ACK Curates

Organized by ACK, “ACK Curates” will otjer programs for all audiences, including an exhibition, talk events, and program for children held in ICC Kyoto.

Talks

(As of September 9, 2025)

Aiming to enhance the conference function of ACK and foster a community with art at its center, ACK Talks will host a series of talk sessions under the theme “2050—Gaze Toward the Future.” Together with guests active at the forefront of contemporary art, the sessions will explore topics such as “art and everyday life,” “rethinking culture and sustainability,” and “the relationship between humans and technology” from diverse perspectives, taking art as a starting point in discussions that reflect on new values for the future.
*Simultaneous interpretation and online streaming will be available.
*Admission in the program is free of charge. Admission to the venue is not included.
*First come, first served basis

Thurs. November 13

2pm−3:15pm

The Possibilities of Art Unlocked by Technology

Speakers: Neïl Beloufa and others

Fri. November 14

1pm−2:30pm

The Aesthetics of Living: Art and Everyday Life

Speakers: Santiago Fernandez, Mori Hikari, and others

3pm−4:30pm

Art World in Transition

Speakers: Vivienne Chow, Washida Meruro, and others

5pm−6:30pm

Collaborative Intelligence – Shared Realisms for a Symbiotic Society

Speakers: Martin Germann, Kimura Kokoro, and others

Sat. November 15

noon−1:30pm

Unearthing Cultural Layers
Supported by JINTEC Corporation

Speakers: Justin Jesty, Yamaguchi Yozo, Yamamoto Hiroki, and others

2pm−3:30pm

Spacetime in Kyoto: When Contemporary Art Becomes History

Speakers: Inoko Toshiyuki, Matsui Koji, and Nishiwaki Takatoshi　｜　Moderator: Yamashita Yukako

4pm−6pm

BCK Fellowship: A Future Fostered by Culture

Speakers: Ceremony Speakers: Marisa Chearavanont, Stefano Rabolli Pansera, Sone Yutaka, and Yamashita Yukako　｜　Talk Speakers: Marisa Chearavanont, Mori Kyoto, Stefano Rabolli Pansera, and Rémy Jarry

Sun. November 16