Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum

Overview

The Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum is an art museum in the city of Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, which opened on 23 April 2005. Its collection is distinguished by Spanish art built around works donated by Suma Yakichiro, a diplomat, alongside art connected with Nagasaki. Designed by Kengo Kuma with Nihon Sekkei, the building has received honors including the BCS Prize and the Good Design Award.

Highlights

• ●Its Spanish art collection, built around works donated by Suma Yakichiro, is a defining feature.
• ●Art connected with Nagasaki forms another pillar of the collection.
• ●Designed by Kengo Kuma with Nihon Sekkei, the building has received the BCS Prize, the AIJ Annual Architectural Design Commendation and the Good Design Award.
• ●The museum opened on 23 April 2005.

History

It opened on 23 April 2005, succeeding the former Nagasaki Prefectural Museum and Art Museum, which closed at the end of 2002, and carrying on its functions and Spanish art holdings. The museum is operated by the Nagasaki Museum promotion foundation.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Enter the museum and take in its architectural space
2. 2View the Spanish art built around the Suma Yakichiro collection
3. 3See the displays of art connected with Nagasaki
4. 4Conclude by appreciating the building's design by Kengo Kuma and others

Did you know?

💡 The collection donated by the diplomat Suma Yakichiro forms the foundation of the museum's Spanish art holdings.

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