YCAM OpenLab 2018
October 6th-8th, 2018
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Commemorating YCAM's 15th anniversary, this years OpenLab sheds lights on YCAM's signature "Lab" which has been the mastermind behind all the projects at YCAM. With the aim of exploring possibilities of media, YCAM has been searching for new thoughts and methods by pushing the envelope. As a result, it has been well recognised in a variety of fields. The theme "Good Sense" not only implies good judgement, but also intellectual moderation or flexibility. For the programs, we will invite different laboratories around the world who have had a great impact on us with their "Good Sense" and talk about creativity and the future that they envision. Inspired by the potential for these dialogues, YCAM intends to continue, with good sense, challenging ourselves in this rapidly changing contemporary society.

Commemorating YCAM's 15th anniversary, this years OpenLab sheds lights on YCAM's signature "Lab" which has been the mastermind behind all the projects at YCAM. With the aim of exploring possibilities of media, YCAM has been searching for new thoughts and methods by pushing the envelope. As a result, it has been well recognised in a variety of fields. The theme "Good Sense" not only implies good judgement, but also intellectual moderation or flexibility. For the programs, we will invite different laboratories around the world who have had a great impact on us with their "Good Sense" and talk about creativity and the future that they envision. Inspired by the potential for these dialogues, YCAM intends to continue, with good sense, challenging ourselves in this rapidly changing contemporary society.

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[Date & Time] October 6th 2018, 4:00pm Open / 5:00pm Start
[Location] Studio A (All Standing)
Tickets
[Early bird] General: ¥3,000
"any"members + Special discount: ¥2,500 / Under 25: ¥2,000
[At door] All: ¥3,500
Release date: 26th August 2018, 10:00am-
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Live show featuring independent labels. A laboratory for music! A short talk by the music labels will be held the following day, October 7th.
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The main session includes opening remarks and 3 talks. In each talk, following the guest presentations, the guests and YCAM staff will discuss the future of "Lab".
*Dates are subject to change.
[Location] Studio A
[Capacity] Each 150 participants
*Reservations until 6th October, 7:00pm.
On the day tickets will be available at the venue.
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Good Sense Connects Communities

[Date & Time] 7th October 2018, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Inviting guest labs who are focusing on networking and linking different communities, we will talk about what it is to create contents and to empower communities.

[Moderators]
Kiyoshi Suganuma [YCAM Educator]
Takuya Ishikawa [YCAM Educator]

Education,
Nurturing Good Sense

[Date & Time] 8th October 2018, 10:30am - 11:45am
Inviting guest labs who have been pushing to make changes in education, we will talk about how to develop educational contents and what it means to learn.

[Moderators]
Keina Konno [YCAM Video & Device Engineer]
Kazuhiro Jo
[YCAM Advisor / Associate Professor, Faculty of Design, Kyushu University]
Daichi Yamaoka [YCAM Educator]
*consecutive interpretation

Good Sense and Creation

[Date & Time] 8th October 2018, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Inviting guest labs who collectively create artwork, we will talk about what is good sense in the context of being creative and what an artistic lab needs to be successful.

[Moderators]
Takayuki Ito [YCAM R&D Director]
Richi Owaki [YCAM Video Engineer, Mediaturge]
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Lounge Session is a casual platform, hosted after the talk sessions. It will be a great opportunity for participants to exchange insights with our guests.
[Date & Time]
7th October 2018, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
8th October 2018, 12:45pm - 1:45pm / 6:00pm - 7:00pm
[Location] Studio D
[Capacity] Each 20 Participants
*We stopped accepting reservation,
because the number of participants reached the capacity.
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Musicians from the "Live" program and one of the directors from the "Film Screening" will explore YCAM's Lab. It will be a different take from the Talk Session program.
[Location] Studio A
[Capacity] Each 150 Participants
*Reservations until 6th October, 7:00pm.
On the day tickets will be available at the venue.
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[Date & Time] 7th October 2018, 3:15pm - 4:00pm Music

[Speakers]
Atsuhiro Ito [Artist, OPTRON Player]
Yoshio Otani [Musician, Critic]
Naruyoshi Kikuchi [Musician, Writer, College Lecturer]
JUBE [Co-director of BLACK SMOKER RECORDS]

[Moderators]
Takuya Ishikawa [YCAM Educator]
Kazuhiro Jo [YCAM Advisor / Associate Professor, Faculty of Design, Kyushu University]
[Date & Time] 8th October 2018, 3:05pm - 3:45pm Film

