Ultrasubjective Space

Borderless World

Relationships Among People

Expo Milano 2015

<strong>田園風景の中へ入り込み、日本の四季と人々の営みを体感する空間へ</strong><br>主人公は、人間と生きものの共存を表すコウノトリ。Scence Iは、屏風を思わせるスクリーンで再生のメッセージを描いたZone Iと、絵の中に入り込んだような感覚で日本の四季とと人々の営みを体感できるZoneIIの２つに分かれています。（Excerpt from the text）

歩きながら“体感”できる、日本の食の原風景。 田園風景の中へ入り込み、日本の四季と人々の営みを体感する空間へ

The Tokushima Economy

田村：私がチームラボのさくひんに興味を持ったのは、東京スカイツリーの１階に描かれた巨大な「墨田川デジタル絵巻」を見てからです。（Excerpt from the text）

徳島の街や自然をそのままアートに

Diplomatic Blue Book 2016 edition (No. 59)

チームラボは、ミラノ万博の日本館で、「HARMONY」と「DIVERSITY」という二つの空間を担当させて頂きました。「HARMONY」は、棚田の四季を新しい没入体感型の映像空間で表現しました。「DIVERSITY」は、滝に流れてくる多様な日本の食に関する画像にタッチすると、画像と詳細の情報が自分のスマートフォンへと取り込まれ持ち帰ることができる空間を創りました。（Excerpt from the&nbsp;text）

ミラノ万博で日本館が金賞

2015年ミラノ国際博覧会・日本公式参加記録

多雨・多湿な気候で、急峻な土地に切り拓かれた日本の水田は、人の手を加えることで、豊かな植生と生物多様性を保持する国土を生み出してきた。（Excerpt from the text）

自然と寄り添い、多様な恵みを育む日本の食の産地

NEWSONJAPAN.COM

<p></p><div></div><p></p><div><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><div><ul><li><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><p><strong>Japan Pavilion takes top design prize at Milan expo<br></strong></p><p>Featuring stunning computer-graphic images of Japan and elegant “washoku” (traditional Japanese cuisine), the Japan Pavilion captured the gold prize for best exhibition design at Expo Milan 2015 on Oct. 30.<br>With the theme of “Harmonious Diversity,” the pavilion drew more than 2 million visitors during the expo, which was titled “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.”<br>The pavilion offered breathtaking CG images of farming villages in the four seasons of Japan, and enabled visitors to experience traditional Japanese dishes, as well as the time-honored techniques of how to cook them.</p><p>The gold prize was presented by the International Exhibitions Bureau, which oversees the organization of international expos.</p></div></li></ul></div><div></div></div></div>

Japan Pavilion takes top design prize at Milan expo

The Asahi Shimbun AJW

<p></p><div></div><p></p><div><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><div><ul><li><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><p><strong>Japan Pavilion takes top design prize at Milan expo&nbsp;<br></strong></p><p>MILAN–Featuring stunning computer-graphic images of Japan and elegant “washoku” (traditional Japanese cuisine), the Japan Pavilion captured the gold prize for best exhibition design at Expo Milan 2015 on Oct. 30.</p><p>“This is the result of all of us coming together,” said Tatsuya Kato, the commissioner general of the Japan Pavilion. “Although we could only tell a part of our culinary culture through the exhibits, I hope people gained a sense of Japan’s contributions to the world.”</p><p>With the theme of “Harmonious Diversity,” the pavilion drew more than 2 million visitors during the expo, which was titled “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.”</p><p>The pavilion offered breathtaking CG images of farming villages in the four seasons of Japan, and enabled visitors to experience traditional Japanese dishes, as well as the time-honored techniques of how to cook them.</p><p>The gold prize was presented by the International Exhibitions Bureau, which oversees the organization of international expos.</p><p>The Milan expo kicked off in May and concludes Oct. 31.</p><p>By YUKIE YAMAO/ Correspondent</p></div></li></ul></div><div></div></div></div>

