FARET Tachikawa, Public art installation in Tachikawa, Japan.
Description
FARET Tachikawa is a public art project in a modern shopping district north of Tachikawa Station, displaying 109 works by artists from around the world. The artworks are distributed throughout the redeveloped area's shops and public spaces.
History
The site was a United States Air Force base from 1945 to 1977 before transforming into an art-filled space. The redevelopment as a public art project began in 1994, completely changing the former military area.
Culture
The place brings together artistic voices from multiple continents, with contributions like African sculptural traditions displayed alongside contemporary pieces. Visitors walking through experience a space where different cultural expressions coexist and speak to each other visually.
Practical
The area is easy to explore on foot since artworks are distributed throughout the shopping district near the station. Plan enough time to see the pieces at a relaxed pace while walking through the neighborhood.
Did you know?
One notable work by Robert Rauschenberg features a bicycle encased inside a parking sign that glows with neon light after dark. This piece merges everyday objects with artistic technique in a surprising way.
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