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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 opened in 1995, inheriting 3,000 works from the collection of the Tokyo Prefectural Art Museum, which opened in 1926.
The museum holds six to eight special exhibitions of contemporary art each year. Drawing on its collection of more than 6,000 works, the “MOT Collection” exhibition presents works from a variety of perspectives during each exhibition period, showcasing the many facets of contemporary art. Its special exhibitions span a wide range of genres, from large-scale international exhibitions to painting, sculpture, fashion, architecture, and design. Several exhibitions are often held simultaneously, making it easy for visitors to discover works that capture their 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
Some reviews are AI-translated.
Besides the main exhibitions inside, the building's architectural design and aesthetics are definitely worth seeing.
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.
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!
