Miyagi Museum of Art, Art museum in Aoba-ku, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Description
Miyagi Museum of Art is an art museum in Aoba-ku with concrete structures, geometric lines, and large windows that fill the exhibition spaces with natural light. The gallery areas are organized to guide visitors through the collection, with carefully designed walls and floor plans that shape how people move through each room.
History
Architect Kunio Maekawa designed and opened this museum in 1981 to serve as a major art center in northern Japan. His design reflected modernist ideas that were gaining importance in Japanese architecture during that decade.
Culture
The collection showcases Japanese artists from different periods alongside European masters like Kandinsky and Klee. Original illustrations from post-war picture books sit here and offer insights into how stories were told to children during that era.
Practical
The museum is best reached by Sendai Subway Tozai Line to International Center Station, then a short walk of about 7 minutes. The surrounding area is flat and easy to navigate, making access straightforward for most visitors.
Did you know?
The building won the BCS Prize and earned recognition as one of the 100 best public buildings in Japan, honoring its exceptional architecture. Despite this achievement, the museum remains overlooked by many art travelers who focus on more famous cities.
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