MONO JAPAN
Artist in Residence program

MONO JAPAN Artist in Residence program is a new venture of Stichting MONO JAPAN to promote cultural collaborations between Japanese craftsmanship and Dutch creative designers.

We aim to become a platform for the 'special chemistry' between Dutch creators and Japanese traditional craftsmen, which will contribute to the visibility of Dutch design in the Japanese cultural sector and vice versa.

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  • Stichting MONO JAPAN moved its Artist In Residence (AIR) program for designers & artists in the Netherlands and traditional craftspeople & artisans in Japan to a digital platform.

    Rather than in physical co-presence, the Dutch and Japanese participants of the program will hold their meetings online. MONO JAPAN will edit and publish documentaries of the video recordings of the digital encounters.

    MJ ONLINE AIR

  • MONO JAPAN Artist in Residence program is a new venture of MONO JAPAN to promote cultural collaborations between Japanese craftsmanship and Dutch creative designers. We aim to become a platform for the 'special chemistry' between Dutch creators and Japanese traditional craftsmen, which will contribute to the visibility of Dutch design in the Japanese cultural sector and vice versa.

    MJ AIR 2019

AKIYA AIR 2024

AKIYA AIR (Artist in Residence) is a collaborative residency program operated by MONO JAPAN Foundation and MUJUN in Yunotsu, Shimane Prefecture. Utilising vacant houses in Yunotsu, the program hosts creators from the Netherlands, offering them opportunities to experience traditional rural living, engage with local craftsmanship, explore cultural traditions such as Iwami Kagura, delve into the history of Iwami Ginzan located in the depths of Yunotsu, and immerse themselves in the abundant natural resources of the region. Participants also interact with the local community and engage in creative activities, such as producing artwork through their experiences. Participating artists contribute to maintaining vacant houses through activities like cleaning and upkeep, aiming to foster the influx of creative talents and community formation in Yunotsu's future endeavours.

Open call: Tuesday, 18 June - Friday, 19 July 2024 (UTC + 2 CET)

MONO JAPAN 
ONLINE AIR 2020

Stichting MONO JAPAN moved its Artist In Residence (AIR) program for designers & artists in the Netherlands and traditional craftspeople & artisans in Japan to a digital platform.

Rather than in physical co-presence, the Dutch and Japanese participants of the program will hold their meetings online. MONO JAPAN will edit and publish documentaries of the video recordings of the digital encounters.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM 2019

MONO JAPAN Artist in Residence program is a new venture of MONO JAPAN to promote cultural collaborations between Japanese craftsmanship and Dutch creative designers. We aim to become a platform for the 'special chemistry' between Dutch creators and Japanese traditional craftsmen, which will contribute to the visibility of Dutch design in the Japanese cultural sector and vice versa.