DISTORTION ONE | In conversation with Yoshiaki Kasatani, chairman of PR-y and Yusuke Nakanishi, co-founder and director of KYOTOGRAPHIE [JP]

Hachiku-an　(Former Kawasaki Residence)

2022.5.1 15:00~16:00

PR-y” is a project led by creative director Yoshiaki Kasatani. Together with the art center and welfare facility “Yamanami Kobo” in Shiga Prefecture, the concept word “DISTORTION” is used to convey the appeal of Japanese outsider art to people in Japan and the rest of the world. As DISTORTION marks its 11th year (10+ONE) since its establishment, KYOTOGRAPHIE will introduce its past activities at the “DISTORTION ONE” exhibition and hold a dialogue to reflect on the past ten years.

Venue: Hachiku-an　(Former Kawasaki Residence)
Date: 2022.5.1 15:00~16:00
Language: Japanese; Reservation

Hachiku-an　(Former Kawasaki Residence)

340 Sanjyo-cho Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

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Yoshiaki Kasatani

His activities are diverse, including graphic design, videography, and scenography.
Since 2011, he has presided over "PR-y," a project to promote the appeal of creative works by artists with intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses, and has been involved in building bridges with overseas galleries and research institutions. Working with the concept word of "DISTORTION," he has been engaged in creative activities in various fields, such as art exhibitions, production of fashion brands, and documentary film productions.