[Speakers]
Sho Miyake [Film Director]
Koya Kobayashi
Midori Fujiwara
Takamasa Yamasaki [YCAM Student Facilitator]

[Moderators]
Eijun Sugihara [YCAM Curator]
Keina Konno [YCAM Video & Devise Engineer]
Sho Miyake Sho Miyake [Film Director]
Born in 1984, Hokkaido. After graduating from Hitotsubashi University, Faculty of Social Science, released his first feature film "Good For Nothing" in 2010. Having received high acclaims as a film director, he was appointed to the director on YCAM Film Factory vol. 4 and will release "Wild Tour" in 2019.
Sho Miyake Sho Miyake [Film Director]
Born in 1984, Hokkaido. After graduating from Hitotsubashi University, Faculty of Social Science, released his first feature film "Good For Nothing" in 2010. Having received high acclaims as a film director, he was appointed to the director on YCAM Film Factory vol. 4 and will release "Wild Tour" in 2019.
The Meet-Up party brings all the guests, visitors and YCAM staff together. Enjoy meeting and having conversation with people you meet, even for the first time! It will be a great opportunity to expand your network.
[Date & Time]
1th October 2018 , 7:15pm - 9:00pm
[Location]
Studio D
[Capacity]
100 Participants
[Fee]
¥1,000 (with foods and one drink)
*Reservations until 6th October, 7:00pm.
On the day tickets will be available at the venue.
Reservation
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[Location] Studio A
[Capacity] Each 150 Participants
*Reservations until 6th October, 7:00pm.
On the day tickets will be available at the venue.

In line with this years theme, we have selected films that showcase the thrill of being experimental or the unbeatable sensation of accomplishment that trial and error brings. The latest YCAM's film making project "YCAM Film Factory" will be shown as well.
"The Martian"
An astronaut, Mark was left behind the Mars alone. The next expedition won't come for 4 years. Cleverly and surprisingly making full use of his knowledge as a biologist, he tries to stay alive in Mars harsh environment.

2015 / USA / 142 min / Presented by M.M.C.
Director: Ridley Scott
Casts: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig and other
[Date & Time] 7th October 2018, 4:30pm - 6:52pm
YCAM Film Factory vol. 4
"Wild Tour"
Ume is a university student and the facilitator for "DNA of Forest" workshop. The film is about her journey exploring the nature of Yamaguchi with junior high school students Take and Shun.

2018 / Japan / 65 min
/ Presented by: Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM]
Director: Sho Miyake
Casts: Honoka Ito, Ryutaro Yasumitsu, Osuke Kuribayashi and other
[Date & Time] 8th October 2018, 2:00pm - 3:05pm
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ⓒ 2016 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. All Rights Reserved.
©Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM]/Photo: Takashi Honma
Guest Introduction
This exhibition introduces the work of our guests. With accompanying texts, videos or hands-on exhibits, visitors can learn about our guest Lab's past works.
[Location] Studio A Lobby
Many exhibitions and performances shown at YCAM are original works produced by YCAM.The tour explores what happens behind the scenes at YCAM.
[Date & Time]
7th October 2018,
1:15pm - 1:45pm / 2:15pm - 2:45pm
8th October 2018,
12:00pm - 12:30pm / 1:00pm - 1:30pm
[Capacity]
Each 15 Participants
*Reservations until 6th October, 7:00pm.
On the day tickets will be available at the venue.
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Other Events


Other Events

Korogaru Koen Park Commons
Period: 21st July - 28th October 2018
*Closed on Tuesdays.
*Closed on 6-8 Aug, 10-14 Sep for maintenance.
Opening Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Studio B, 2F Gallery
Fee: Free of Charge
More info
Exhibition curated by exonemo + YCAM
Reincarnation of Media Art
Period: 21st July - 28th October 2018
*Closed on Tuesdays
Opening Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Opening Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Foyer
Fee: Free of Charge
More info
Korogaru Koen Park Commons
Period: 21st July - 28th October 2018
*Closed on Tuesdays.
*Closed on 6-8 Aug, 10-14 Sep for maintenance.
Opening Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Studio B, 2F Gallery
Fee: Free of Charge
 More info
Exhibition curated by exonemo + YCAM
Reincarnation of Media Art
Period: 21st July - 28th October 2018)
*Closed on Tuesdays
Opening Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Foyer
Fee: Free of Charge
 More info

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