Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Steel Metropolis @ Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art
This exhibition at the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art explores the relationship between the history of Kitakyushu, centered on iron, and works of art.Summary
The exhibition "Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Steel Metropolis" at the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art traces the history of Kitakyushu—which developed into a heavy industrial zone centered on iron production from the late Edo period through the start of the Yawata Steel Works—through works of art. The exhibition features 23 pieces from the collection of Nippon Steel Corporation Kyushu Works, including works by Zenjiro Kojima and Shigejiro Sakamoto, alongside new works by Shotoku Mori, who uses iron as a material, and Seiko Yamamoto, whose work addresses the discomfort associated with the uniform appearance of new towns. The exhibition runs from January 4 to March 15, 2026, and includes related events such as lectures, artist talks, and a steel sculpture tour.
(Source：ART iT)