<p></p><div></div><p></p><div><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><div><ul><li><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><p><strong>The BIE Day (Bureau International des Expositions): all the successes of Expo Milano 2015. Pavilions awarded prizes for architecture, contents and displays, and their developments of – and relevance to – the Expo Theme</strong><br><strong>An event where pride in Italian achievement was the order of the day</strong><br><br>On this occasion, the authorities looked back over all the phases – from the very first round table discussions to the conclusion of the entire Milan Universal Exposition experience, focusing on its successes and the goals it has achieved. “Over the arc of the six months of this Expo”, declared Pasquino, “the whirl of events which have taken place have highlighted Italy’s value and potentiality. An opportunity and a challenge which our nation has generated, despite initial criticism and pessimism, and which should not be easily forgotten.” “Milan does not represent a turning point”, concluded Bruno Antonio Pasquino, and Italy will not be transformed by Expo Milano 2015, but the varied and truly extraordinary successes it has achieved will make us forever proud to be Italian.” Ferdinand Nagy focused on the values of solidarity and cooperation which Expo Milano has done so much to promote… “One day before the end of the Expo, I’d like to take advantage of this moment to remind everyone about all the cooperation projects which have been presented here over the last six months. With the support of governments, the intervention programs have interwoven with multicultural actions and with the challenges expressed by the Theme of Expo Milano 2015, touching the hearts of everyone and transmitting a shared sentiment of solidarity.”<br><br><strong>A shared home at the center of Europe</strong><br><br>The speech delivered from the stage of the Expo Center by Giuseppe Sala constituted the heart of the entire ceremony: the Chief Commissioner shared items from his “personal diaries”, describing the preparatory phases and the most significant events which have contributed to the success of this Universal Exposition. “A shared home at the center of Europe”, Sala described Expo Milano 2015, “a reason to be proud, and to commit to the future, for the incredible number of people who visited the Expo site, including 62 Heads of State, over 260 Ministers and over 20 million visitors.” “We have seen the way that this community has grown”, continued Sala, “around the Theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”, promoted and received by citizens from all over the world as a universal theme with which to energize the battle against hunger worldwide. This is perhaps the most important of all Expo Milano 2015’s legacies.” Vicente Gonzales Loscertales expressed agreement with Sala’s views, declaring that “the Milan Universal Exposition has transmitted to millions of citizens the enthusiasm and the values which have contributed to making this international stage a work-table around which solutions to the most important global issues have been discussed.” The official ceremonies for celebrating BIE Day concluded with the a performance from the stage of the Expo Centre by the musicians of the Academy of Santa Cecilia and other performances by artists from the countries that will be hosting the upcoming Expositions: Antalya in 2016, Astana in 2017 and Dubai in 2020.<br><br><strong>The awards for the best Pavilions of Expo Milano 2015</strong><br><br>At the end of the day, the Pavilions were divided into three groups according to size: under 2 thousand square meters, over 2 thousand square meters, and situated in Clusters. The prizes were announced and conferred in the presence of the BIE Secretary General and President, i.e. Vicente Loscertales and Ferdinand Nagy, with prizes for three categories: architecture and landscape, contents and display, and Theme development.<br><br>Pavilions under 2 thousand square meters<br><br>In this section, for the architecture and landscape category the Gold Medal went to the United Kingdom, followed by Chile and the Czech Republic. For content and display, first prize for Austria – “for the audacity of the sensorial experience offered to visitors” – followed by Iran and then Estonia. In the Theme development category, Gold went to the Holy See, followed by the Principality of Monaco and Ireland.<br><br><strong>Pavilions over 2 thousand square meters</strong><br><br>In this section, the best architecture and landscape category went to the French Pavilion, which the BIE praised for “the innovative concept of a covered food market and a lively and open landscape”, followed by Bahrein and China. The best display prize went to Japan, thanks to its “harmonious combination between the representation of nature and technological innovation”, followed by the Republic of Korea and Russia. Germany was adjudged to have best developed the Expo Theme, followed by Angola and Kazakhstan.<br><br><strong>The Cluster Pavilions and the institutional medals</strong><br><br>Montenegro, Venezuela and Gabon won the first three prizes in the content and display category, and Algeria, Cambodia and Mauritania the awards for best Theme development. BIE Gold Medals were awarded to the Italian Government, represented by Commissioner Bruno Antonio Pasquino, to the Expo 2015 Company, represented by Diana Bracco, to the Lombardy Regional Government, in the person of its President, Roberto Maroni, and to the City of Milan, represented by its Mayor Giuliano Pisapia. The Steering Committee of Pavilion Commissioner Generals was also awarded a Gold Medal, received by Albina Assis Africano, as was WE – Women for Expo, represented by Emma Bonino. Silver Medals were awarded to the Expo Milano 2015 Volunteers, the Italian Order of Journalists and the Civil Society Associations.<br></p></div></li></ul></div><div></div></div></div>

