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Residency Program
Exchange Residency Program
(Japan-based creators sent abroad)
update: 2024.4.3
NAKASHIMA Rika
| Participating Project | Exchange Residency Program (Japan-based creators sent abroad) |
|---|---|
| Activity Based | Tokyo |
| City / Place stayed | Basel / Atelier Mondial |
| Period | 2024.4 - 2024.6 |
Purpose of the residency
Switzerland, among the nations legalising euthanasia (Sterbehilfe), prompts me to contemplate its significance within my research, particularly regarding the interplay of religious beliefs and societal values. Despite my ambivalence, euthanasia(Sterbehilfe)'s association with privilege and capitalism cannot be ignored. Basel's prominence in both euthanasia and its thriving art market raises intriguing questions about contemporary art's role in a post-capitalist context. Through this endeavour, I aim to foster critical dialogue on euthanasia while creating artwork that delves into the complexities surrounding mortality.
Plan during the residency
- Researching about euthanasia (Sterbehilfe)
- Interviewing local people, religious institution and Dignitas
- Visiting Art Basel and International Museum of the Reformation (Geneva)
