Salon mimi

The ancient origin of ceremonies between seasons is believed to bring the world of the living and dead closer together. These particular times of transition are being differentiated from the everyday with rituals. Celebrating recurring events of the year with particular foods is a very important part of Japanese tradition.

Reiko Kanazawa creates each year four experimental dinner events as art: during 'equinox' (spring and autumn), and 'bon' a Japanese custom after summer solstice, as well as 'New Year'. Through these special occasions we have the opportunity to gain awareness of the corporeal and ephemeral nature of our physical presence as well as the seasons.

September 2023  Equinox 12

August 2023  Bon 3

Music by Mohammad Reza Mortazavi

March 2023    Equinox 11

Installation by Reiko Kanazawa and book by Robin Waart

January 2023    New Year 3                                                                       

Lectures by Anselm Franke and by Dr. Ralph Amann