Tag: sculpture
Exploring the Tarō Okamoto Memorial Museum
If you’re a fan of avant-garde artwork, you’ve probably heard of Tarō Okamoto. One of the biggest names in Japanese contemporary art, his obscure paintings and sculptures are proudly featured in various spots around Japan and abroad. Even if you haven’t heard...
The Hakone Open-Air Museum: A Playground for Art Enthusiasts
Visiting an art museum is probably not top of most people’s lists when planning a trip to Hakone. However, you should make an exception for the phenomenal Hakone Open-Air Museum. Art and nature lovers alike will delight in this offbeat playground of...
Taking Pleasure in Simplicity at Lee Ufan Museum
The Lee Ufan Museum sits in a quiet little valley in the south of Naoshima. Half-way between Chichu Art Museum and Benesse House, it's the newest and smallest of the three museum district sites. But, unlike the others, this property is dedicated...
Art is Literally Everywhere You Look on Naoshima
Naoshima is more commonly known as Japan’s ‘art island’, and for good reason. Aside from the large, multi billion yen galleries, there is literally art everywhere. From famous sculptures to resident-decorated houses and gardens, let’s take a look at some of the...
