"Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK)" Transitions to a New Direction System, Moving to a "Leadership Committee" Comprised of Seven Directors
Art fair Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) is transitioning to a new co-direction system, the "Leadership Committee," starting April 1st.Summary
Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), a contemporary art fair held in Kyoto, announced its transition to a new co-direction system, the "Leadership Committee," composed of seven directors, effective April 1st. This move aims to strengthen collaboration with directors and specialists across various fields, incorporate more diverse perspectives, and develop ACK into a more open platform, aligning with its core concept of "Collaboration." The seven members of the Leadership Committee will cover roles such as Experience Director, Operations Director, Educational Program Director, and others. Meanwhile, the current Fair Director, Yuka Yamashita, will shift to promoting activities as the Chairperson of ACK Ambassadors, an advisory body of key figures and collectors. The Leadership Committee stated that they prioritize collaboration that goes beyond mere cooperation, emphasizing the deepening of strengths through the stimulation of different values, and believe that continuously updating the fair's format in response to the times is the path forward for art fairs.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)