Paul-Andre Fortier

Born in Quebec, Canada in 1948.

After working as a teacher of theater and literature, joined company "Nouvelle Air" in 1973, which produced prominent choreographers in Quebec such as Ginette Laurin and Edouard Lock (Lalala Human Steps).

Since he made his debut in 1978 as a choreographer, he has immediately received recognition for his viewpoints penetrating human relations, people's weak points, taboos, and conventional ideas. He presented his works one after another in different countries, and came to Japan in 2004, when he introduced his piece "Tensions" at the Aoyama Dance Biennale. The piece depicting solitude from his uniquely fresh viewpoint attracted a great deal of attention.

After teaching at Quebec University for ten years, he is currently working as a residential artist at Place des Arts, Comprehensive Art Center in Montreal. Also he acts vice-chairman of Quebec Council of the Arts.

Atsushi Tanabe

Video artist (He takes part in the production of "30 x 30")
Atsushi Tanabe was born in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1971, and currently lives in Yamaguchi City.

While creating video installations, he directs TV commercials. In 2002, he presented his solo exhibition "I-portrait" (Aspirante switch, Hofu City). At Yamaguchi Kirara Expo in 2001, he made moving images for the show at Yamaguchi City Pavilion.

Takao Minami

Media artist (He takes part in the production of "1 x 60")
Born in Osaka in 1976, and currently lives in Kyoto.

He has been actively working worldwide as a member of art unit "Ressentiment" and live-image performance group "USUSU" He took part in "Rock the future" exhibition in Liverpool, U.K. in 2005, and YCAM opening event "Media Sockets" in 2003.