Water and Land Niigata Art Festival
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| Water and Land Niigata Art Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Contemporary Art |
| Frequency | Triennale, every 3 years |
| Location(s) | Niigata, Japan |
| Inaugurated | 2009 |
Water and Land Niigata Art Festival (水と土の芸術祭, Mizu no Tsuchi no Geishutsusai) is an art festival which started in 2009. Started by the local government,[1] it is held every three years in Niigata City, Japan. The main theme of the festival is "Where have we come from, and where are we going? - From Niigata's Water and Land: Examining the Future through the Present and the Past -."[2] It aims to explore how local culture in Niigata has been influenced by the water and land in the area,[3] and at the same time, it also asks participants to reflect upon the relationship between nature and humanity.[1] Niigata has always been known as "a place of meeting between water and land", as it is situated between two major rivers in Japan, the Shinano and the Agano, and is known as for its wetlands and rice-growing regions.[3] It also illustrates the respect for the wisdom of Niigata residents' predecessors overcoming natural disasters.