- Bridging the gap between Linz and ARS -
I've already introduced the O.K. Center and Bookner House, but I mustn't forget one more building that's fundamental to our discussion of ARS - namely, the ARS Electronica Center, a.k.a. the "ARS Center" that was built in 1996 in the new area of the city along the banks of the Danube. As I mentioned in AAL01, this is a museum that symbolizes Linz and ARS' status as a place where media art can be enjoyed year-round.
- The Roppongi Drifter-
Taking the baton from Toshi and Kiida in the final leg of the ARS Festival is Masahiro "Joey" Kondoh, the owner of a bar located opposite Roppongi Hills. Joey also works as a model, and became acquainted with Toshi and Kiida after appearing in one of their artworks. Having the deep-voiced, dandy Joey talk in a dimly-lit bar, GRINGO, the atmosphere of the interview was very chic. By the way, the word "GRINGO" apparently means "drifter". To read more about it, check out the guest page!
