CROSS OVER is an alternative exhibition group that connects Japanese authors with exhibitions in overseas countries such as Asian nations.
We started this activity with the aim of expanding our perspectives beyond our own environment in Japan, as we observed that the environment and values are constantly evolving in the economically developing Asian countries.
We believe that there are always people in other countries and regions who are interested in us, and by providing them with the experience through exhibitions, we hope to support our future activities and provide them with a new option.
Although Japanese culture is known overseas, we named our group CROSS OVER with the intention of creating new value by allowing local visitors to experience a variety of Japanese artists' works in a more realistic way and by intersecting the viewpoints of both Japan and the local region.
Since our establishment in 2017, over 600 works have been displayed in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Myanmar, France, and the UK. Some of our exhibitors have also participated in other overseas exhibitions, international exhibitions, and art fairs, and their works have been featured in the media and sold.
Some have also found work within Japan as a result of their participation. Our activities continue to expand with each event.
We do not aim to simply be satisfied with participating in overseas exhibitions or blindly praise foreign countries. Instead, we hope that our exhibitors will use this opportunity to gain a more holistic view of their lifestyles, beyond just focusing on their creative activities.
Through our exhibitions and future actions, we hope to give back to those around us in any way we can.
Thank you for your support.
CROSS OVERは日本の作家とアジア諸国などの海外の展示を繋ぐオルタナティブな展示集団です。
経済発展が進むアジアで日々環境や価値観がアップデートされるのを見て、日本で今の自分の周りの環境だけが全てだと視野を狭めるのではなく、他の国や地域でも私達に興味を持ってくれる人は必ずいて、それを展示を通し体験してもらうことで、今後の活動の後押しや新しい選択肢の一つにしたいと思い活動を始めました。
海外でも日本の文化は知られていますが、よりリアルな日本の様々なアーティストの作品を現地の来客に体感してもらい、日本と現地の両方の視点が交差することで、新たな価値観を生み出す意味を込めてCROSS OVERと名付けました。
2017年の設立から現在600人以上の作品が、台湾、香港、タイ、マレーシア、シンガポール、カンボジア、ミャンマー、フランス、イギリスの展示に参加しました。出展者の中には展示後も別の海外の展示も参加した、国際展示会やアートフェアにも参加した、メディアに取り上げられ販売にもつながった、日本国内でも新しい活動に繋がった者もおり、活動は毎回広がってきています。
海外の展示に出展したことだけに満足したり、やみくもに海外に持ち上げるのではなく、各々の出展者が制作活動だけに留まらず、ライフスタイル全般をより俯瞰的に眺めるきっかけになればと考えています。
展示や今後の行動を通して、周りの方々に少しでも何かを還元できれば幸いです。よろしくお願い致します。