Mako Idemitsu: Women's Works | Tokyo 2026

A comprehensive retrospective of Mako Idemitsu, a pioneering experimental filmmaker and video artist born in 1940, showcasing over three decades of her work. The exhibition features her signature 'Mako Style' technique using nested monitors to examine women's roles, family dynamics, and media's relationship with society. Key works include her breakthrough video *Women's Works* (1973) and *A Day in the Life of a Housewife* (1977), alongside newly printed 16mm films and five installations. This retrospective offers insight into one of Japan's most important feminist video artists and her experimental approach to filmmaking.

This exhibition appeals to contemporary art enthusiasts, film scholars, and those interested in feminist art history and experimental media. The atmosphere is contemplative and intellectually engaging, with video installations requiring time and attention to fully appreciate. Visitors should plan to spend at least an hour to properly engage with the multi-monitor installations and film works.