Bridging Past & Future is organised as part of the cultural programme of the Netherlands
Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo. The exhibition celebrates the diversity of creative
collaborations between artists from Japan and the Netherlands against the background
of 425 years of exchange. The exchange of knowledge and skills has led to countless
collaborations that have strengthened the cultures and economies of both countries.
We are looking forward to welcome you at Osaka World Expo to celebrate the past,
present and future of the creative exchange between Japan and the Netherlands.
At its heart, this multifaceted relationship is founded on creative collaboration. The exchange of knowledge and skills has led to countless collaborations that have strengthened the cultures and economies of both countries.
As we mark 425 years since the establishment of exclusive trade relations between the Netherlands and Japan, we reflect on the significance of this shared history. From the early exchanges at Dejima to today’s economic and cultural collaborations, this partnership has been shaped by learning and adaptation. Looking ahead, it serves as a model for international cooperation – one that extends beyond these two nations and highlights the importance of mutual respect and shared benefit in a rapidly changing world.
Exhibition ‘Bridging Past and Future’ at Gallery East (Expo 2025 site) with:
Delta x Hasami, Hozan Zangana x Dave van Gompel, Koen Tossijn x Sugikojo, Mae Engelgeer x Mitsuru Yokoyama, Marius Schwartz x Mariko Okazaki, Raw Color x Fujiyoshida, Sabine Marcelis x CraftxTech, Sander Wassink x Materials of Japan / craftsmen and makers, Studio Acte & Morodomi, Teppei Sugaya x Yoshikazu Yamagata, Artist in Residency CRArita, Artist in Residency Mono Japan, Artist in Residency Ojika Artist in Island, Artist in Residency Fukuroda het vijfde seizoen
Daily from 9:00 – 21:00