Christopher Joshua BENTON

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Christopher Joshua BENTON

Participating Project	International Creator Residency Program
Activity Based	Portsmouth (United States) / Abu Dhabi
City / Place stayed	Tokyo
Period	2025.1 - 2025.3

Purpose of the residency

I am researching the history of the oceanic pearl trade that connects the Arabian Gulf to Japan and Africa through its intersection with global identities and migration. This will result in plans for exhibition, including film and installation.

Plan during the residency

• Archival research with Mikimoto
• Ethnographic research in Hayama
• Research trip Ago Bay
• Research trip to Mikimoto Pearl Island
• Research trip Mikimoto Tatoku Pearl Farm

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