NCC TV Features Ana Aragão in Nagasaki: Documenting the Journey and Vision for Future Exhibitions

During Ana Aragão’s visit to Nagasaki, the local television network NCC (Nagasaki Culture Broadcasting) followed her journey, documenting key moments of her artistic exploration of the city. Although the final documentary has not yet been released, the filming focused on capturing Ana’s unique perspective as an artist and her deepening connection with Nagasaki’s cultural and historical landscape, potentially leading to a future exhibition in the city.

Ana at the entrance of NCC just before the meeting with Ms. Hiromi Ohnishi, President of NCC. (Photo Credits: Mahao Saito)

The NCC team joined Ana on a notable day of her visit, filming her exploration of the historic Higashi Yamate area, the former Foreigner Settlement, where she was graciously guided by local civic activist Mr. Koichi Kirino and the visit to the private home of Professor Samejima, Nagasaki architect deeply involved in the development of the Higashi Yamate area. These experiences offered Ana the opportunity to experience Nagasaki’s rich architectural and cultural heritage firsthand, an experience likely to influence her creative process in the future.

Walkabout in the Higashi Yamate area, guided by Mr. Koichi Kirino. >> Overview of Nagasaki from Higashi Yamate. >> Visit to the private home of Professor Samejima. >> Group photos of Milespost Team, Atelier and NCC Team with Mr. Kirino. >> Ana with Professor Samejima. (Photo Credits: Mahao Saito and Patrícia Azevedo)

Throughout Ana’s stay in Nagasaki, Mika Ezaki from the NCC VERE team played an integral role in documenting her journey. Mika, equipped with a small camera, was present for many of Ana’s key experiences, capturing candid moments and asking thoughtful questions. While the exact content of the documentary remains uncertain, Mika’s continuous documentation ensured that many of the trip’s important highlights were preserved.

Photo Credits: Mahao Saito and Patrícia Azevedo.

Ana and her team would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Mika Ezaki for her invaluable contributions during their visit to Nagasaki, which went far beyond her role in documentation. She played a pivotal role in planning Ana’s itinerary, opening doors to significant cultural and artistic experiences that would have been difficult to access otherwise. Her efforts, alongside the Mile Post Consultants team, were instrumental in shaping the experience and offering unique insights into the city of Nagasaki.

Mika Ezaki from NCC VERE, together with Ana and Fumihiro Sakakibara from Mile Post Consultants, at Mount Inasa, Nagasaki. (Photo Credits: Mahao Saito)

While the final shape of the documentary is yet to be determined, the footage gathered by NCC and Mika Ezaki highlights Ana Aragão’s connection with Nagasaki and her interest in exploring the city's cultural heritage. This visit may inspire future artistic collaborations, including a potential exhibition that celebrates the growing cultural ties between Nagasaki and Porto. The documentary, once released, will likely reflect the richness of this cultural exchange and the personal discoveries made during Ana’s stay.