"Message from the islands of the Seto Inland Sea"

The hottest event of the Japanese Contemporary Art scene will soon be introduced to the world by Japan International Broadcasting Inc. through NHK WORLD / jibtv channel which is currently available to 130 million households in 120 nations around the globe.

The event is "The Setouchi International Art Festival 2010" held in the 7 islands of the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, the National Park of Japan.
 
The Seto Inland Sea is an area blessed with rich history and an bundant natural environment, but it is also a region struggling with difficult problems such as pollution, and depopulation of the communities.
 
The Setouchi International Art Festival and the Symposium is held in hopes of bringing the vitality back to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. This art festival is planned to be held every three years, with 2010 as its inaugural year.

World renowned artists and architects from 18 countries and regions have come here to create their works and productions in the midst of the unique environment of the islands of long history and rich culture.
The harmonization of modernity and tradition in the serenity of inland sea has literally created a one-of-a-kind art scene that attracted more than 100 thousand spectators in the first 30 days.

The three-part-program series will show the high-lights of the exhibitions and associated performances and events including the International Symposium to discuss "What is our true cultural affluence".



Broadcast schedule: 
 Sept. 3rd : "Islands of Affluence" -Seeing is Believing-
 Sept. 10th: "Islands of Affluence" -Moving ahead, artfully-  
 Sept. 17th: "Islands of Affluence"- Message from the Seto Inland Sea -

Get more information,
Go to "Islands of Affluence" page.