A New "Sound Exhibition" for Diverse Musical Encounters

This exhibition will showcase works that interpret the intangible concept of "sound" as various materials and phenomena, divided into two sections: Art and Entertainment. The venues will be the promenade of ROHM THEATRE KYOTO (1F & 2F) and the satellite venue at JR Kyoto Isetan, offering a range of musical experiences. In addition to artists like Yuri Suzuki, Ryota Yagi, and Rei Kunimoto, the exhibition will feature sound sculptures by François Baschet and Bernard Baschet, restored by the Kyoto City University of Arts.

Participating Artists
【Art Section】
・Yuri Suzuki (URL:http://yurisuzuki.com)
・Ryota Yagi (URL:http://lyt.jp)
・Rei Kunimoto (URL:http://raykunimoto.tokyo)
・Junya Mokuhou (ripple effect)
(URL:http://www.ripple-effect.org/index_j.html)
・Kyoto City University of Arts Baschet Sound Sculpture Restoration Project

【Entertainment Section】
・Koji Kimura (STARRYWORKS inc.)
(URL:http://www.starryworks.co.jp)
・IDL (INFOBAHN) × moff
・1→10drive, Inc. *Satellite Venue: JR Kyoto Isetan, 2F Special Exhibition Area
(URL:http://www.1-10.com/drive/)

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Capturing Sound [Main Venue]
ROHM THEATRE KYOTO Promenade
June 10 (Sat) 10:00 - 20:00 June 11 (Sun) 10:00 - 17:00
Admission: Free

Introduction to Art Section Works (Partial)
■ 'Katsura Phone' after restoration of Baschet sound sculptures (top left image)
Kyoto City University of Arts
Sound-producing sculptures created from the 1960s onwards by brothers François Baschet (1920-2014) and Bernard Baschet (1918-2015). Primarily using metal, these works were conceived based on principles of acoustics and physics, with a philosophical background rooted in "Art + Science + Public Participation." The 'Katsura Phone' was restored in 2015 by Martí Ruiz, who served as Baschet's assistant, and students primarily from the sculpture department of Kyoto City University of Arts.

<Related Live Performance>
Sound Sculpture Live Vol. 3 Program
Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11, 2017
Held at ROHM THEATRE KYOTO, 2F Common Lobby
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Capturing Sound [Satellite Venue]
JR Kyoto Isetan, 2F Special Exhibition Area
June 7 (Wed) - June 11 (Sun) 10:00 - 20:00
Admission: Free

Introduction to Entertainment Section Works (Partial)
■ 'loopspool'
1→10drive, Inc. (top right image)
The visual imagery is inspired by jellyfish, creatures that have existed with unchanged form and ecology since ancient times. The piece evokes the beginning and end of life through gradually fading sound vibrations and ripples of water.
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Kyoto Okazaki Music Festival 2017 "OKAZAKI LOOPS"
— Other Programs —
The festival also features acoustic live performances by three singer-songwriters—Hiroya Ozaki, Cinq Rhythm, and Soichiro Yamauchi (Fujifabric)—alongside concerts by Masakatsu Takagi, Aimer, and Shibusa Shirazu Orchestra, as well as a "party for adults to enjoy Sunday evenings" hosted by DJ Shuya Okino.

Additionally, don't miss the talk events with artists and the special lighting by the World Illumination Society.
Tickets are currently on sale. For more details, please check the official website for "Kyoto Okazaki Music Festival 2017 OKAZAKI LOOPS."