The symposium and exhibition organised by WAN (Women's Art Network) and Women's Performance Art Osaka Committee featured the collaborative efforts of women artists, historians, art professionals, etc, to give an organised art event from "a women's point of view". 'Women's Art Salon - Herstories on Pioneers in Art' was a discussion held at the Toki Art Space on 18-24 December 2000; the exhibition 'Women Breaking Boundaries 21' was held at the Hillside Forum on 17-28 January 2001; and '1st Women's Performance Art Osaka' at the Art Space Osaka on 12-14 January 2001. Various themes explored, relating to common experiences of women, includes environment, gender, body, age, sexuality, violence, community. Collection of essays, interviews and talks by various participants, both writers and artists.