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[Closed] Architalk Series 2024 featuring Francis Kéré

On November 22, I-House will invite world-renowned architect and 2022 recipient of the Pritzker Prize Diébédo Francis Kéré for its Architalk series of lectures.

IHJ Cultural Lobby Interdisciplinary Talk

University of Tokyo professor Takashi Ikegami, who has been researching artificial life for over 20 years, and multimedia artist Sputniko! known for her works inspired by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and the metaverse, will discuss the future of society, culture, and humanity. They will be joined by the Alter 3, autonomous android equipped with the Alife artificial life engine.

Architalk Series 2024 “Theaster Gates: Crafting Black Space”

I-House kicked off its 2024 Architalk series with Theaster Gates, an artist, urban designer, and architect who worked to revitalize abandoned buildings and urban neighborhoods in Chicago and elsewhere through architecture and design.

[I-House & Me] Interview with long-time I-House member and major donor Chris Brünger

Discussion with Yuko Hasegawa commemorating her appointment as IHJ advisor for art and design, now on YouTube

Yuko Hasegawa, IHJ advisor for art and design discusses the potential for new knowledge and practices resulting from synergies among these various fields with Institute of Geopolitics Director Kazuto Suzuki.

“A Place of Harmony”: Documentary Short Film Commemorating I-House’s 70th Anniversary Now on YouTube

“A Place of Harmony”: Documentary Short Film Commemorating I-House’s 70th Anniversary Now on YouTube

[Library] Joint Exhibition of Books “A Tribute to Endo Shusaku” (Oct. 2-Oct. 31, 2023)

[IHJ Artists’ Forum/ Animation Screening & Artist Talk] Life Touching Life

Join the IHJ Artists’ Forum/ Animation Screening & Artist Talk with Dakota GEARHART on December 6.

[IHJ Artists’ Forum/ Live Performance and Artist Talk] In My Father’s Footsteps

Mark de Clive-Lowe, a fellow musician of the U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Fellowship Program, will share some of his reflections and experiences in Japan and perform pieces set to visuals from his journey following his father’s footsteps.

[IHJ Artists’ Forum/ Artist Talk] Telephone Game

Lee Somers, a fellow of the U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Fellowship Program, will examine Japanese ceramics as a centuries-long “telephone game,” resulting in an eclectic and diverse range of expressions from raw to refined.

Nitobe Leadership Program to be Restarted!

Nitobe Leadership Program to be Restarted!

[Limited time] “The Garden” Summer Curry Lunch Fair

[Limited time] Come and enjoy “The Garden” Curry Lunch Fair. Spicy various curries to ward off the summer heat!