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HomeBase Project

Artist in residence, Exhibition

photo: KUTSUNA Koichiro, Arecibo

HomeBase Project SAITAMA 2016

Continuing from last year, they will open an artists-in-residence program in Iwatsuki station area with both domestic and international artists. They ask what “Home” really means and try to express it from the artists’ point of views through conducting a research on the history, natural features, industry and issues related to the area of Saitama and gaining inspirations through meeting people.

Special Cooperation: Tougyoku Doll Corporation

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HomeBase Project

The HomeBase Project is an international nomadic artist-run residency program founded in 2006. It transforms vacant sites including houses, abandoned factories and historical buildings, located in urban areas undergoing change into temporary ‘artistic home’ where selected artists create site-specific installation. This program has already been implemented 6 times in various countries such as NY, Berlin and Jerusalem, collaborating with local artists and curators. For the HomeBase Project SAITAMA 2015 which was held as one of pre-events for Saitama Triennale 2016, a group of 6 artists from different back grounds and cultures lived and worked together in Iwatsuki district to create site-specific works and organise “OPEN HOUSE” events.

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