Iwate Museum of Art, Art museum in Morioka, Japan
The Iwate Museum of Art opened in October 2001 in Morioka Central Park, west of Morioka Station. The two-storey building, designed by Nihon Sekkei for Iwate Prefecture, has a total floor area of 13,000 square metres and a maximum height of 16.84 metres, built of reinforced concrete, steel-reinforced concrete and steel. Its galleries centre on Iwate-linked artists Tetsugoro Yorozu, Shunsuke Matsumoto and Yasutake Funakoshi, alongside temporary exhibitions.
The museum was founded in 2001 as a dedicated space for art in the Iwate region. This establishment marked the prefecture's commitment to supporting and promoting local artistic expression.
The museum displays works by regional artists such as Tetsugoro Yorozu and Shunsuke Matsumoto, reflecting the local artistic tradition. These exhibitions show how local creators have expressed their connection to the region through their art.
The museum is easily reached by bus or on foot from Morioka Station. The interior is designed for comfortable viewing of the exhibitions without obstacles.
The museum stands in Morioka Central Park west of Morioka Station, on a 21,157.35 m² site; the building rises 16.84 m over two above-ground floors and was designed by Nihon Sekkei with the Iwate Prefectural Board of Education's museum division. Its structure mixes reinforced concrete, steel-reinforced concrete and steel.
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