Tuesday, June 19, 2012

The amazing art of Ken Mai

The opening night of Cris af Enehielm´s exhibition Geisha! was highlighted by two performances of the Japanese, Helsinki-based butoh artist Ken Mai.
I saw the second one, and it was an experience beyond understanding : impressive, energizing, deeply touching.
The artist himself was so touched by the attention of the audience that he started to cry...
 
At the moment Ken is in Paris where he has his two  ”Poem of Phenomenon” solo performances and a workshop. In July he will be in Russia and in Italy.
The schedule of Ken Mai´s performances and butoh workshops you find here:

And do not miss the Cris af Enehielm´s wonderful exhibition Geisha! which is open until August 12th, 2012, at Galerie Forsblom, Lönnrotinkatu 5, 00120 Helsinki.
Photos © Paula Hietaranta

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