To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the passing of Butoh founder Hijikata Tatsumi, this exhibition is focused on the theme of "Butoh-fu," Hijikata's unique method of scoring or notating Butoh performances and showcases never-before-seen materials and footages. Through the notes of his disciples and video recordings of performances, this exhibition reflects on the passing down of Butoh to future generations. By presenting these materials alongside related programs such as performances and screenings, it provides a platform for introducing the concept of an "Movement Archive" in Japan and abroad.
Overview
Date: January 19 (Mon.)–March 14 (Sat.), 2026
Closed: Weekends and public holidays, February 2 (Mon.), March 9 (Mon.)
Special openings: January 31 (Sat.), March 14 (Sat.)
Exhibition hours: 11:00 – 18:00
Venue: Keio University Art Center (KUAC) 1F Art Space of South Annex, Mita Campus
Entrance fee: Free of charge
Hosted by: Keio University Art Center (KUAC)
Organizers: Keio University Art Center (KUAC), Portfolio Butoh
In cooperation with: Hijikata Tatsumi Asbestos Hall, Butoh Laboratory, Japan
Supported by: The Kao Foundation for Arts and Sciences
*This project was funded in part by a FY2025 Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C): "Movement Archive" - International Research of Creative Use of Archival Materials (25K03758)
Please refer to the exhibition website for the latest information.
http://www.art-c.keio.ac.jp/en/news-events/event-archive/artarchive28/
