February 5, 2013

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Pornography and Sexual Violence Protection Society (PAPS) Coordinators: Ms. Chiyoko Yokota, Mr. Nariya Morita, Ms. Setsuko Miyamoto, Ms. Naomi Yuzawa

Director of Mori Art Museum Nanjo Fumio

Dear Sir/Madam, I have received your letter dated January 25th.
The museum responds as follows:

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Since its opening, the Mori Art Museum has made it its mission to introduce important contemporary artists, both Japanese and international, to Japan and the world. Contemporary art often tackles the issues of the modern society we live in in an experimental, critical and provocative way, resulting in the emergence of a wide variety of perspectives whose evaluation has yet to be settled. The Mori Art Museum takes the position of introducing such new perspectives as widely as possible, provided this does not violate any laws.

In organizing this exhibition of Aida Makoto, one of Japan's most important contemporary artists, the Mori Art Museum took into consideration the need to present as comprehensively as possible, without bias, the diverse body of work that Aida has produced to date. His work often reveals unique, unconventional perspectives on topics such as war, nation, love, desire, and art. We believe that the true essence of Aida's art, which is full of humor and insight, can only be understood through a comprehensive presentation of his work.
Art museums are a place where various ways of thinking are expressed through art, thereby generating opportunities for dialogue and discussion. It seems important that many people with different opinions exchange views regarding this exhibition. Moreover, one of the great things about Japan is that it is a society in which individuals can freely express and present their diverse opinions. The Mori Art Museum hopes to continue to introduce a wide range of contemporary art works to society at large, and to play a role as a foundation for discussion and dialogue.

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