This program welcomes NISHINO Shinjiro, a member of the International Jury of the festival and CEO of Gas As Interface Inc. He will speak about the development of his art practices, from launching the art book series GASBOOK in 1996, which introduced creators from Japan and abroad, to initiating the art complex GASBON METABOLISM in Yamanashi Prefecture in 2022.

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PROFILE

NISHINO Shinjiro

Representative Director, GAS AS INTERFACE CO., LTD. In 1996, Shinjiro Nishino launched "GASBOOK," a platform to gather and showcase new ideas in art and design from around the world. In 2004, he established GAS AS I/F, a company that serves as a platform connecting creators with society and businesses both domestically and internationally. Since 2006, he has been running "CALM & PUNK GALLERY" in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, acting as a bridge between art and business. In August 2022, Nishino also initiated "GASBON METABOLISM," a multi-disciplinary art facility in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, aiming to contribute to the promotion of art and culture.