Immersion in the Japanese concept of MA - 25 January

This Saturday, January 25, the MA. ART SPACE opens its doors to you for an unprecedented immersion in the universe of the Japanese concept of 間 (MA).
On the program, a captivating conference by Adina Mazzoni-Cernus and a koto and shamisen concert by Aki Sato, all enhanced by an exhibition by the artist Michel Mazzoni. An evening to explore this unique notion of space and temporality.

What is 間?
MA is a Japanese concept that embodies the space or interval between objects and events, playing on spatial and temporal dimensions. Represented by the kanji 間 (a sun between two doors), it symbolizes both what separates and what unites. In Japanese culture, MA is essential in aesthetics, architecture, music or calligraphy: it embodies the silence between two notes, the fluidity of spaces, and visual rhythm. More than a simple separation, MA values harmony and attention to detail, offering a holistic vision of beauty and the relationships between elements.

Conference by Adina Mazzoni-Cernus in French
Saturday January 25 • 18:00 p.m. > 19:00 p.m.
A specialist in Japanese culture, speaker and journalist Adina Mazzoni-Cernus will explore the concept of MA, addressing its history, aesthetics and traditions. She will highlight this pillar of Japanese thought that influences architecture, music, and the art of living by cultivating harmony and rhythm.

Discussions and hot drinks
Saturday January 25 • 19:00 p.m. > 19:30 p.m.
True to the concept of the MA, this moment of rest will allow participants to better understand future interventions.

Concert by Aki Sato, koto and shamisen player
Saturday January 25 • 19:30 p.m. > 20:00 p.m.
Musician Aki Sato, famous koto player and shamisen, will give a concert celebrating MA in traditional Japanese music. Through silences and notes, she illustrates this philosophical concept where sound and silence dialogue to reveal the beauty of emptiness.

Exhibition by Michel Mazzoni
Artist Michel Mazzoni offers a reinterpretation of the MA aesthetic in a contemporary temporality. Through his images, he captures spaces, variations of light and details, thus offering a striking illustration of the MA philosophy.

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Location :  My. Art Space, Rue de la Victoire 102, 1060 Saint-Gilles
Date and time : Saturday, January 25, from 18:00 p.m. to 20:30 p.m.
Price : 30 euros (drink tasting included)
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