What are 'archaeological sites'? It is where traces of people's activities exist, which are revealed through excavation. The excavations by Keio University carried out during the construction of Keio Museum Commons (KeMCo) in 2018–2019 yielded many records and artefacts dated from the Edo period to the Jomon period. Still, the items collected were not all the vestiges of life that were buried at the site. Excavation is an act of selecting which traces to preserve, and 'archaeological sites' and 'history' are constructed through the selection. In this exhibition, we would like to focus on the results of selection and omissions, questioning the very status of 'archaeological sites' and 'history' itself. In addition, we will exhibit a project-based installation centered around the idea of artefacts in collaboration with the artist Kenji Yamada.
Overview
Date: Monday, 6 March–Thursday, 27 April, 2023
*Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
**Special opening on Saturday: 3/18, 4/22, Closed on Monday: 3/13, 4/17
Venue: Keio Museum Commons (East Annex, Keio University Mita Campus)
Opening Time: 11:00 – 18:00
Admission: Free, open to the public
Please visit the KeMCo website for more information on the exhibition and related programmes: https://kemco.keio.ac.jp/en/
