Thursday, January 30, 2025

The Artwork Island of Japan


Naoshima is positioned within the Seto Islands of Japan and is understood for its out of doors artwork. Yayoi Kusama‘s restored yellow pumpkin is again at it’s well-known spot, after being swept away final August of by a storm.
The Setouchi Triennale was held from April 14th till November sixth highlighting the attractive seasons of Japan and forging lasting connections with communities and distinctive initiatives, who contribute to the restoration of the ocean. Yayoi Kusama’s yellow pumpkin hast been broken by a storm final August and was in restoration, however simply on time when the Japanese Authorities lifted all restrictions relating to Covid-19 and allowed vacationers again in Japan, the yellow pumpkin is again at it’s well-known spot.

Naoshima, which means ‘Trustworthy Island’ in Japanese, is a a treasure for artwork lovers. Unfold throughout the island are artwork installations and museums, construct by architects, reminiscent of Tadao Ando that mix harmoniously into the panorama. Surrounded by the ocean, there’s a heat breeze and vitality all year long and yearly, not solely Japanase of all ages, however world wide go to Naoshima.

Yayoi Kusama yellow pumpkin Naoshima

Yayoi Kusama’s yellow pumpkin, October 2022 after restoration

Yayoi Kusama yellow pumpkinYayoi Kusama yellow pumpkin

Yayoi Kusama’s yellow pumpkin, March 2021 earlier than being swept away by a storm

Yayoi Kusama yellow pumpkinYayoi Kusama yellow pumpkin

Niki de Saint Phalle Cat , 1991Niki de Saint Phalle Cat , 1991

Niki de Saint Phalle Cat , 1991

Chichu Art Museum by Tadao AndoChichu Art Museum by Tadao Ando

Chichu Art Museum by Tadao AndoChichu Art Museum by Tadao Ando

Chichu Art Museum by Tadao AndoChichu Art Museum by Tadao Ando

Chichu Artwork Museum by Tadao Ando

Art House Project Kadoya by Tatsuo MiyajimaArt House Project Kadoya by Tatsuo Miyajima

Artwork Home Undertaking Kadoya by Tatsuo Miyajimaa

Art House Project Gokaisho by Yoshihiro SudaArt House Project Gokaisho by Yoshihiro Suda

Artwork Home Undertaking Gokaisho by Yoshihiro Suda

The Naoshima Plan The water by Hiroshi SambuichiThe Naoshima Plan The water by Hiroshi Sambuichi

Naoshima – The Art Island of JapanNaoshima – The Art Island of Japan

The Naoshima Plan The water by Hiroshi Sambuichi

Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time CorridorsHiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors

Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors

Yayoi Kusama red pumpkinYayoi Kusama red pumpkin

Yayoi Kusama’s purple pumpkin

Pictures by Masaaki Ota

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