0Corporate Art Collections– S t o r i e s o f P i c t u r e s To l d b y C o m p a n i e s i n O s a k aReport 2018
The Corporate Art Collection Executive Committee ofKansai Association of Corporate Executives

Foreword
An art exhibition “Corporate Art Collections – Stories of Pictures Told by
Companies in Osaka” was held by the Corporate Art Collection Executive
Committee of Kansai Association of Corporate Executives from October 4 thto 18 th 2018, exhibiting works of art collected and owned by member
companies of Kansai Association of Corporate Executives.
The exhibition attracted a total of 4,636 visitors, who enjoyed splendid
paintings which are rarely shown to the public.

Envisioning as a social experiment to be inherited by the Nakanoshima
Museum of Art, the exhibition set late opening hours till 8 to enablebusiness persons to enjoy art after work.
To highlight this, “Fukushima Art Bar” a food festival incorporating 16
restaurants around the Fukushima area as well as mini-concerts performedby young talented musicians were held in conjunction with the exhibition.
Also, a series of “art communication programs” conducted by expert staffwas implemented for the children who are to live through vibrantly difficult
time to come.

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Background and History

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From the proposal (May, 2016) by “Kansai 2019・20・21 Committee” of Kansai
Association of Corporate Executives;
Taking the mega events in 2019, 2020 and 2021 as opportunities to come, thebusiness organizations (including Kansai Association of Corporate Executives etc.) as
well proactively envision, by cooperating with each other, supporting the creation of anenvironment in which many people as possible can actively come in touch with cultureand art so that people can obtain true understandings towards the social diversity while
having precious experiences. It is hoped that implementing this will create new impetus
in the local community.

(…) To make full use of the opportunity that many of cultural events of excellent
qualities will come, it is recommended for schools to actively work on providing
educational opportunities in which children and students can touch upon culture andart. At home, adults also need to foster their cultural literacy and create anenvironment in which children and family members can participate in cultural activities.

This proposal was the basis of holding the art exhibition showing
art works from the collections of collaborating companies.
This project, implemented by the business organization with supports from citizens, wasrealized by the contributions from many business leaders who understood the project’s
mission to make a better society, including education for the next generation’s children.

Purpose of the Exhibition

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Contributing to fostering next generation’s human resources whoown rich creativity and sensitivity, by drawing on the deep culturalbase - the strength of Osaka and Kansai. Making the corporate
art collections open to the public will increase the value ofOsaka and Kansai.
Enhancing the cultural literacy of citizens of Osaka and Kansai
through abundant art and cultural experience. In particular,
providing educational programs to foster children’s
sensitivity of the next generation.
(reference) Sensitivity will foster children’s abilities. Art and cultural experience during the childhood (especiallyaround the age of 10) is important in the education for the next generation. (From a lecture by Mr. Yutaka Mino,Director, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art) Art appreciation education using interactive dialogue improves questioning
and thinking skills which give “power to live.” (Interview with Ms. Noriko Fuku, Kyoto University of Art and Design,Professor)

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Realizing the exhibition in small size as private sector’s social
experiment, as well as making a recommendation to the city ofOsaka that the exhibition will be inherited by the Nakanoshima
Museum of Art opening in 2021, with the outcome of holding
the exhibition.

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Overview

4□General Supervision ： Mr. Setsuya Hashizume(Professor, Osaka University / Formerly Curator, Osaka City Museumof Modern Art Preparation Office)□Venue：

DOJIMA RIVER FORUM GALLERY□Period：

October 4 th, 2018 (Thu) – 18 th (Thu) 10:00-20:00 (till 18:00 on Oct.18)
No closure during the exhibition period□Exhibition：

Exhibiting paintings from corporate collections owned by companies in Kansai(24 paintings loaned from 16 companies)□Admission：

Adults 500yen/ High school students and younger children Free

□Organizer：

Kansai Association of Corporate Executives
Corporate Art Collection Executive Committee□Secretariat：

Panasonic Corporation□Support：

The Asahi Shimbun Company, SANKEI SHIMBUN CO., LTD., Nikkei Inc., Mainichi
Newspapers Co., The Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK Osaka Broadcasting Station, Asahi
Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.,
Kansai Television Co. Ltd., Television Osaka Inc., Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation□Operational Support： Public Interest Incorporated Foundation
The Kansai-Osaka 21st Century Association□Cooperation：

Kyoto University of Art and DesignArt Communication
Program

The Art Communication Program is an art educational
method that does not give information on art works oneway, but develops children’s capacity by drawing upon
communication's basic skills - “looking, thinking, talkingand listening.”
Look： not just look at pictures but look thoroughattentively.
Think ： think about pictures relying on one’s intuitions
Talk： tell group members one’s own feelings andquestions putting them into appropriate words
Listen ： listen to other’s opinions attentively
Support：Kyoto University of Art and Design

Going Forward

Next exhibition’s period and location:
January 24th – February 15th , 2020 (Enokojima Art, Culture andCreative Center, Osaka Prefecture)

We are aiming at establishing this exhibition as a social contribution
project initiated by a business organization and also envision
handing it over to the Nakanoshima Museum of Art that plans toopen in 2021.

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