Exhibition “CONTACT”
Where the World Meets Japanese Art and Culture
Aiming to highlight the connections between art from Japan and around the world, Maha Harada served as the director and curator for CONTACT- Where the World Meets Japanese Art and Culture, an exhibition held in conjunction with the International Council of Museums’ (ICOM) 2019 General Conference in Kyoto.
Hosted at Kiyomizu-dera, one of Kyoto’s most iconic Buddhist temples, the exhibit showcased a colorful collection of works, from Richter and Beuys to Matisse and Osamu Tezuka.
Harada also released an original novel to coincide with the exhibition.
Inaugural
Global Co-Creation Ambassador,
City of Kyoto
Maha Harada, having curated and directed the exhibition “CONTACT,” written works set in Kyoto such as “Stranger in Kyoto,” and being a resident of Kyoto, was appointed by the City of Kyoto in 2026 as one of its inaugural Global Co-Creation Ambassadors.
As an Ambassador, Harada will continue to share the enchanting appeal of Kyoto’s culture that captivates people around the world, in greater depth and breadth.