The BIE Day (Bureau International des Expositions): all the successes of Expo Milano 2015. Pavilions awarded prizes for architecture, contents and displays, and their developments of – and relevance to – the Expo Theme

The Japan Times

<p></p><div></div><p></p><div><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><div><ul><li><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><p>Japan Pavilion wins best exhibition prize at world expo</p><p>MILAN – The Japan Pavilion received the gold prize for best exhibition Friday at Expo Milan 2015, on the eve of the six-month event’s final day.</p><p>Under the theme of “Harmonious Diversity,” the exhibition showcased Japan’s traditional culinary culture, including foods cooked with fermentation methods, as well as its agricultural, forestry and fisheries know-how.</p><p>The pavilion also included interactive displays presenting potential solutions to global issues such as how to achieve sustainable food supply, which was held under the theme of “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.”</p><p>The pavilion was one of the most popular venues at the expo, with visitors waiting up to 10 hours for entry on some days.</p><p>The prizes, presented by the International Exhibitions Bureau, which oversees the organization of international expos, were awarded in three categories — architecture, exhibition design and theme — based on pavilion size.</p><p>Japan’s facility was recognized for its harmonious combination of nature and technological innovation in the large-scale exhibition category.</p><p>The pavilion’s commissioner general, Tatsuya Kato, who r</p></div></li></ul></div><div></div></div></div>

Japan Pavilion wins best exhibition prize at world expo

KYODO NEWS

<p></p><div></div><p></p><div><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><div><ul><li><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><p><strong>Japan Pavilion awarded best exhibition prize at Milan expo</strong><br>The Japan Pavilion received the gold prize for best exhibition Friday at Expo Milan 2015, on the eve of the six-month-long event’s final day.<br><br>With a theme of “Harmonious Diversity,” the Japanese exhibit showcased the country’s traditional culinary culture, including foods cooked with fermentation methods, as well as its agricultural, forestry and fisheries technological know-how.<br><br>The Japanese center also included interactive displays presenting potential solutions to global issues, such as how to achieve sustainable food supplies, at the world exposition held under the theme of “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.”<br><br>The pavilion was one of the most popular venues at the expo, with visitors needing to wait for up to 10 hours for entry on some days.<br><br>The prizes, presented by the International Exhibitions Bureau, which oversees the organization of international expos, were awarded in three categories — architecture, exhibition design and theme — based on the size of pavilion.<br><br>The Japanese facility was recognized for a harmonious combination of nature and technological innovation in the large-scale exhibitions category.<br><br>Tatsuya Kato, the pavilion’s commissioner general who received the prize, said, “We had a sense of being well received by visitors.”<br><br>Of around 140 participating countries and international organizations, more than 50 have set up their own pavilions to promote diverse gastronomical culture and address global challenges such as famine and food safety.<br><br>==Kyodo<br></p></div></li></ul></div><div></div></div></div>

Japan Pavilion awarded best exhibition prize at Milan expo

週刊新潮

イタリア人は行列を作れない、という声は昔から聞かれる。レジ前に並んでいても、たちまち横入りされるし、美術館やオペラのチケット売り場には、行列の代わりに黒山の人だかりができる。そんなイタリアで今、椿事が起きている。（Excerpt from the&nbsp;text）

