Presenting trajectories in Japanese and international performing arts since its launch in 1993, NIPAF (Nippon International Performance Art Festival) celebrates its 30th staging – international and Asian series combined. The milestone edition – taking place over three Japanese cities – kicked off in Tokyo on 28 September, featuring 13 artists lead by Shimoda Seij from Japan, eight from other parts of Asia, and one each from Europe and North America. Each performance runs roughly 2 1/2 hours and features works by six to nine artists.
Artists from abroad: Lai Thi Dieu Ha (Vietnam), Thar Gyi (Myanmar), MaiH (Myanmar), Sherwin Carillo (Philippines), Muhammad Lugas Syllabus (Indonesia), Moon Jaeseon (Korea), Wang Jian (China), Tal Alpersetin (Israel), Stephane de Medeiros (France), James Jack (USA)
Artists from Japan: Shimoda Seiji, Kuroda Osamu, Kohji Ohike, Sano Yuki, Terao Harumi, Hirose Masaki, Murai Gen, Sekine Asao, Sekiya Izumi, Kadokura Midori, Hanaue Naoto, Shirakawa Yoshio, Scoop Brancisco
The 14th NIPAF Asian Performance Art Series ’09
Tokyo
28 – 30 September 19:00
Proto Theater（Takadanobaba）
http://homepage2.nifty.com/proto-theater/
Yokohama
2 October 19:00 / 3-4 October 17:00
BankART Studio NYK 2F Gallery A
http://www.bankart1929.com/
Nagano
7 – 8 October 19:00
NEONHALL
http://www.neonhall.com/index.php
Inquiries and bookings: nipaf@avis.ne.jp / Shimoda Seiji 090-1652-9127 (Tokyo and Nagano performances) / 090-6100-1277 (Yokohama performances)