2010 Volume 22 Pages 11-30
This paper shows various experiences of regeneration practice in Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial and introduces Setouchi International Art Festival 2010. Echigo-Tsumari which is located on the periphery of Niigata Prefecture is covered by heavy snow in winter and depopulated. We have tried to regenerate these communities through Art Festival production. Modern art inspires residents through visualization of their memories and history of the places and spaces, and attracts visitors to the Festival. Although many conflicts between staff and residents are seen at first, a lot of residents gradually participated in the works of the artists and visitors became supporters of the community. Peripheral region and community can be regenerated through the Art based on the history and culture of the space.
