Hiroshi Hori

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Event Hiroshi Hori
Venue The Performance Space (1983-2007), Redfern, NSW
Umbrella Event Biennale of Sydney 1986
First Date 16 May 1986
Last Date 18 May 1986
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description "The Japanese tradition of performance with dolls [Banraku] dates back to the third century. The making and operating have been separate skills within that tradition, however, Hiroshi Hori has combined these skills and does everything himself - doll making, kimono dyeing, choreography and performance. [...] Banraku has traditionally involved three performers to animate the dolls, however Hori executes the performances by himself. The power and intensity of the performance is related to dance - both performer and puppet move as one, animating the mask with life in which the puppets are capable
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Performance
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Hiroshi Hori Creator
Hiroshi Hori Performer
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Performance Space Database
Event Identifier 143613
Dataset AusStage