1. Please give us a brief introduction on the thread of the modern art

 development since 1950s and the current situation of the Japanese art

 circle.

In 1950, after Japans defeat in the second World War, there was a new

 movement occured in Japan called "Gutai", in which the group, known forthe artist Kazuo Shiraga, of the artists deny existing expression and

 materials and created new form. of artwork. At the same time, the

 influence of "Art Informal" reached from the western world. There were two kinds, one persures the original japanese culture, like "Gutai" and the

 other one is developed under the infulence of western (Europe) art and

 then now American art (which is still new compared to those of Europe.) I think the situation now is still the similar.

2. It seems that most of the artists you represent have typical

 Japanese style. in their art. Is this the result of your selection or it is the

 obvious trend of the younger generation?

I guess, at the moment, typical Japanese style. means the work which

 has influence of Manga and Anime (animation), if "typical" doesnt mean"traditional". As to our artists, their works might seem "typical" but

 they learn and refer well to the old master of Japanese art and their

 artworks, such as "Kano school" as mainstream and "Ukiyoe" as subculture, and reflect the technique and concept in the contemporary art and giveit a new interpretation, and in that way, their works are differ from"typical" Japanese style.

3. You also cooperate with Chinese artists, whats the difference

 youve found between the emerging Japanese and Chinese artists?  It is saidthat you are going to set up a new branch in Beijing in the coming

 April.Why do you pay such attention to China?

I am in a middle of doing a research on Chinese artists and getting to

 know them, so I can not say much right now. As you say, I am setting upa new branch in Beijing, because I think China, Beijing, can be a

 central hub of art where the culture from Asian and Western country

 encounter.

4. In recent years, under the culture globalization, more and more

 western collectors are eager to get into the real situation of Asia

 art.Thats why CIGE this year tries to show the whole art panorama of Asia,especially the eastern and southern Asia. Could you please foretell the future of Asia Contemporary Art and the market?

In Asia, if the international biennnales such as in Shanghai,

 Singapore, Korea, Taipei and Yokohama and high quality artfair with good art gallery collaborate together with establishment of new and majorart prize for young artist, it would create international art market in

 Asia which attract collectors, curators and other art people from all

 over the world.

5.  As a participator, what fs your expection on CIGE 2008 art fair?

I look forward a encounter with many good artworks.

Our new space will open in Beijing during CIGE. Please visit and I hope

 you enjoy the artworks by fine Japanese artists.

作者：杜卡