Exhibition: Anonymous Women

【Outline】
The situation in Myanmar changed completely due to the military coup d'etat on February 1, 2021. Peaceful demonstrations by the people have been cracked down by military violence, resulting in numerous casualties, including children and women. In this exhibition, we will introduce nine "female" Burmese artists "anonymously" from among the artists who are still active to show the path of rugged democratization. We hope that by providing an opportunity to think about freedom of expression and "anonymity", we can stimulate discussions in Japanese contexts and contribute to the democratization of Myanmar.

【Project URL】 https://anonymouswomen2022.com/

Artists: Anonymous Woman 1, Anonymous Woman 2, Anonymous Woman 3, Anonymous Woman 4, Anonymous Woman 5, Anonymous Woman 6, Anonymous Woman 7, Anonymous Woman 8, Anonymous Woman 9 (Curated by Anonymous Woman 0)

【Reception】6/6(Mon.) 19:00~.
The opening reception will be held on Monday, June 6, from 19:00. The curator and participating artists will give a presentation about the exhibition. Drinks and snacks will be served!

【Event1】Myanmar Lahpet-talk! ~ I will introduce my friends~ Date:June 10 (Fri.) 18:00-20:00
Venue: art space tetra
Entrance fee:500 Japanese Yen (Valid throughout the exhibition)+Donation Capacity: Approx. 20 people Languages: Japanese and English

Guests:2 friends from Myanmar
Hosted by: Mariko Ohtsuka(Former Asia Center program coordinator of the Japan Foundation, Yangon) Registration: Please email anonymouswoman202206@gmail.com (You can also register at the door)

Otsuka, who believes that making friends will lead to world peace, will be the host, and she would like to introduce her friends while entertaining at Lahpet. From talking about Burmese their culture to experiences in Myanmar, we will talk interactively with you.
Dates: June 11 (Sati.) 18:00-20:00
Venue: art space tetra

*Laphet is fermented tea leaves regarded as a national delicacy of Myanmar

【Event2】Performance + After-Talk

Entrance fee: 1,000 Japanese Yen (Includes exhibition entrance. 500 JPY for the already visited audience) Languages: Japanese and English (No translators appointed)
Artist: Anonymous Woman 2 (Live Performance)
Guests: Anonymous Woman 0, and other gusts TBD
Moderated by: Kenichiro Egami

A live performance by one of the exhibiting artist who is staying in Fukuoka. Her live performance artwork may reflect upon the current situation in Myanmar. After the performance, we plan to have an after-talk with the artists and guests.

【Adjunct project】 five minutes Video artwork presentation at the gallery, of female artists based in Japan, Uruguary, Thailand, Belgium, India,
Singapore, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Vietnam, South Korea, Germany.
Artists: Ana Aristimuño Olivera, Aor Nopawan, Ayaka Ura, Béatrice Didier, Dimple B Shah, Eve Tan, Jessica Tanto, Minori Sumiyoshiyama & Tam Pham, Nerisa Del Carmen Guevara, Noel Langone, Preema Nazia Andaleeb, Quynh Lâm, Racquel de Loyola, Sakiko Yamaoka, Snežana Golvović, Yeongeong (South Korea)