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MuDA
MuDA is an art group formed in Kyoto in 2010 by QUICK ∀ 福井貴彦-Takahiko Fukui (a dancer, choreographer, and somatic researcher) and 福井ハルカ-Haruka Fukui (an artist). The group is dedicated to researching and practicing dance, artwork, and Seitai rooted in the core principles of "Nothingness (無-Mu), Wholeness (全-Zen), Release (脱-Datsu), Ultimate (極-Kyoku), and Core of the body (肚-Hara)." Their creative focus centers around "formless form" and "the ultimate dance and creation that returns to nothingness." In 2018, they opened "MuDA SEITAI", followed by "MuDA SHOP" in 2019. Selected past works include "Ultimate Dance" (Japan, 2020–present), "munikisuru" (Kyoto, Nara, Kochi, 2021–2022), "Recall, Perceive" (Kyoto, 2019), "Keep on rising" (Kyoto, Sweden, 2018–2019), "Trash falls from the sky" (Kyoto, 2018), "SEMEGIAI Random" (Taichung, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Hokkaido, Kyoto, 2015–2018), and "MuDA IRON" (Setouchi Triennale 2016 Inujima Performing Arts Program).
MuDA
MuDA is an art group formed in Kyoto in 2010 by QUICK ∀ 福井貴彦-Takahiko Fukui (a dancer, choreographer, and somatic researcher) and 福井ハルカ-Haruka Fukui (an artist). The group is dedicated to researching and practicing dance, artwork, and Seitai rooted in the core principles of "Nothingness (無-Mu), Wholeness (全-Zen), Release (脱-Datsu), Ultimate (極-Kyoku), and Core of the body (肚-Hara)." Their creative focus centers around "formless form" and "the ultimate dance and creation that returns to nothingness." In 2018, they opened "MuDA SEITAI", followed by "MuDA SHOP" in 2019. Selected past works include "Ultimate Dance" (Japan, 2020–present), "munikisuru" (Kyoto, Nara, Kochi, 2021–2022), "Recall, Perceive" (Kyoto, 2019), "Keep on rising" (Kyoto, Sweden, 2018–2019), "Trash falls from the sky" (Kyoto, 2018), "SEMEGIAI Random" (Taichung, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Hokkaido, Kyoto, 2015–2018), and "MuDA IRON" (Setouchi Triennale 2016 Inujima Performing Arts Program).
QUICK ∀ Takahiko Fukui
Dancer and body-somatics researcher. Born in Kyoto in 1982, where he currently resides. He began his dance journey in 1996, rooted in breakdancing. In 1999, he formed the dance crew "ICHIGEKI," winning numerous domestic and international competitions. He formed the performance group "e-dance" in 2007, presenting stage works both in Japan and overseas. In 2010, he co-founded the art group "MuDA," where he oversees direction, dance, art, and Seitai. To date, his work has spanned 40 cities across 13 countries. He is a father of four.
QUICK ∀ Takahiko Fukui
Dancer and body-somatics researcher. Born in Kyoto in 1982, where he currently resides. He began his dance journey in 1996, rooted in breakdancing. In 1999, he formed the dance crew "ICHIGEKI," winning numerous domestic and international competitions. He formed the performance group "e-dance" in 2007, presenting stage works both in Japan and overseas. In 2010, he co-founded the art group "MuDA," where he oversees direction, dance, art, and Seitai. To date, his work has spanned 40 cities across 13 countries. He is a father of four.
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Haruka Fukui
Artist, born 1986, Kochi, Japan, graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts in 2011 with a postgraduate degree in ceramics. She has been creating ceramic works on the theme of 'overlapping time'. She has exhibited her works in Japan and abroad, including in Kansai, Shikoku, Hokkaido, South Korea and China. Mother of four.
Haruka Fukui
Artist, born 1986, Kochi, Japan, graduated from Kyoto City University of Arts in 2011 with a postgraduate degree in ceramics. She has been creating ceramic works on the theme of 'overlapping time'. She has exhibited her works in Japan and abroad, including in Kansai, Shikoku, Hokkaido, South Korea and China. Mother of four.