 23 o'clock, everybody had already drunk and talk show was completely finished.
Anyway I could talk about this new movie art exhibition with curators and artists.

[PROJECTION] directed by [in-between].
See further info:
http://www.in-between.info/
http://projection2007.blogspot.com/

Though I am an adviser of [in-between], I am trying not to touch planning.
[in-between]'s main members are 20-30's y.o., much younger than me.

April 14, Exhibition start and opening event @ Gallery SOAP, Kokura (Ooki Hiroyuki, Nishimura Tomomi)
April 14, Exhibition start @ 130 Gallery, Yahata. (rGb)
April 14, Exhibition start @ IAF SHOP*, Yakuin, Fukuoka. (Karate Central)
April 15, Talk session @ Apple Store Fukuoka-Tenjin. (rGb and directors)

In Sunday morning, 15th, I visit the 130 Gallery, in the afternoon I went to IAF, then finally I came back my home. But 4 hours later I was in the Apple shop...
Hmmmm, a little bit tired....

Short trip [2] The Micro Pop Show @ ART TOWER MITO

2007-04-16T11:49:00.000+09:00

See official webpage about this exhibition:
http://www.soum.co.jp/mito/natsutobira/natsutobira.html

For me, it is more interesting in the concept "Micro Pop" than artworks themselves.

Short trip [1]

2007-04-16T05:08:00.000+09:00

Since last Friday, I went lots of art places...
Once a month, I have a part-time job in Tokyo (Itabashi area).
After the job, I always visit art spaces and meet friends in Tokyo.

Apr. 13th, in the Friday night, I had an appointment to meet Mr. M, curator of ART TOWER MITO.
He joined a talk session concerning [MICRO POP] show held in his museum.

The venue, [NADiff], art book shop in Omotesando, is very snob and cool.
There were lots of visitors who were interested in this show and concept.
Ms. M M, a critic and director of this show started talking about [MICRO POP], suddenly I recognized she would talk and show most of artworks and concept. She seemed very excited to tell people WHAT IS MICRO-POP.
I was afraid to know all about the show before I see by my eyes.
I left the place after drinking a perrier.

In the next Saturday morning, I was driving a small car to visit Mito City.
It took approx. 2 hours by car.

Usually we use train from Tokyo to Mito.
Hmm, recently I am fascinated to drive a car in Tokyo area.
There are traffic jam even on high way road, but by even such jam, I feel NEW stimulation, ffffm.
When we use train/subway, my time schedule depends on train schedule.
And as you know, during travel days we have heavy laggage.
Of course, it is more expensive than public transport system, but I love driving around the first land for me.
For these reasons, I love vehicles.
Add one more important factor, in the Saturday, it was very fine day, nice for driving!

I arrived Mito at 11 am and experienced the [MICRO POP] show.
I had lunch with Mr. M and talked about this show's concept and impression.
It was very happy and important time.

(to be continued...)

Pizza of Sukugarasu and Goya

2007-04-11T08:15:00.001+09:00

Pizza of Sukugarasu and Goya
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

I love Okinawan food !
Be careful, do not drink KUUSU (vintage shochu) toooo much....

Sukugarasu is tiny fish, Goya is bitter gourd.

Nekobee Show, April 20 - May 20 @ [aa88]

2007-04-10T01:38:00.000+09:00

Well, anyway, the [PROCESS] show has started, many guests come to the Gallery Artlier. Very fine.
And, I am tired 'cause of no complete holiday for me these days.

Since next week (from April 20), Ohaz Kikaku will start another art project, "Nekobee Show", an independent free style public entry art show concerning cat and/or other animals.
http://nekobee.exblog.jp/i3
(It is also a first official opening program of new space "Art Apartment House 88" @ Reisen-sou, directed by Ohaz Kikaku.)

A yellow cat by ChiiChii, a kurk one by Ishigaki Katsuko.

Main concept of this show is to be happy by making artworks.
This show will continue to accept artists who want to join until the last day, May 20.

Artists Talk @ [PROCESS]

2007-04-07T21:07:00.001+09:00

Artist Talk @ [PROCESS]
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

[PROCESS] show has opened.
Today we had an artists talk event at the gallery space.
You can see the movie:

Process of [PROCESS] 03

2007-04-05T16:48:00.001+09:00

Process of [PROCESS] 03
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

We're preparing the next show [PROCESS]. this is the process of [PROCESS] photo set on flickr site:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157600037560334/detail/

Today's lunch

2007-04-03T17:59:00.001+09:00

Unagi [Hitsu-mabushi] @ Riverain Bld.
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

Very special, gorgeous than usual. Unagi is eel. Grilled eel and egg, fish egg with spice (pink), dried laver and steamed rice. We can eat it with soup sometimes. Today's eel was very rich, tasty.
Of course, the price was also more gorgeous than usual.
Eel has vitamine!

Sri Lanka Curry @ [Nuwara Eliya] Kego

2007-04-02T13:08:00.001+09:00

Sri Lanka Curry @ [Nuwara Eliya] Kego
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

I love curry!
I am hungry!
It's 13 o'clock!

I am surprised

2007-04-02T07:19:00.000+09:00

to find most of museums/foundation website in Fukuoka have less information in Enlgish.

Of course, I had alerady known about outline (they do not have enough pages).
When I visited these sites for this blog's link, I was really shocked this fact.

As you know, they are locol government public cultural organization.
They have English page about basic information.
But concerning each exhibition data, I can find very old one (or none).
Only Fukuoka Asian Art Museum has up-to-date information in English.
'Cause the museum always accept many international artists/curators/researchers.

