igkas project

Main Venue: Old Kobayashi Pharmacy
1-20-9 Tateishi, Katsushika, Tokyo

Term I         27 January-1 February 2026 (Research and Performance)
Term II        17-23 February 2026 (Research, Exhibit, and Performance)
Term III       Late March (TBA) (Exhibit and Workshop)

For more information, see Project page.

Organized by igkas project
Supported by Arts Council Tokyo (Startup Grant)

Term I: Research and Performance
27 January-1 February 2026
27 January (Tue)
9:00-17:00	Field Research in Tateishi, Ohanachaya, and Kosuge Area
18:00-19:30	Discussion and Dialogue I at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy
28 January (Wed)
9:00-16:00	Field Research in the Arakawa Riverside Area and Yotsugi
18:00-19:30	Discussion and Dialogue II at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy
29 January (Thu)
All Day	Individual Research
18:00-19:30	Discussion and Dialogue III at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy
30 January (Fri)
All Day	Individual Research
18:00-19:30	Discussion and Dialogue IV at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy
31 January (Sat)
12:00-17:00	On-Site Performative Praxis
18:00-19:30	Discussion and Dialogue V at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy
1 February (Sun)
13:00-16:00	Final Performance Gathering at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy
17:00-19:00	Discussion and Dialogue VI at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy

Term II: Research, Exhibit, and Performance
17-23 February 2026
17 February (Tue)
17:00-18:00	Pre-Screening
18 February (Wed)
10:00-15:30	Field Research in Shibamata, Kanamachi, and Kameari
16:00-17:30	Introductory Guidance at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy
19 February (Thu)
9:00-17:30	Field Research in the Areas West of the Arakawa Floodway
20 February (Fri)
All Day	Individual Research
18:00-19:30	Discussion and Dialogue at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy
21 February (Sat)
All Day	Individual Research
22 February (Sun)
12:00-17:00	On-Site Performative Praxis
17:00-19:00	Discussion and Dialogue VI at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy
23 February (Mon)
13:00-15:00	Final Performance Gathering at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy
15:20-16:50	Discussion and Dialogue at Old Kobayashi Pharmacy

Term II consists of intensive research, exhibit, and performance gathering.

* We accept a limited number of participants to take part in field research and on-site performative praxis. Partial participation is welcome. We walk around various locations in the area. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and other expenses, as well as for their own health and safety. If you are interested in joining, please contact: networktrans.section@gmail.com

** In the evening sessions “Discussion and Dialogue,” we will share the findings from the day’s research and discuss the questions of artistic practice and “site-specificity.” No advance registration is required. Please come directly to the venue.

*** In this project, English serves as the primary common language; however, in practice, both Japanese and English will be used throughout the research and discussions. Those who are not comfortable with either language are still very welcome to participate. During research and discussions, all participants will support one another’s communication, working together to bridge language gaps as we go. We appreciate your understanding. Interpretation will be provided at the performance and dialogue on 23 February.