ミラノ万博「日本館」が圧倒的な人気になった理由

週刊アスキー

<p>　2番目の部屋には、チームラボの手によるプロジェクションマッピング『HARMONY』が来場者を迎える。水田をモチーフに、膝丈ほどの円形のテーブルのようなスクリーンが稲穂のようにいくつも設置されてある。そこにプロジェクションマッピングで水田の1年間を表現する、という展示内容。稲穂をかき分けて進む、といった動作もでき、それによって表示が変わるなど、音と映像を組み合わせたエンターテインメント作品となっていた。<br><br>　日本の四季を表す映像と小物の紹介の部屋を抜けると、再びチームラボによる『DIVERSITY』がテーマの展示。円筒形のオブジェにプロジェクションマッピングで滝を表現しており、日本の食の多様性を示すさまざまな画像が流れ落ちてくる。底部に日本館専用アプリをインストールしたスマートフォンを設置し、画像をスマートフォンに向けて指でドラッグ＆ドロップすると、その画像に関する情報がスマートフォンに保存される、というもの。スマートフォンのNFCとマイクを活用しているようだ。<br>(本文抜粋)<br></p>

日本館はプロジェクションマッピングでお迎え：ミラノ万博レポート

designboom

within the japan pavilion at expo milan 2015, japanese studio teamlab presents two interactive, digital art exhibits that respond to the theme ‘harmonious diversity’. the pair of immersive installations are spread across two rooms — in one, a participatory projection space requires the visitor to wade through a technological expanse of rice patty fields; in the other, a digital waterfall of information relays descriptive knowledge about japanese food and culture.<br><br>teamlab founder toshiyuki inoko takes us inside the japan pavilion’s digital abyss. inoko tells us about the two works’ relationship to the history of japanese cuisine and culture, the ways in which visitors interact with the installations, and teamlab’s overall fascination and preoccupation with interactivity and technology. read more about each of the installations on designboom here.&nbsp;<br><br>designboom: how did you interpret the expo theme ‘feeding the planet, energy for life’ for the two installations?<br><br>toshiyuki inoko: responding to the expo theme, the japanese pavilion made own theme as ‘harmonious diversity’. we also thought the two words ‘harmony’ and ‘diversity’ are at the core of our japanese food and culture. so we put the two words at the center of our idea development. japan is one of the most unique countries in terms of geography. it is surrounded by mountains and the sea. therefore japanese agriculture has been developed by beautiful harmony which exists between humans and nature. it means that the relationship between human and nature is not hostility, but the human beings are also a part of nature, so that nature and people have existed as one.<br><br>in the installation of ‘harmony’, the visitor and the piece are not just facing each other, visitors can actually get into the artworks freely and it reacts by the people’s standing point or behavior — so people and the installation create a one piece of work together. also in ‘diversity’, the water is the origin of foods, agriculture and energy of life. in japan, the distance between the mountains and the coast is very short, with very few plains along the way, causing many short fast-flowing streams to form throughout the islands. this art installation uses waterfalls to represent water, a symbol that is at the heart of japan’s food and landscape.<br><br>DB: what do ‘diversity’ and ‘harmony’ convey about the history of japanese food and culture?<br><br>TI: in ‘harmony’, rice fields form the background of the origin of japan’s food culture. they were grown and developed in areas at different height levels. this is reflected in the terraced rice-fields that are so characteristic of japan, a country surrounded by mountains and the sea. in order to show the fact that paddy fields have prospered in places with differing heights, as well as through the harmonious relationship between humans and nature, the space of the exhibition room has been filled with screens resembling ears of rice. these screens have been installed at different heights, from the knees up to the waist, creating an interactive projection space that seems to spread out infinitely in various directions. the projected images change in line with the visitors’ movements as they wander through the room. while they move around the interactive projection space, people can experience a passing of nature that is characteristic of japan across the period of a whole year.<br><br>in ‘diversity’, the artwork seeks to convey large volumes of information related to the great diversity found in japanese food. in order to achieve this, it shows a gigantic waterfall that can be viewed from 360 degrees, displaying many images of food.<br><br>DB: can you describe the relationship between the visitor and the two installations? how do they interact with each other?<br><br>TI: as for ‘harmony’ people get into the space that is filled with various heights of screens resembling ears of rice. the projected movie reacts the position of people and change its visuals. for example, rice plant grows up around from people and gold ears of rice that are near people can be brighter. also, the movie reacts people’s behaviour. if people try to touch a shrimp in the movie, the shrimp get away from people.