Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, Art museum in Nakahechi, Japan
Description
Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art is an art museum with a contemporary glass structure situated near the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes in Wakayama Prefecture. The building holds a collection of works by local and international artists with a focus on painting and visual art.
History
The museum was founded in 1997 and was the first art museum designed and built by architectural firm SANAA. Its opening marked the beginning of the firm's international recognition.
Culture
The museum displays works by Japanese and Southern Chinese painters representing distinct artistic traditions. The collection bridges local and distant artistic perspectives through its curatorial approach.
Practical
The museum is easily accessible and offers exhibitions that visitors can explore at a comfortable pace. Plan to spend at least one to two hours for a full visit.
Did you know?
Next to the museum sits the Minakata Kumagusu Archive containing research materials and a hologram exhibition about the scientist's universal mandala. This unusual pairing brings together art viewing with scientific history.
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