Overview

A collaborative project developed by Artspace, Sydney, and Tokyo Wonder Site, Diorama of the City: Between Site & Space explored the complex politics of site, mapping historical resonances, contemporary anxieties and the rhythms of urban life through a dynamic series of international encounters, exhibitions and public events.

In this first leg of a two-stage project, three Sydney-based artists undertook a six-week residency at Tokyo Wonder Site, engaging with the local context and developing work in preparation for a major exhibition in Tokyo.

Artspace reciprocated in 2009 by hosting the Japanese and Australian artists as they developed a second exhibition held in Sydney, which built on the earlier presentation in Japan.

Structured in such a way as to facilitate collaboration and dialogue between Australian and Japanese artists, the overall project sought to strengthen and expand artist networks in the Asia-Pacific region, while introducing audiences in both countries to new and innovative practices in installation, performance and media art.

A joint project developed in collaboration with Tokyo Wonder Site. Part of the Australia-Japan Strategic Ties for the Arts Program, an initiative of Asialink supported by the Australia Japan Foundation and the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.