World Dirt Association

2014-present

Artists James Jack, Yoshitaka Nanjo and Shotaro Yoshino formed World Dirt Association based on 9 principles:

  1. Explore and record the history of dirt
  2. Connect various researchers on the topic of dirt
  3. Collect dirt samples and analyze each one
  4. Focus on dirt from multiple viewpoints
  5. Make places for discussion associated with dirt
  6. Plan symposia, events and workshops
  7. Create artworks that utilize dirt
  8. Publication of “Sukoyaka” newsletter
  9. Continue activity based on these principles

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Dirt Stage: Growing Dirt Time

126 dirt samples, video, wood, carpet, acrylic, experiment equipment, clipboards, classroom
Dimensions variable
2015

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Dirt Stage: Growing Dirt Time

126 dirt samples, video, wood, carpet, acrylic, experiment equipment, clipboards, classroom
Dimensions variable (detail)
2015

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Intro to WDA

5’55” digital video still
2015

View video

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Intro to WDA

5’55” digital video still
2015

View video

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Dirt Stage

dirt samples, acrylic, video, digital inkjet print, wood, plants
Dimensions variable
2015-2016

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Dirt Stage

dirt samples, acrylic
Dimensions variable (detail)
2015-2016

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Dirt Sampling Sites

digital photograph
2015