Open The Box 2025
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General

Artist: Shinji Ohmaki

Curated by Veronica Wong

with Assistant Curator Christy Chow and Coordinator Vanessa Wong

Open the Box 2025 is a durational spectator-led  programme created by Japanese artist Shinji Ohmaki that invites audiences of all ages to explore alternative and innovative approaches to community engagement and to shape the future of museums. Gallery and white cube spaces are typically platforms for curators' and artists' creativity. During this special event, however, the roles will be reversed—the gallery will feature collective works created by artists, visitors and participants.

Biography

Shinji Ohmaki

Born 1971 in Gifu, Japan, Shinji Ohmaki is an artist who represents the latest wave of the Japanese art scene. He is known for his vibrant and playful use of space and materials in architectural settings, employing his philosophy of the relationship between time and space to blur physical borders. His dynamic installations turn the exhibition space into an extraordinary world, inspiring viewers’ physical senses. His works have been shown in many international exhibitions and collected by important institutions around the world.