Programs

Faou Foundation promotes awareness of our planet’s natural treasures through community-based educational programming in conjunction with each of its public art installations. These programs are designed to support each Mariko Mori installation, increase the accessibility of the artwork to the public, enhance its educational value, and provide a forum for exploring the dialogue between art and nature. Faou utilizes art as a means to engage local communities in celebrating and conserving natural resources.

 

 

 
 
 
Summer in the City Event
Summer in the City with SerCidadao Closing Event, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 9, 2022
Summer in the City with SerCidadao Closing Event, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 9, 2022
Students gathered for an evening of art, poetry, music and performances.

Students gathered for an evening of art, poetry, music and performances.

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Solstice Performance
Solstice Performance at Seven Light Bay, Miyako Island, Japan, June 21, 2021
Solstice Performance at Seven Light Bay, Miyako Island, Japan, June 21, 2021
Mariko Mori marked the solstice with a performance at Seven Light Bay.

Mariko Mori marked the solstice with a performance at Seven Light Bay.

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2019 Field Trip to Benesse
Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse Art Site, Naoshima, Japan, August 2019
Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse Art Site, Naoshima, Japan, August 2019
Faou supported high school students from Miyako Island to experience Benesse Art Site, a vibrant art community.

Faou supported high school students from Miyako Island to experience Benesse Art Site, a vibrant art community.

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Children's Ring Program
Children's Ring Program, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, October 29, 2017
Children's Ring Program, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, October 29, 2017
Faou sponsored an INEA and PEC children’s program to view the Ring exhibition and artwork firsthand.

Faou sponsored an INEA and PEC children’s program to view the Ring exhibition and artwork firsthand.

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Summer in the City Program
Summer in the City with SerCidadao, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 4-April 9, 2022
Summer in the City with SerCidadao, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 4-April 9, 2022
Youth between 13-21 years visited cultural institutions in Rio over five weeks.

Youth between 13-21 years visited cultural institutions in Rio over five weeks.

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Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice, Ring at Veu da Noiva, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 20, 2021
Winter Solstice, Ring at Veu da Noiva, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 20, 2021
During the winter solstice, the sun aligns perfectly with the Ring.

During the winter solstice, the sun aligns perfectly with the Ring.

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2018 Field Trip to Benesse
Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse Art Site, Naoshima, Japan, December 2018
Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse Art Site, Naoshima, Japan, December 2018
Faou supported high school students from Miyako Island to experience Benesse Art Site, a vibrant art community.

Faou supported high school students from Miyako Island to experience Benesse Art Site, a vibrant art community.

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Ring Exhibition
Ring Exhibition at INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, August 1, 2017
Ring Exhibition at INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, August 1, 2017
Faou and INEA hosted an exhibition of Ring at PEC (Cunhambebe State Park) Visitor Center that highlighted the fabrication of Ring.

Faou and INEA hosted an exhibition of Ring at PEC (Cunhambebe State Park) Visitor Center that highlighted the fabrication of Ring.

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Art and Design Workshops
Art and Design Workshops at Gaia Art Association, March 19-20, 2022
Art and Design Workshops at Gaia Art Association, March 19-20, 2022
Students participated in art and design workshops and met with artist Mariko Mori.

Students participated in art and design workshops and met with artist Mariko Mori.

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2017 Field Trip to Benesse
Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse Art Site, Naoshima, Japan, March 2018
Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse Art Site, Naoshima, Japan, March 2018
Faou supported high school students from Miyako Island to experience Benesse Art Site, a vibrant art community.

Faou supported high school students from Miyako Island to experience Benesse Art Site, a vibrant art community.

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Children's Ring Tour
Children’s Ring Tour, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, June 12, 2017
Children’s Ring Tour, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, June 12, 2017
Faou sponsored an INEA and PEC children’s program to teach them about Ring and see the artwork in person.

Faou sponsored an INEA and PEC children’s program to teach them about Ring and see the artwork in person.

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Winter Solstice Event
Winter Solstice Appreciation Event, Miyako Island, Japan, December 21, 2016
Winter Solstice Appreciation Event, Miyako Island, Japan, December 21, 2016
Mariko Mori honored the occasion of the winter solstice with a talk at Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar.

Mariko Mori honored the occasion of the winter solstice with a talk at Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar.

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Rio Olympics Torch Relay
Rio Olympics Torch Relay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 5, 2016
Rio Olympics Torch Relay, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 5, 2016
Mariko Mori represented Faou Foundation and proudly held the flame in the Olympics Torch Relay in Rio de Janeiro.

Mariko Mori represented Faou Foundation and proudly held the flame in the Olympics Torch Relay in Rio de Janeiro.

