MOT Satellite 2017 SPRING — by the deep rivers

Rediscovering the wonders of Kiyosumi-shirakawa, a community of culture

The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, currently closed for renovations, will be doing exhibits and art programs around Kiyosumi-shirakawa to give attendees to encounter new culture, explore tradition, and rediscover local charm through art. The program lineup is set to feature artists in a wide variety of genres, including architecture unit mi-ri meter, poet Kanie Naha, and photographer Taiji Matsue.

Tomoko Yabumae, Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

The Kiyosumi-shirakawa area, with a river and system of canals forming the community’s natural borders, has seen its identity gradually take new shapes as the ever-moving vessels of history and memory continue to come and go. “MOT Satellite 2017 SPRING — by the deep rivers” uncovers the charm of Kiyosumi-shirakawa area with the engagement of people, and history together with artists and local residents and shops.