Sezon Museum of Modern Art, Art museum in Nagakura, Japan.
The Sezon Museum of Modern Art exhibits a collection of 5,800 works across multiple galleries within a structure designed by architect Kiyonori Kikutake.
Established in 1962 as the Takanawa Art Museum in Tokyo, the institution relocated to Nagakura in 1981 and changed its name to Sezon Museum of Modern Art.
The museum maintains an extensive collection of contemporary Japanese and international artworks, including Paul Klee's 'Arctic Dawn' and sculptures by Isamu Noguchi.
Located near Karuizawa Station, the museum operates from April through November, with admission fees of 1,500 yen for adults and 500 yen for students.
The museum's library houses 100,000 art-related publications, making it one of Japan's most comprehensive research centers for contemporary art studies.
Location: Nagakura
Inception: 1981
Architects: Kiyonori Kikutake
Official opening: 1962
Website: https://smma.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.36981,138.58078
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:02
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