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Conference
Conference on Sustainability, Education, and Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, December 2015
Conference on Sustainability, Education, and Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, December 2015
Mariko Mori introduced Ring at the conference at Museu de Arte do Rio that focused on sustainability, education, and art.

Mariko Mori introduced Ring at the conference at Museu de Arte do Rio that focused on sustainability, education, and art.

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Earth Consciousness Exhibition
Earth Consciousness Exhibition, Kaichu-Marine Park Gallery, Miyako Island, Japan, December 15, 2011-January 5, 2012
Earth Consciousness Exhibition, Kaichu-Marine Park Gallery, Miyako Island, Japan, December 15, 2011-January 5, 2012
During the winter solstice, Faou organized an exhibition aimed at educating visitors on ecological issues and promoting Earth consciousness.

During the winter solstice, Faou organized an exhibition aimed at educating visitors on ecological issues and promoting Earth consciousness.

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Tree Planting at Ring
Tree Planting at Ring, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, October 29, 2016
Tree Planting at Ring, INEA, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, October 29, 2016
Mariko Mori and INEA led a children’s workshop to learn about the preservation of the rainforest and plant trees near Ring.

Mariko Mori and INEA led a children’s workshop to learn about the preservation of the rainforest and plant trees near Ring.

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Ring Opening Ceremony
Ring Opening Ceremony, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, August 2, 2016
Ring Opening Ceremony, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, August 2, 2016
Faou and Mariko Mori planned a special opening ceremony to unveil Ring to the community.

Faou and Mariko Mori planned a special opening ceremony to unveil Ring to the community.

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2015 Field Trip to Benesse
Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse Art Site, Naoshima, Japan, July 2015
Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse Art Site, Naoshima, Japan, July 2015
Faou supported high school students from Miyako Island to experience Benesse Art Site, a vibrant art community.

Faou supported high school students from Miyako Island to experience Benesse Art Site, a vibrant art community.

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Ceremonial Performance
Ceremonial Performance at Seven Light Bay, Miyako Island, Japan, July 21, 2009
Ceremonial Performance at Seven Light Bay, Miyako Island, Japan, July 21, 2009
Mariko Mori performed a ceremony to bless the project on the eve of the solar eclipse.

Mariko Mori performed a ceremony to bless the project on the eve of the solar eclipse.

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2016 Field Trip to Benesse
Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse Art Site, Naoshima, Japan, August 2016
Miyako Island High School Student Field Trip to Benesse Art Site, Naoshima, Japan, August 2016
Faou supported high school students from Miyako Island to experience Benesse Art Site, a vibrant art community.

Faou supported high school students from Miyako Island to experience Benesse Art Site, a vibrant art community.

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The Meaning of Life
The Meaning of Life Documentary, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, 2016
The Meaning of Life Documentary, Cunhambebe State Park, Brazil, 2016
Faou, Mariko Mori, and Ring were the focus of The Meaning of Life documentary, much of which was filmed at Cunhambebe State Park.

Faou, Mariko Mori, and Ring were the focus of The Meaning of Life documentary, much of which was filmed at Cunhambebe State Park.

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Winter Solstice Performance
Winter Solstice Performance, Miyako Island, Japan, December 22, 2011
Winter Solstice Performance, Miyako Island, Japan, December 22, 2011

 

Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar casts a shadow through Seven Light Bay on the winter solstice and Mariko Mori honored the occasion with a performance.  

Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar casts a shadow through Seven Light Bay on the winter solstice and Mariko Mori honored the occasion with a performance.

 

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COLLABORATORS

Faou is committed to local partners to serve its mission and global audience, and the foundation’s partnerships have made invaluable connections and contributions.

Gaia Art Association is a non-profit organization on Miyako Island, Okinawa, founded by former Mayor Toshihiko Shimoji. Primal Rhythm: Sun Pillar, gifted to Gaia from Faou in 2011, serves as the primary focus of Gaia’s mission to highlight contemporary art and education with the cultural revitalization of Miyako Island. Faou and Gaia have worked hand-in-hand to organize and sponsor on-going Benesse Art Site field trips for high school students to foster their exposure to global art and encourage new ways to engage with their local community.

INEA (Instituto Estadual do Ambiente) protects, conserves, and recovers the environmental heritage of the State of Rio de Janeiro in order to promote sustainability and play a strategic role in the development of the state. Faou Foundation gifted Ring: One with Nature to INEA in 2016, where the work is open to the public and remains on permanent display in Cunhambebe State Park. Faou and INEA continue to promote engagement activities like tree planting and children’s educational programs.

MAR (Museu de Arte Do Rio) is a public space for emancipation through art, culture, and education, presenting exhibitions and activities that contribute to mobilization and social inclusion. Together, we produced a lecture series on sustainability, art, and education, and look forward to building future programs that extend Faou and MAR’s legacy to Rio de Janeiro.