Diverse Art Unfolds Under the Theme "CIRCULATION - The City, People, and World in Motion"

"CIRCULATION" is an English word meaning "cycle," "tour," or "circulation." The festival invites visitors to explore the Rinkai Fukutoshin area and engage with a variety of art, including works utilizing advanced technology, workshops focused on the circular economy, and installations using locally sourced materials. It is intended to inspire contemplation on the relationship between the city and its people, coexistence with nature, and the passage of time.

Adjacent to "Hana no Hiroba" (Flower Plaza), the "Ishi to Hikari no Hiroba" (Stone and Light Plaza) will host an outdoor art exhibition titled "Artificial Biotope."
Curated by Yoshidayamar and created by the architectural collective GROUP, the exhibition pavilions will serve as stages for emerging contemporary artists to construct temporary biotopes (living spaces) from their unique perspectives and expressive methods.

At the core of these "pavilions" are "containers" that capture the landscape of the Rinkai Fukutoshin area overlooking the sea. By using these containers as platforms for expression, the festival presents an unprecedented initiative that connects the economic activities, represented by logistics, with biological processes through art.
Participating artists include Kenta Ishige, Mariko Fujikura, Miyu Hosoi, and Shiori Watanabe. They will adorn the Stone and Light Plaza with diverse expressions ranging from music to 3DCG video.

Furthermore, the "CIRCULATION BALL" project will allow visitors to experience the latest AR art works while exploring Hana no Hiroba, Ishi to Hikari no Hiroba, Yume no Ohashi bridge, and Yume no Hiroba plaza. By launching the XR app "STYLY" and viewing the Rinkai Fukutoshin landscape through a smartphone, a fantastical scene unfolds where a giant, seemingly impossible ball dynamically races through the city.

Left: Image perspective of "Artificial Biotope"
Right: Image perspective of "CIRCULATION BALL"

This year's key visual was created by graphic designer MACCIU, known for their original and warm creative style, which has been featured in fashion brand campaigns and children's program title logos. The visuals will be displayed according to the characteristics of each area, serving as a guide for participants.


■ Event Overview
"ARTBAY TOKYO Art Festival 2023"
Theme: CIRCULATION - The City, People, and World in Motion -
Dates: Friday, September 15th - Sunday, September 24th, 2023
Venue: Rinkai Fukutoshin Area
Symbol Promenade Park, Hana no Hiroba / Ishi to Hikari no Hiroba (3-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)...A
Former site of TV Asahi construction (3 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)...B
Yume no Ohashi Bridge (3-1-10 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)...C
Symbol Promenade Park, Yume no Hiroba (1-3 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo)...D
BMW GROUP Tokyo Bay (2-2-15 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo)...E
National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) (2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo)...F, and others