Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media 5th Anniversary Program: Minimum Interface :: November 1 – February 8, 2008 :: YCAM, 7-7 Nakazono-cho, Yamaguchi-city, Japan.

This exhibition focuses on new possibilities of the “interface” as a basic component of information culture. The aim is to convey a new sensation of “fun of being connected through media” by introducing an optical, acoustic and tactile interface conceived with an art / design sort of mindset to appeal directly to physical sensation, rather than relying on ready-made design tools. The experience of their works will be for the visitor an opportunity to learn about the creative and imaginative powers behind media technology, and realize the importance and the possibilities of interfaces.

Daan Roosegaarde - new work (Holland), SHINCHIKA - new work (Japan), Chris Sugrue - “delicate boundaries” (USA), Shunsuke Takawo - new work (Japan), Sergi Jordà, Martin Kaltenbrunner, Günter Geiger, Marcos Alonso (Music Technology Group, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona) - reacTable (Spain), Akihiro Kubota - new work (Japan), Zachary Lieberman - new work (USA).

Yuda Art Project :: November 21 – December 27, 2008 :: Yuda Onsen and surroundings, Yamaguchi :: Artists: exonemo “The Terminal for Pilgrimage” (Japan); United Visual Artists (UK), SHINCHIKA (JP). This YCAM-produced public art exhibition on the theme of “light and interaction” takes place in the public space.

Opened in November 2003 as a hub for information and culture, the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media (YCAM) celebrates its 5th anniversary this year. The varied program of events held throughout 2008 to commemorate this occasion includes artist residencies aiming to develop new works in the realms of art and theater, as well as several special exhibitions, workshops with citizens of Yamaguchi, and symposia. By stepping out of the institution and into such places as the nearby Yuda Onsen (Yuda Hot Spring) and the city’s central shopping district for cultural collaborations with various people of Yamaguchi, we hope to cut out a new path for YCAM to pursue in the future.