Yuko Mohri's installation at the 2024 Venice Biennale challenges conventional Japanese art expectations. Inspired by a childhood science experiment, her piece incorporates rotting fruit as a source of energy. This innovative exhibit reflects a broader movement within Japan, aiming to reposition itself in the global art scene, reminiscent of its cultural dominance in the 1980s. Collaboration among government officials, gallerists, and business leaders has strengthened support for artists like Mohri, as they work together to cultivate international recognition and overcomes the shadows of economic stagnation since the Lost Decade.
"I started out as a joke, memories of a school science experiment turned lemons into makeshift batteries sparked the idea for my Biennale exhibit with rotting fruit."
"The real story of my success happened behind the scenes, where government officials and business leaders formed a network to support artists internationally."
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