<br><br>in ‘diversity’, visitors can touch the images that flow down the waterfall and transfer the image, with some detailed information, into their smartphones. they can then take the information home with them. this art installation tackles the challenge of making sure that people can share their emotions and experiences, while offering the convenience of providing large amounts of information. we achieves this by creating a symbolic waterfall that allows many visitors to share the same experience within the same space, and by giving them the ability to link this experience with their own personal smartphones.<br><br>DB: what do you want visitors to take away from the installation? how do you want them to feel?<br><br>TI: nature and human beings are not the opposing concept, they exist as one.<br><br>DB: can you describe the kind of technology used in the making of ‘diversity’ and ‘harmony’?<br><br>TI: basically two installations are applied real-time rendering movie that is created by programing and positional information from sensors and make interactive expressions. as for ‘diversity’, we communicate the art piece and mobile phones. the communication system consists of the devices that read information of mobile phones and internet.<br><br>DB: what were some of the challenges and complexities in creating these works for the expo?<br><br>TI: there were a lot of the first challenges in the world for our two installations, and also the space is so large. therefore, a lot of experiments and study needed to be done to develop initial ideas to the actual piece. also, we challenged to express nature as it is, with digital technology. ‘harmony’ has a scene that fishes swim around, but the fishes are not just swimming, we applied the movements of school of fishes too and make it natural as much as possible. the waterfall of ‘diversity’, we created water particles and expressed the materiality of water as a continuum of particles that flow in accordance with the laws of physics.<br><br>DB: interactivity and technology are common threads throughout teamlab’s work. what about the relationship between the two disciplines interests you, personally, the most?<br><br>TI: art pieces are usually just to be viewed, but with the digital technologies, the way of expressions can be expanded much wider than before, then we believe the digital technologies can also expand the concept of art. for example, people can actually get into the art pieces and it makes the new relationships and communication between artworks and people. and with interactive artwork the viewer’s actions and behaviour can decide the artwork at any particular moment. we seeks to find new relationships between people and digital art in order to expand the concept of art.<br><br>continued: digital technology allows us to express ourselves in ways that weren’t possible without digital technology. for example digital technology enables more freedom for change and rigorous detail. digital arts enable us to express the transformation itself and in other words, by creating an interactive relationship between the viewers and the artworks, viewers become an intrinsic part of the artworks themselves. with interactive artwork the viewer’s actions and behaviour can decide the artwork at any particular moment.<br><br>the border line between the artwork and the viewer has become more ambiguous. the viewer has become a part of the artwork itself. for example, in paintings before the digital era, artworks stand independently of the viewers, with a clearly defined boundary between the viewers and the objects being viewed. the viewer, as an independent person, is always facing against the artwork. paintings always remains the same whether someone had seen it 5 minutes before, or even if someone were to be standing right next to you at the same time. these are the important questions. an artwork comes to life based on its relationship with an individual.<br><br>continued: however, the incorporation of the viewer causes the viewer and the artwork to become more like a single entity, changing the relationship between the artwork and an individual into the relationship between the artwork and a group of people.<br><br>then the important questions become: was there another viewer there 5 minutes ago? how is the person next to you behaving? at the very least, even when you are looking at an paintings, you will start to wonder about the person standing next to you. in other words, the change in the relationship between artworks and groups, the impact on the relationship between viewers, has more potential to influence the relationship among viewers themselves than&nbsp;before.<p><br>-nina azzarello</p>

