What makes Kyoto Kyoto? Is it the quiet elegance of its temples, the fleeting burst of cherry blossoms, or the daily rituals of its residents? Kyoto Ephemera is an experiential map-making workshop that invites participants to explore and contribute their interpretations of the city’s essence. By answering fundamental questions and bringing ephemeral objects that reflect their connection to Kyoto, attendees will co-create a living tapestry of the city’s identity.
Kyoto is a city defined by its layers—cultural, historical, natural, and personal. In this workshop, participants will have the creative freedom to express what Kyoto means to them, collaboratively building a map that captures the city’s many dimensions. Using objects, stories, sketches, and reflections, the canvas will evolve into a shared narrative of Kyoto’s spirit. Come with your stories, and your ephemeral objects. Together, we’ll answer, “What makes Kyoto—Kyoto?” and create a shared vision of this remarkable city.
We will explore collective answers for questions like:
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Contribute Ephemeral Objects: Participants are encouraged to (but not essentially) bring small items that represent Kyoto to them—leaves, tickets, photographs, drawings, or any meaningful artifact. These objects will become part of the collaborative canvas, reflecting the city’s multi-faceted identity. Collaborative Map-Making: With full creative freedom, participants will transform the workshop space into a vibrant, multi-dimensional map of Kyoto. Using their contributions and imaginations, the map will become a living record of the city’s ephemeral beauty and enduring character.
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Location: 〒603-8227 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Murasakino Kitafunaokacho, 42 船岡山公園管理事務所内 https://www.google.com/maps/place/一級建築士事務所+STUDIO+MONAKA/@35.0399983,135.7412391,20z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x600107f75305d1eb:0xecc5d134e10293c7!2sFunaokayama+Park!8m2!3d35.0391759!4d135.7425547!16s%2Fg%2F11r7p_xyd!3m5!1s0x600107f603f359c5:0x7cd9d342bce0cd3c!8m2!3d35.0402966!4d135.7413326!16s%2Fg%2F11g68y_fqk?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDExNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Date: 23th January 2025 17:00 - 18:30 Fee: FREE