Atatteko!

According to the exhibition pamphlet, “The kotatsu (a quilt-covered low-frame table with a heating source placed underneath) is where all family members once gathered. […] “Atatteko! ” is an art project that everyone can enjoy-from children on winter holiday to farmers relaxing during the off season.” “Atatteko! ” focused on public participatory art production and workshops organized by a group of six artists. These activities, held throughout the exhibition, included the Dream Kotatsu project, in which participants created physical renderings of “Dream Kotatsu ” concepts submitted by museum visitors, and Sewers Wanted, where participants helped sew together pieces of cloth into one giant kotatsu quilt.