Art for Society

Initiatives of Ars Electronica Japan: Art for Society

“Art is not for decoration. Art is a force to create new dialogues.”
Ars Electronica Japan creates new frameworks to merge art and society. Just as Ars Electronica has practiced a unique social framing of art for the city of Linz over 40 years, Ars Electronica Japan considers the city as a laboratory for our future. Making culture accessible for everybody and converting ordinary environments to creative locations for citizens is key – so together with artists, Ars Electronica Japan offers innovative cultural programs, exhibitions and workshops under the motto “Art for Society.