The Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Osaka Eriko) will launch the National Center for Art Research (Director: Kataoka Mami) within the Institution as a new comprehensive hub, the nation’s first of its kind, to sustainably and internationally develop the promotion of art in Japan at a time when contemporary society is undergoing great change.
The Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Osaka Eriko) will launch the National Center for Art Research (Director: Kataoka Mami) within the Institution as a new comprehensive hub, the nation’s first of its kind, to sustainably and internationally develop the promotion of art in Japan at a time when contemporary society is undergoing great change.
Since the dawn of the 21st century, the global social, economic, and political landscape has been changing dramatically, and there are growing expectations for the role of the arts in achieving a more diverse, inclusive, and sustainable society.
With the credo of “connecting, deepening, and expanding art,” the National Center for Art Research will serve as a new hub that links art museums, research institutions, and various stakeholders both in Japan and overseas, and will not only conduct research in specialized fields, but will also collect and disseminate information nationally and internationally, promote the active use of art collections, build interpersonal networks, enhance learning programs, support artists and more.
Kataoka Mami : As the world’s political, economic, and social concerns grow increasingly complex and uncertain, the pursuit of inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability have emerged as urgent global-scale issues that transcend any one field. Due to global trends in art and museums, there is a need to take a strategic and long-term approach with a view to the next generation in order to connect art in Japan with the global art world, and expand these relations and develop them in a sustainable manner. The National Center for Art Research is poised to begin its work as a platform that at once strives to foster a greater permeation of art in society, while at the same time, deepening expertise in the field. As we reflect a wide range of views, and engage in learning and discussion, I hope to join with everyone in considering how we might best promote art in Japan.