They aim to disrupt everyday reality, inviting the local community to explore the hidden aspects of life – those that cannot be seen, heard, tasted, thought or written. This exclusion is not merely a result of negligence, but rather of our collective unawareness and indifference, shaped by entrenched cultural values, ignorance and a lack of opportunity.
WE ARE THE HOUSE highlights the importance of learning to express oneself and being able to imagine, think and feel an alternative future. The salon serves as an open, inclusive space where creators and the public engage in dialogue through films, workshops, music, parties and food. The performance is a celebratory event where creators showcase their work, enriched by the knowledge and insights coming from the salon's discussions.
Team
Arne Hendriks – artist and artistic research
Hiro Koizumi – rice farmer and future miso maker
Cor van der Weele – bean farmer and philosopher
Mily Bogaarts – pottery design
Josef Zappe – furniture design
Verily Klaassen – Rabobank Art Lab
About Tomoko Mukaiyama
Tomoko is a Japanese-Dutch pianist and artist who pushes boundaries. She creates multimedia performances in which she embarks on a sensory adventure with her audience. Her work combines different disciplines, forms and styles, addressing gender inequality, the female body and the relationship with our natural environment.
Events
Salon (31 May–7 June), Kyoto Art Center, ANEWAL Gallery and Gyokuryuin Temple.
Performance, 21 and 22 March 2026, Kyoto Art Center.
Part of the showcase Universal Equity (16 May–9 June) in the Event Space of the Dutch Pavilion.
A talk show will take place on 8 June, 15:00–17:00, also in the Event Space.
Credits
WE ARE THE HOUSE is a production of the Tomoko Mukaiyama Foundation, in co-production with the Kyoto Art Center, Nieuwe Instituut and Holland Festival. Additional support provided by Dutch Culture, the Dutch Embassy, Fonds Podiumkunsten, Kyoto Municipality, ANEWAL Gallery, Multus and Culture All Nippon (CAN).