‘Apichatpong Weerasethakul: A Conversation with the Sun (VR)’

Commissioned by Aichi Triennale 2022, the work was created as an experiential performance piece in collaboration with a team of Japanese creatives. The spectator will be drawn into an entanglement of reality, dreams and other states of being. The latest work of Apichatpong Weerasethakul expands into the virtual realm through Virtual Reality (VR).

Visual poetry that reaches beyond language, ripples created by Ryuichi Sakamoto’s music, particles of light floating in the air – is it a dream, a return to the origin of life, or a near-death experience? This work is certain to welcome us into a completely new time-space. Read our interview with him here.

​​​​​​​For visitors from 16 year old.

The VR experience lasts one hour.

• 19/09 : 19:00 - 22:00 (Last admission 21:00)
• 20/09 :14:00 - 22:00 (Last admission 21:00, break time 17:00-19:00)
• 21/09 : 14:00 - 22:00 (Last admission 21:00, break time 17:00-19:00)
• 22/09: 19:00 - 22:00 (Last admission 21:00)
• 26/09 > 29/09 : 14:00 - 22:00 (Last admission 21:00, break time 17:00 - 19:00)
• Entrance will be every 30 minutes.

This event has been organised in the framework of the Close-up: Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

The experience may include visual sequences that could trigger seizures in individuals sensitive to photosensitive epilepsy. We advise those affected to exercise caution.

Please note that the performance starts promptly at the scheduled time. To ensure you are well-prepared, we recommend arriving 15 minutes early to receive instructions. 

A cloakroom will be provided, and you will be asked to remove your shoes to fully immerse yourself in the VR experience.
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​​​​​​​On 26 September, the ticket for the performance also gives you free access to Bozar All Over the P(a)lace 
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​​​​​​​Premier Performance/Produced by Arts Commons Tokyo
Premier Performance/Co-Production: Aichi Triennale 2022, The Japan Foundation, Theater der Welt 2023
Special support: Shane Akeroyd
​​​​​​​Co-operation: RHINO STUDIOS INC., SCAI THE BATHHOUSE, Museo Larco
​​​​​​​Equipment Support: STYLY, Inc.

Produced by Arts Commons Tokyo
​​​​​​​Supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, Japan Arts Council​​​​​​​