"Each moment of the everyday, every action of living, poses the question: how it might be lived differently, more truthfully and respectfully?" That's the question that Markuz Wernli Saitô asks daily.

And then he does " Daily creative treatments in urban environments delivered by artist-in-service Markuz Wernli Saitô. Rain or shine. Seven days a week. Free of charge." Stuff like:

• MONDAYS: Mobile Tea Ceremony
  Enjoy a simplified version of traditional Japanese hospitality in unusual settings: take a break and sip freshly whisked tea.
  
  
• TUESDAYS: I Love Trash Days
  It's time to finally express our gratitude towards a service we take for much too granted. Let's post as many thank you notes onto trash bags which address our heros of the day: Our Garbage Men.
  
  
• WEDNESDAYS: City Canal Tours
  Explore the canals of Kyoto and discover your town from a whole new perspective. Surprises and wet feet guaranteed.
  
  
• THURSDAYS: Coin Mosaic
  Infuse new meaning to the tactile walkways and see how the contribution of many makes a decorative difference on sterile infrastructure.
  
  
• FRIDAYS: Tree Guarding
  Gain a new appreciation for the trees on Kyoto's speediest and grayest street. Let's discover how trees are living chronists of urban development and human activity.
  
  
• SATURDAYS: Bridge Sitting
  Bridges are not just connectors for trafic to overcome obstacles. Every bridge is a stage in the landscape inviting you to sit down and take in the scenery upstream.
  
  
• SUNDAYS: Vending Machine Stories
  This is the culmination point designed for busy folks who missed the weekday services. Meet the artist-in-service, hear the latest episodes of the preceeding week and ask your tough questions. This is story time.

For more, visit momentarium.org.

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