【内容】
時代を創造する者は誰か！
1954年、岡本太郎43歳のときに出版された『今日の芸術』。
この本には、「時代を創造する者は誰か」というサブタイトルがつけられていました。
1996年、岡本太郎没、享年84歳。
その直後、岡本太郎記念現代芸術大賞 (2006年 岡本太郎現代芸術賞に改称) 、通称「ＴＡＲＯ賞」が創設されました。
彼の遺志を継ぎ、まさに「時代を創造する者は誰か」を問うための賞。
今年は第27回をむかえます。
「時代を創造する者は誰か」―この半世紀前の太郎の真摯な問いかけを胸に刻んで、創作活動に邁進する方々の、幅広い応募を呼びかけたいと思います。
応募規定に沿う作品であれば、その形状、技法等はまったく自由。
美術のジャンル意識を超え、審査員を驚かす「ベラボーな」（太郎がよく使った言葉です）作品の応募を期待しています。
【応募資格】
作品を自ら創作し、その著作権を有する個人または団体。
国籍・年齢及びプロフェッショナル・アマチュアを問いません。
【応募締切】2023年9月15日
【WEB】https://taro-okamoto.or.jp/taro-award/第27回/recruit
【Application Overview】
Who will Make History!
In 1954, the 43-year-old Taro Okamoto published a book called “Today’s Art”. The subtitle to this book was “Who will Make History”.
Taro Okamoto passed away in 1996 at the age of 84.
The Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art, commonly referred to as the “TARO Award”, was established shortly after Taro passed away. In continuing the dreams of the late Taro Okamoto, the Award invites and challenges artists “Who will Make History”
After years of presenting the Award, the TARO Award was renewed in 2006. “Taro Okamoto Memorial Award for Contemporary Art” was renamed the “Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art”, which now also grants the “Taro Okamoto Award” (one recipient), “Toshiko Okamoto Award” (one recipient), and “Special Award” (multiple recipients).
Recipients of the “Taro Okamoto Award” and “Toshiko Okamoto Award” may have the chance to exhibit their works at the Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum in Aoyama. Selected art works will be displayed at the Taro Okamoto Museum of Art in Kawasaki City, and follow-ups will be conducted to check on the future potentials of the recipients. The Award renewal in 2006 also serves the meaning of carrying on the final wish of Toshiko Okamoto, who passed away in 2005 and was a long-time supporter of Taro and this Award after his decease.
We are calling on the application from a wide range of people that remember Taro’s straight and sincere question “Who will Make History”and individuals that will be devoted to creative works.
Works can be in any form and technique as long as it complies with the rules listed in the application.
We are looking for art works that transcend genres and “fabulous” (a word that Taro often used) pieces that will startle the judges.
【Qualifications】
1. An individual or group who holds a copyright of the works to be applied.
2. Open to all nationalities, ages and professions (professionals and amateurs).
【deadline】September 15, 2023