Centuries of cultural relations
Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai will be a platform for international exchange in the field of art, culture and heritage. Japan and the Netherlands have a strong historical bond. In 2025, we will celebrate 425 years of cultural and economic relations between our two countries. In this era of social ecological, and political challenges, this close bond forms the foundation - common ground - for a hopeful and shared vision of the future.
Nieuwe Instituut, curator of the cultural programme, will develop a multivocal programme in collaboration with the Netherlands - and Japan - based organisations and makers. It will build upon our differences and cultivate learning and exchange. A wide variety of cultural disciplines will shape an exciting programme: from design, photography, and dance, to digital art, fashion, and architecture. This programme will take place both in and around the Netherlands pavilion and beyond.