inside expo's japan pavilion with teamlab founder toshiyuki inoko

<p></p><p>ahead of the opening of expo milano 2015, designboom visited the vast site to go behind the scenes of the japanese pavilion. responding to the overall theme of ‘feeding the planet, energy for life’, japan joins expo milano 2015 with the aim of proposing its food culture as an example of a healthy, sustainable and balanced diet. in addition, the country also sees the event as an opportunity to promote its image following the devastating 2011 earthquake, encouraging tourism and business opportunities. designed by architect atsushi kitagawara, the pavilion contains installations by high profile japanese creatives nendo and teamlab.<br><br>the pavilion fuses traditional culture with advanced technology, employing a compressive strain method in which joints consist only of carved wood, without metal couplers. the use of timber as a renewable resource also connects the scheme to issues of forest maintenance and protection. the three-dimensional wooden grid symbolizes the origin of japan’s seasonal variation – envisioned as a ‘bowl of diversity’.<br><br>under the theme of ‘harmonious diversity’, creative studio teamlab showcases two art exhibits within the pavilion. the interactive installations are spread across two rooms, comprising an immersive projection space that requires the visitor to wade through a technological expanse, to a digital waterfall of information, relaying descriptive knowledge about japanese food.<br><br>as part of the pavilion, japanese studio nendo has designed a sloping dining table accompanied with a set of matching chairs. the 24 seats align themselves with the height of the table, which ascends gradually so that items placed on its surface do not move. the individual pieces of cutlery and tableware have also been designed by&nbsp;nendo.</p>

first look inside the japan pavilion at expo milan 2015

<p></p><p>teamlab’s immersive installations infill the japan pavilion for expo milan 2015&nbsp;<br>all images courtesy of teamlab<br><br>under the theme of ‘harmonious diversity’, teamlab showcases two art exhibits within the expo 2015 milan japan pavilion. the interactive installations are spread across two rooms, comprising ab immersive projection space that requires the visitor to wade through a technological expanse, to a digital waterfall of information, relaying descriptive knowledge about japanese food.<br><br>rice fields are the backbone of japan’s food culture. in order to demonstrate the importance of paddy fields for the japanese people, both traditionally and culturally, teamlab describe the necessary relationship between humans and nature. the exhibition space is infilled with an interactive art installation comprising a sea of screens resembling ears of rice. these screens have been installed at varying heights throughout the room — spanning from visitors’ knees to waist — creating an interactive projection space that seems to spread out infinitely.<br><br>the projected images that make up ‘harmony‘ change with visitors’ movements as they meander through the vast expanse, making them both appear and feel as if they are wading their way through rice fields. as they wander around, people can experience the passing of nature that is characteristic of japan across the period of a whole year.<br>teamlab expo exhibitsjapan pavilion<br>the exhibition space is infilled with a sea of screens resembling ears of rice<br>teamlab expo exhibitsjapan pavilion<br>visitors appear and feel as if they are wading their way through rice fields<br><br>japan, as a country surrounded by mountains and sea, undergoes many changes with the passing of seasons. rivers can drastically change in volume from the melting snow in the spring to the typhoon season. ‘diversity’ uses the image of a waterfall to represent water, a symbol at the heart of japan’s food culture.<br><br>the artwork seeks to convey large volumes of information related to the great variety of japanese food. in order to achieve this, the ethnologically-enhanced installation comprises a gigantic waterfall that can be viewed from a 360 degree circumference. the interactive display visualizes individual images of food: visitors can touch the images that flow down the length of the waterfall and transfer the digital pictures onto their smartphones. the photos are accompanied by detailed information about the origin and importance of the food, which they can then take home with them. teamlab expo exhibitsjapan pavilion<br>‘diversity’ uses the image of a waterfall to represent nature and the origins of life<br>teamlab expo exhibitsjapan pavilion<br>the artwork seeks to convey large volumes of information related to the great variety of japanese food<br>teamlab expo exhibitsjapan pavilion<br>visitors can touch the images and transfer the image to their&nbsp;smartphone</p>

teamlab's immersive installations infill the japan pavilion for expo milan 2015

The Creators Project

An upcropping of projection mapped screens takes root in teamLab’s interactive installation at this year’s Milan Expo. Staged in the Japanese Pavilion, HARMONY reimagines the symbolic Japanese rice paddy, the age-old foundation of country’s agricultural, as leaf-shaped screens reflecting pools of multicolored light.（Excerpt from the&nbsp;text）

DIVERSITY, Japan Pavilion, Expo Milano 2015

DIVERSITY, Japan Pavilion, Expo Milano 2015

DIVERSITY, Japan Pavilion, Expo Milano 2015

DIVERSITY, Japan Pavilion, Expo Milano 2015

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歩きながら“体感”できる、日本の食の原風景。田園風景の中へ入り込み、日本の四季と人々の営みを体感する空間へ