Dysbiotica: The Age of Imbalance
Ken + Julia Yonetani
2020
120 Pages
25.8 x 18.5 x 1.2 cm
Soft Cover
Publisher: Kyuryudo Art Publishing 
ISBN: 978-4-7630-2016-1

Book of artworks by Ken + Julia Yonetani  w/ texts in Japanese and English that introduces about 30 works. The title "Dysbiotica" is a coined word derived from Dysbiosis (disruption of intestinal bacterial balance) and represents the disruption of balance in the micro (microorganism) world. Includes a contribution by novelist Randy Taguchi, who has a close relationship with the artists. Date of issue: June 11, 2020 Planning and publishing: Mizuma Art Gallery Co., Ltd. Released: Kyuryudo Co., Ltd.

Ken + Julia Yonetani are a Japanese-Australian artist duo who create large installations in gallery spaces. They often combine unusual materials in their practice to make dramatic installations. Their work ties historical connections with contemporary issues in ways that force the viewer to confront their relationship to their environment.  Ken + Julia Yonetani have exhibited work across Australia, and in North America, Asia and Europe, including at the Venice Biennale, National Museum of Singapore, and National Gallery of Australia, Canberra.