Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, who have been supportive of activities in Echigo-Tsumari for more than two decades, entrusted their dream to this community and made it realised as “Kabakov’s Dream” in the summer 2021. In this article, KONO Wakana, the curator of this project shares the full picture of the project.

It has been decided that the 8th iteration of ETAT will be held this summer while confronting the challenges related to COVID-19. About 20 years on since the first festival, KITAGAWA Fram, General Director of ETAT reviews the origin of the festival as he writes about his strong determinations to take the next step forward.

The top page of the "Art from the Land" changes every month under different themes. Illustrations by Ikoma Sachiko were on the top page from August to October 2020.

A journey to visit artworks in Echigo-Tsumari with KOM_I of Wednesday Campanella. Following the first half of the journey which made us wonder about spirits and gods, we will have a closer look at the relations of artists, artworks and the region as we explore artworks offering experience of staying overnight which she had been wanting to visit for long time.

KOM_I, known as a singer of the music unit called Wednesday Campanella recently released a work of music and projected image which was created during their stay in Yakushima Island as well as started acting career. Let's follow her trail of a primitive journey in Echigo-Tsumari.