2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the city partnership between Hamburg and Osaka. On this occasion, we are delighted to present the group exhibition “Mit allen Wassern gewaschen - すべては水であらわれる”, in which the works of seven outstanding Japanese and German artists will be shown together for the first time. The bringing together of contemporary artistic positions from both twin cities not only reflects the friendly relationship between the two cosmopolitan port metropolises, but also supports the cultural exchange that has been increasingly promoted since 1989. Those who have been washed in all waters are proverbially clever, experienced and, admittedly, a little cunning. Creative work requires all of these qualities, as artists are often faced with challenges that demand imaginative solutions. The current exhibition is therefore also to be understood as an intercultural dialog platform that invites its visitors to actively participate in the contemporary art discourse.

The three Hamburg-based artists Josephin Böttger, Mariella Mosler and Oliver Ross will consequently take part in the ART OSAKA 2024 (Expanded Section, location: kagoo) from July 18-22, 2024, where they will once again present a completely new selection of works on an area of around 100m². In this way, the artists will also make a decisive contribution to promoting bilateral cultural dialog in Japan.... show less