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Large-scale international exhibitions and special exhibitions of various genres are held, and encounters with artists of interest await you.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo originally opened in 1995 after taking over a collection of 3,000 works from the Tokyo Prefectural Art Museum, which itself opened in 1926, and in 2019 had a renewal opening with a renewed collection of approximately 5,500 works.
The museum holds six to eight special exhibitions of contemporary art per year, and the MOT Collection of works from the museum's collection is divided into four periods per year, with each period showcasing a different aspect of the museum's collection and conveying the diverse appeal of contemporary art. Special exhibitions include large-scale international exhibitions, such as painting, sculpture, fashion, architecture, and design, as well as exhibitions of other genres, so it is possible and popular to see several different exhibitions at the same time, making it easy to discover new works of interest.
The building itself is one of the highlights of the museum as well, with a 140-meter deep entrance with glass walls on the south side, allowing visitors to see the greenery of the adjacent Kiba Park. The trees create a different light and scenery for each season, adding to the enjoyment of visiting the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo. There are also huge sculptures and works by Yoko Ono on display outdoors.
Pamphlets explaining the museum are available in Japanese, English, Korean, and simplified and traditional Chinese, and the website, signs inside the museum, exhibition flyers, posters, exhibition descriptions, and captions are also in English.
Exterior Photo: Kenta Hasegawa
Courtyard / Terrace Photo: Kenta Hasegawa
Entrance Photo: Kenta Hasegawa
Partially translated by AI.
The exhibitions are really diverse. It's definitely worth a visit for anyone who loves architecture or art.
It seems like this is the largest art museum in Japan. There are both permanent and special exhibitions, making it rich and interesting.
Besides the main exhibitions inside, the building's architectural design and aesthetics are definitely worth seeing.
Even though I was really tired, it was totally worth it. I definitely recommend coming here if you get the chance!
A really unique art museum with a beautiful environment!
