Details for the Sapporo International Art Festival “SIAF 2027”, scheduled for January-February 2027, were announced. The announcement revealed eight main venues, including the Sapporo Youth Science Museum, and the first group of participating artists.
Sapporo International Art Festival
The Sapporo International Art Festival is a triennial contemporary art event launched in 2014, held in various public spaces across Sapporo, Japan. It aims to transform the city into a creative platform, featuring site-specific installations and performances that engage with Hokkaido’s unique history, environment, and urban landscape. The festival fosters international artistic exchange while encouraging dialogue with local communities and the region’s legacy, from its indigenous Ainu culture to its modern development.
SIAF 2027
“SIAF 2027” refers to the Sapporo International Art Festival scheduled to be held in 2027 in Sapporo, Japan. It is a recurring, large-scale contemporary art event that aims to transform the entire city into an artistic venue, showcasing works from global and local artists. While the specific program for the 2027 edition is still in development, the festival builds on the history of previous editions (first held in 2014 and then in 2023/24) which focused on themes of nature, urban space, and technology in the unique context of Hokkaido.
Sapporo Youth Science Museum
The Sapporo Youth Science Museum, opened in 1979, is a hands-on science center located in the Nopporo Forest Park of Hokkaido, Japan. Its primary mission is to inspire young people through interactive exhibits on physics, biology, and technology, making scientific principles accessible and engaging. The museum is part of a broader cultural and educational complex within the park, designed to foster curiosity and learning in a natural setting.
