“Japanaroo 2022” Key Visual Announced

The key visual for “Japanaroo 2022” (to be held 3-11 September) has been announced as above.
 
“Japanaroo” is a new initiative, under a public-private partnership, originating in Sydney, to promote exchange and collaboration between Japan and Australia across sectors such as culture, food, tourism, education, career development, sports, and technology and innovation, through holding of an annual event.
 
This key visual for “Japanaroo 2022” has been adopted by the “Japanaroo Committee”, currently composed of 11 Japanese and Australian organisations and companies across sectors （see: About Japanaroo）.


■ Explanation of the key visual
 
This key visual is a work by Ken Done, an artist who is popular both in Japan and Australia. It conveys the vision of “Japanaroo”. Ken Done’s design is powerful and optimistic, reflecting the spirit of cooperation between Japan and Australia.


■ Message from Ken Done
 
"These two symbols represent our two countries - iconic shapes that remind us of the deep and important ties and friendship between our two nations. The word Japanaroo is a wonderful way to symbolise this union." Ken Done, 2022
 
Since his first visit to Japan in 1962, Ken's work has been energised by his understanding of contemporary and traditional Japanese art and poetry. His paintings have fascinated and delighted Japanese audiences since his first solo exhibition in Japan in 1986.

 
■ Regarding the use of the key visual

As the official key visual, it will be used on the website and social media for “Japanaroo 2022”.
 
[Documents]

• About Japanaroo
• Call for Expressions of Interest to Participate in Japanaroo2022
• Application Form (to be submitted to info@japanaroo.com by Friday, 15 July 2022)
• Japanaroo 2021 & Japanaroo+ Summary Report (in Japanese)

 
Jointly issued by the Japanaroo Committee organisations and companies