We are now living in a continuous state of emergency. Unpredictable attacks, sudden coups, earthquakes, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters have displaced countless people and forced them to emigrate. The memory of an unknown virus suddenly threatening our lives is still fresh. The resulting political turmoil, fractured human relationships, and loss of everyday life cast a long shadow over our daily lives.
With the rapid evolution of technologies including generative and other types of artificial intelligence, it has become extremely difficult at times to ascertain the authenticity of an image or piece of information in front of our eyes. In this ultra-advanced information society, where the distribution of information is controlled by complex algorithms and cyber attacks are becoming more and more serious, everyone suffers from a deep-seated anxiety, frustrated and helpless.
How can we live in this age of prolonged emergencies? Through the works of eight artists, this exhibition takes a close look at the current era, using our imagination to explore various possibilities for the future.
Artists:
Cyprien Gaillard, Ishu Han, Khvay Samnang, Ayoung Kim, Lee Kit, Kiyoshi Takahashi, Tomoko Yoneda, Yuan Goang-Ming
- Period
- June 28–October 5, 2025
- Opening Hours
- 10:00–17:00 (10:00–20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays).
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing. - Closed
- Mondays (except July 21, August 11 and September 15) and July 22, August 12 and September 16.
- Organized by
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
- Sponsored by
Daikin Foundation for Contemporary Arts
- Assisted by
ANDO TADAO CULTURE FOUNDATION
- Admission
Adults University students 1,500 (1,300) yen 900 (800) yen - ( )admission for groups of more than 20 people and night discount (applicable after 17:00 on Friday and Saturday).
- Admission free for visitors under 18 (proof required).
- Admission free for visitors with disabilities and one attendant (proof required).
- Tickets for this exhibition also include admission to collection exhibition.
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Distribution price: 500 yen (tax included).
Distribution period: June 28–October 5, 2025
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- Exhibition
Catalogue Publisher: The National Museum of Art, Osaka
Publication Date: June 27, 2025
2,200 yen (incl. tax)Click here to see details of this catalogue (Japanese only).