About GEIBUN-ASSOCIATION
Slogan
Contribution to the world rich in art and culture
Practice of sensible non-profit activities
Development of educational programs through cultural activities
GEIBUN-ASSOCIATION: Aim of Establishment
In the midst of ever stronger economic growth in this new millennium, the people in Asia are facing sweeping changes in the values that they attach to their culture and social life.
While there is an ever greater demand to see standards of living enhanced to levels that match those of Western societies, equally there are increasing calls for a comprehensive reappraisal of the importance of their own ethnic traditions and the cultural values that are associated with them.
In such a context, the GEIBUN-ASSOCIATION will seek to reenergize the cultural activities undertaken with and between, neighboring countries in Asia, through positive programs of artistic and cultural exchange.
In doing so, we hope to be able to better understand each other's values and cultures, to build stronger relationships, and to pursue our common goal of increasing the standards of living for all people.
These aims have been the driving force behind the establishment of the organization.
Our activities will not simply be focused on artistic and cultural exchanges. Rather, we will also seek to make a meaningful contribution to the recognition of identities of all Asian people, living together side by side, and thus to play a significant role in the realization of a truly global community, and a truly peaceful international society.
With this motivation in mind, the GEIBUN-ASSOCIATION was formally established in 2003, with its headquarters in Thailand, and branches in Japan and Malaysia.
The Exchange currently has a full program of events including art projects, seminars, symposiums and international conferences, through which we hope to contribute to mutual improvement and development through the medium of artistic and cultural exchanges.
Objective
The GEIBUN-ASSOCIATION aims to contribute to greater mutual understanding and trust, and thus the creation of closer and more stable relations in the world with many diverse cultures and peoples, through the medium of artistic and cultural activities and exchanges.
It also seeks to support the realization of improved living standards for all people.
Through our exchanges we will seek to diffuse, and share, the value and charm of artistic activities from countries other than one's own, of traditional cultural heritage, and of new and innovative challenges.
In order to achieve this, the GEIBUN-ASSOCIATION will seek the participation of many diverse groups and individuals, and will look to support the activities of as many participants as possible.
The Role of the GEIBUN-ASSOCIATION
The GEIBUN-ASSOCIATION holds cultural events, both in Japan and overseas, with a particular focus on the exhibition of arts and the introduction of traditional culture, contributing to the deepening of mutual understanding among various countries and diverse culture. It also intends to foster both technical and spiritual aspects of Asian artists in response to western art, by aiming at creating new and innovative forms of art.
Association Overview
Name
General Incorporated Association GEIBUN-ASSOCIATION
Thailand Headquarters
361 Bond Street Road, T.Bangpood, A. Pakkret,
Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
Tokyo Headquarters
〒103-0027
Sho Bld.8thF, 3-14-5 Nihonbashi,Chuo-ku,Tokyo,Japan
TEL
+81-03-3275-9801
FAX
+81-03-3275-9803
Established
2000
Representative Director
Fumitaka ISHIKAWA
Branch Office
Malaysia, Italy, Portugal
Partner Countries
Russia、Sweden、USA（Hawaii）、Taiwan（R.O.C.）
GEIBUN-ASSOCIATION: Activities Support System
| EVENT CORDINATION | FINESSE CO., LTD. |
|---|---|
| TRAVEL AGENCY | HANKYU HANSHIN BUSINESS TRAVEL CO.,LTD. |
| INSURANCE SUPPORT | SECOM General Insurance Co.,Ltd. |
| ARTS EQUIPMENT SUPPORT | TOBI CO., LTD. TAIHEI PRINTING CO., LTD. |
GEIBUN-ASSOCIATION: Board of Directors
(Approves Specified Nonprofit Corporation“Tree of creation”)
Honorary Chairman
H.S.H. Pansawali (Mother of H.R.H. Princess Soamsawali)
(Thai Royal Family)
Chairman
M.L.PATRASUDA Kitiyakara
Vice-Chairman
H.S.H. Chao Pakinai Na Chiang Mai
Senior Adviser
Nobutoshi Akao
(Former Japanese Ambassador to Thailand／
Former ASEAN-Japan Centre Secretary General)
Adviser
Panya Vijinthanasarn
(Former Dean of the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and
Graphic Arts, Thai National Silpakorn University)
Vichit Prakobkosol
(Representative of C.C.T. Group)
Joji Hagiwara
(International Academy“GRECI-MARINO”Member,Professor)
Board Director
Amrit Chusuwan
Representative Director
Fumitaka Ishikawa
(Managing Director of Finesse Co., Ltd.)
Steering Committee
Masanori Tanabe
(Group Leader, Hankyu Hanshin Business Travel Co.,Ltd.)
Auditor
Dr. Nopoton (Lawyer)
Akira Misono (Tax accountant)
Honorary advisor · Director
Kazuo Yamakawa(Japanese painting)
(Approves Specified Nonprofit Corporation“Tree of creation”)
Hosen Nakamura (Calligraphy)
Katsumoto Munakata
Honorary member
Fumi Imamura(Japanese painting)
Kotoku Takeuchi（Calligraphy）
Suzuko Mori（Western painting）
Councilor
Hatsue Inoue（Japanese painting）
Hideko Kaneko（Western painting）
Koichi Tadokoro（Craft）
Yoshihiro Tsukamoto（Western painting）
Keirei Nishida（Calligraphy）
Shuji Nonaka（Western painting）
Soki Hiraga（Western painting）
Yuriko Maruo（Craft）
Yoshinori Murakami（Western painting）
Ikuko Yamauchi（Japanese painting）
Special member
Jinsei Ikegawa（Sumi-ink painting）
Shinko Oiwa（Western painting）
Hogyoku Tachibana（Calligraphy）
Shigeo Nakajima（Japanese painting）
Kagyoku Fujisawa（Calligraphy）
Yoshiko Fujita（Print）
Katsumi Miyata（Collage by Japanese paper）