Teshima Art Museum

Overview

The Teshima Art Museum stands on the island of Teshima in Tonoshō-chō, Shōzu District, Kagawa Prefecture. Conceived through the collaboration of artist Rei Naito and architect Ryue Nishizawa, it opened on October 17, 2010, as part of the Benesse Art Site Naoshima.

Highlights

• ●Conceived by Rei Naito and Ryue Nishizawa, opened October 17, 2010
• ●A 25cm-thick concrete shell measuring 40 by 60 meters, recipient of the BCS Prize
• ●Two roof openings let in outside air and sunlight
• ●Part of Benesse Art Site Naoshima, housing Rei Naito's artwork 'Matrix'

History

The building was designed by architect Ryue Nishizawa, co-founder of SANAA, while sculptor Rei Naito created the artwork housed within it, titled "Matrix." It opened in 2010 during the Setouchi Triennale, and the building went on to receive the BCS Prize. It was built on a hillside in the northeastern part of Teshima, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Reserve admission online in advance
2. 2Take a boat to Teshima island to reach the museum
3. 3Experience the interplay of space and light around 'Matrix' inside
4. 4Take in the view of the Seto Inland Sea from the hillside setting

Did you know?

💡 The building is a freestanding concrete shell 25 centimeters thick, measuring 40 by 60 meters and standing 4 meters at its highest point, an unusual form said to resemble a water drop when viewed from above. Inside, Rei Naito's artwork "Matrix" is on display.

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