Connecting animals, humans, nature, and history: A report on the highlights of the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum's 2026 architectural exhibition, "Animals in the Asaka Residence"
Tokyo Art Beat
The "Animals in the Asaka Residence" exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum explores the intersection of Art Deco architecture and animal motifs.Summary
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is hosting an architectural exhibition titled "Animals in the Asaka Residence" from April 11 to June 14. This exhibition examines the relationship between humans, animals, and nature within the historical Art Deco setting of the former Asaka Palace. It highlights the animal motifs embedded in the building's interior design—crafted by artists such as Henri Rapin and René Lalique—as well as the history of animals once kept on the grounds, inviting visitors to experience the architecture, including the rarely seen winter garden.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)