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Mujin-to Production, who are involved in everything from artist management and the planning and holding of exhibitions to the production of original merchandise and book publishing, are a conspicuous presence in the Tokyo art world. Their Kiyosumi-Shirakawa space is a collaborative production with Azumabashi Dance Crossing, a cutting-edge performing arts project that plans and stages events involving contemporary dance, theatre, contemporary art and even comedy. SNAC brings work from both groups together in the same space; while artists represented by Mujin-to are holding an exhibition, dancers connected with Azumabashi Dance Crossing might stage a performance. It’s a venue that guarantees an interesting experience whenever you happen to drop by – just note that some events require bookings, so it's worth checking the website as often as possible. As SNAC was previously an izakaya, it also has a tatami room out the back, complete with kotatsu. The jury’s out on whether it’s a little chaos in the local shopping centre or just artistic eccentricity.