Island-related projects by the New-York-based, Japanese artist Nobuho Nagasawa

What is it about?

This article explores metaphorical and sociological implications of the "island" through two recent projects on small Japanese islands by the artist Nobuho Nagasawa. Having been educated in Japan, Holland, Germany, and the United States and based in New York for last 15 years, Nagasawa can be seen as an example of a diasporic Japanese artist, who tends to be overlooked in the conventional art history.

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Why is it important?

Japan has become known for various art festivals (biennials/triennials) in remote regions across the nation since 2000. Many international artists have been invited to these regions to execute temporary and semi-permanent installations. This article sheds a light onto recent art festivals such as Setouchi Triennale and Tokunoshima Art Projects through participation of the U.S.-based Japanese artist, Nobuho Nagasawa.