artist-run-space merdre is for all the artists who has their original, philosophical views and creativities. We plan and hold exhibitions, events, workshops together with artists.
If you wanna plan an exhibition or an event etc… please contact us from here.
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In 1896, the word of MERDRE was voiced in the Alfred Jarry’s infamous play ‘Ubu Roi’, Ubu the King. MERDE means “Shit” in french. ‘MERDRE’ was pronounced same as ‘merdre’ with an extra consonant ‘R’. Because of the censorship at that time, it was written ‘MERDRE’ not ‘MERDE’ in the script. The Bourgeoisie audience shocked to hear the word, which shouldn’t be used for the stage. The play ‘Ubu Roi’ changed the western play forever and became the most influential piece in the avant-garde movement after that period.
MERDRE(メルドル)とは、もともとはフランス語のmerde(英語の「shit」にあたるスラング)のスペル違いの造語です。
1896年に初演されたアルフレッド・ジャリの戯曲「ユビュ王」の冒頭で感動詞として叫ばれ(発音は「merde」とおなじ。検閲を免れるために脚本にはmerdreと書かれていた)当時のブルジョワジーに大きなショックと敵意をよびおこしまし、戯曲「ユビュ王」はのちのダダ、シュルレアリスムや不条理演劇に大きな影響を与えました。私たちは21世紀におけるMERDREを目指し、国内外のアーティストの活動の場として、アーティストと共に成長して行きます。
1-9-4 Yazaki-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo, Japan
LINE
15min from Keio Line Fuchu st OR 8min from JR Fuchu-Honmachi
9:00-21:00 Can be used as a rental space / closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and National Holidays