JW: I wish I was more in Japan undertaking research. Usually, I am there for days rather than weeks, often to promote something that I have produced elsewhere, like the Tanaka exhibition. Facts of Life was over ten years ago, but I would love to think that it still had some relevance. KW: I think the focus of “Facts of Life” is interesting, this idea of every day and the interactions that take place. And now bag up to date, 11 years later. It is interesting how such an exhibition resonates in some ways with my interests. KW: What projects are you now working towards, in terms of Japanese Art, what do you have planned in the next three or four years? JW: Well, our Shimabuku exhibition is one. Interestingly, you talk about Akasegawa because I love to do a show with him. Also Takashi Homma. I am working with Rikuo Ueda, the wind drawing guy, Yuko Fujimoto and On Kawara in Guangzhou. KW: I am fascinated by On Kawara. JW: He is fascinating, one of the best artists in the world right now I think. KW: I am sorry that I rather run through my interview questions. KW: Are you planning on visiting Shanghai Biennale? JW: Yeah, I will. This is two days after Guangzhou.

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