At a moment when the waking world can feel like a nightmare, what’s better than a daydream to offer respite and, perhaps, a new perspective? Multimedia artist Maiko Kikuchi’s enigmatic performances are infused with wonder and mystery but, like the daydreams that inspire her, they unfold with intention. Read more

9000 Paper Balloons. By Maiko Kikuchi and Spencer Lott. Director and Dramaturg Aya Ogawa. Japan Society, New York, New York, Oct. 28-30 2023.