[Osaka] Symposium "Oral Art History: Beginnings and the Present"
A symposium on Oral Art History, exploring its formation and utilization in artistic fields, will be held at Osaka University Nakanoshima Center.Summary
The symposium, "Oral Art History: Beginnings and the Present," will take place at the Osaka University Nakanoshima Center on March 22, 2026. The event focuses on the growing significance of oral history—treating personal narratives as primary sources—within the art domain to uncover layers of experience not captured by works or institutions alone. The program is divided into two parts: "Collection of Voices," featuring presentations on oral history initiatives from institutions like the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the Architectural Institute of Japan, and "Practice and Deviation," which will discuss the collection and utilization of testimonial materials based on practical experiences in design archiving and exhibition making. The symposium is organized by the Japan Art Oral History Archive and is free to attend.
(Source：artscape)