About private galleries and alternative spaces in Fukuoka,
it depends on personal talent.
When a space has a member who can use English, he/she does all English job.
Even so each staff's job may be non-profit.

We have professional English tlanslaters/interpreters here in Fukuoka.
They are always very busy.
Their fee is not so expensive according to a regular/standard system,
but is is very heavy for art people to pay.

That's why I start this weblog.
My English is not so good.
But I will be able to write about my daily life and art scene around me,
with using digital images (flickr sysytem).

YO-ZAKURA, night cherry blossom

2007-04-02T03:40:00.000+09:00

We have cherry blossom flowers now in Fukuoka.
We love to see them in night time.
It is our pleasure to sit below cherry blossom trees and drink/eat/talk with good friends even it might be a little bit cold.

KEGO PARK, TENJIN

2007-04-01T15:02:00.001+09:00

KEGO PARK, TENJIN
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

Fukuoka city has approx. 1,300thousand population.
This is Kego kouen park, central of Fukuoka.
You can see MITSUKOSHI, a famous department store in the right side.

photo [style: forms of the street]

2007-04-01T05:57:00.001+09:00

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Originally uploaded by ib_flickr.

March 21 - 30, 2007. @ art space tetra, Fukuoka, Japan.
artist: BABU.
Produced by [in-between].
(data) http://www.in-between.info/
(photo) ib_flickr's photos

Yahiro Shin

2007-03-31T18:30:00.001+09:00

Yahiro Shin
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

He is a contemporary artist living in Fukuoka, has been making wood sculpture mainly. This is his new pottery style work (my collection).
Visit his website: in Japanese, but you can see his works' images.
http://www.geocities.jp/yahiroshin/

Raftee, Okinawan food

2007-03-31T18:14:00.001+09:00

TAACHIMAYAa 2
Originally uploaded by ohaz88.

Pork. Mild and soft. (This is a test blog entry from my flickr page.)

Flickr

2007-03-31T18:11:00.001+09:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

[Process] @ Gallery Artlier

2007-03-31T13:38:00.000+09:00

MCP has been directing the Gallery Artlier belongs to the Fukuoka City Foundation for Arts and Cultural Promotion (ffac) since June 2004.

From April 7 to May 20, we will have the [PROCESS] show.
-------
information

Documentation of painting process by 6 painters and a photographer.

Date:
April 7 (Sat.) - May 20 (Sun.), 2007.
10:00-20:00. everyday open
Admission free

Venue:
Gallery Artlier [Hakata Riveratin B2 fl.]
Shimokawabata-machi 3-1,
Hakata-ku Fukuoka 812-0027 JAPAN

Artists:
Hino Youtarou, Hirohashi Isao, Inoue Ayako,
Okamura Asami, Tanaka Chisato, Tooyama Hirotaka,
Yoshizumi Yoshiaki [photograph].

Talk and party:
April 7 (Sat.) 16:00 start.
Admission free.

http://gaartlier.exblog.jp/

Motsu nabe (hot soup)

2007-03-31T11:24:00.000+09:00

Hakata's popular haslet hot pot soup.

Break time at a cafe in front of Fukuoka City Office

2007-03-31T09:44:00.000+09:00

March is the last month in financial year in Japan.
I should make some documentation at the city office.

Typical Lunch

2007-03-31T09:32:00.000+09:00

We have an old area "Hakata" here in Fukuoka City.
My office exists in this area.
This is a typical lunch menu in Hakata.
Hot noodle (SOBA) with deeply fried fish paste and small chicken steamed rice, miso-soup.
780 JPY.

About [in-between]

2007-03-31T09:29:00.000+09:00

A new younger generation's curators group [in-between] has produced contemporary art show, movie events and other art projects by new style.
Most of the members are living in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu.
See this website:
http://www.in-between.info/

About [Ohaz Kikaku]

2007-03-31T09:27:00.000+09:00

Kikaku means Planning.
Ohaz comes from my original first name, another meaning is "the first time."
The Ohaz Kikaku will produce new type art projects.

2006 autumn: independent art show "1st Joshibee Show" at [art space tetra]
2007 spring: start to manage [art apartment house 88]
2007 autumn: planning of [Art no Genba] at Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art

"1st Joshibee Show"

Joshibee's flickr sets:
artworks: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157594361616889/
final party: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157594361286888/

About [MYMT SHOP]

2007-03-31T09:25:00.000+09:00

sorry, a netshop [MYMT SHOP] is for customers only inside of Japan.
Second hand books and contemporary artworks.

ONLY in JAPANESE on this web:
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~RY4H-MYMT/

About [Art Apartment House 88]

2007-03-31T09:23:00.000+09:00

about [aa88]
English articles of the blog [aa88]
http://apart88.exblog.jp/i4

See about this space (flickr set):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157594525533745/

About [Museum City Project]

2007-03-31T09:21:00.000+09:00

MCP's official website:
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/mcp/fukuoka/

MCP's recent work is an outside installation project in the Uminonakamichi Kaihin Kouen public park; A part of "FLOWER PICNIC 2007".
See the works here (flickr set):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohaz88/sets/72157594468699790/

ohaz's blog in English, start

2007-03-31T09:04:00.000+09:00

Hello, my name on this website is [OHAZ].
I have been working at a kind of not-profit organization, Museum City Project, producing contemporary art project in urban district here in Fukuoka, JAPAN.

From now on, I will write about my daily life here, to tell our activities.
and my daily life especially food and shopping!

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET my ENGLISH is not good, SORRY !