Overview

• November 30, 2018　17:00–19:00
• Organized by Agency for Cultural Affairs – Japan (BUNKA-CHO)
• Venue: The National Art Center, Tokyo
• Program (PDF) *Link to the website of the National Art Center, Tokyo (Japanese only)

In recent years, it has been pointed out that the economic structure is changing from "flow to stock," and in Japan where the population is declining and rapidly aging, it is important to properly evaluate the value of artistic works and cultural property as "assets” owned and shared by the people, and to create new value by actively utilizing them. At the same time, it is important to build a virtuous cycle in which the value is reinvested in culture and leads to sustainable development. Normally, the value of real assets decreases with the passage of time, but artistic assets such as works of art have the potential to increase their value through "evaluation,” making it extremely important to pass them on to the next generation by making sure they are appropriately appraised while maintaining them as "assets" shared by the public. Therefore, museums, which play the role of art asset evaluator, is more important than ever. Under these circumstances, there is a growing interest in the role and nature of art museums in the future, not only among art professionals but also among the general public, with a focus on strengthening their systems, art education, and taxation of culture and art. Seizing this opportunity, the Agency for Cultural Affairs held a symposium titled "Passing on Artistic Assets to Future Generations through ‘Evaluation’: The Expected Role of Art Museums" as an opportunity to discuss from various perspectives the importance of utilizing cultural and artistic assets, measures to enhance the evaluation of the value of such assets, and the role of art museums. Speakers were invited from various fields such as economists, art historians, and architects, as well as museum professionals, to discuss the issues from their respective perspectives through dialogues and panel discussions.

Program

*The below information on job titles is true at the time of the event date

17:00–17:10

Keynote Speech
Aoyagi Masanori (University of Tokyo - Professor Emeritus, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art - Director, Former Commissioner for Cultural Affairs)

17:10–17:50

Dialogue　Passing on Artistic Assets to Future Generations through ‘Evaluation’
Aoyagi Masanori (University of Tokyo - Professor Emeritus, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art - Director, Former Commissioner for Cultural Affairs)
Shibayama Keita (Kyoto University Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies - Associate Professor)

18:00–19:00

Panel Discussion
Iwasaki Kaori (Art Collector)
Kajiya Kenji (University of Tokyo Graduate School of Arts and Sciences - Associate Professor)
Tane Tsuyoshi (Architect)
Nawa Kohei (Sculptor)
Shibayama Keita (Kyoto University Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies - Associate Professor)

Articles

*Link to external site

• Artscape article
• Logmi

Video (Japanese only)

Keynote Speech

Aoyagi Masanori (University of Tokyo - Professor Emeritus, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art - Director, Former Commissioner for Cultural Affairs)

Dialogue

Passing on Artistic Assets to Future Generations through ‘Evaluation’
Aoyagi Masanori (University of Tokyo - Professor Emeritus, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art - Director, Former Commissioner for Cultural Affairs)
Shibayama Keita (Kyoto University Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies - Associate Professor)

Panel Discussion

The five panelists discussed what they feel is required for Japanese art to sustainably develop and the expected role of museums.
Iwasaki Kaori (Art Collector) / Kajiya Kenji (University of Tokyo Graduate School of Arts and Sciences - Associate Professor) / Tane Tsuyoshi (Architect) / Nawa Kohei (Sculptor) / Shibayama Keita (Kyoto University Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies - Associate Professor) Moderator: Aoyagi Masanori (University of Tokyo - Professor Emeritus, Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art - Director, Former Commissioner for Cultural Affairs)