Fukutake Soichiro and SANAA Among 2026 Japan Foundation Award Recipients; Art and Architecture Through International Exchange Recognized
Summary
The Japan Foundation announced the recipients of the 2026 Japan Foundation Award, selecting Fukutake Soichiro, SANAA, and Judit Publisher from 86 nominations. Fukutake, honorary chairman of the Fukutake Foundation, has led the "Benesse Art Site Naoshima" project on islands in the Seto Inland Sea since 1992, including the opening of Benesse House Museum. He has served as general producer for the Setouchi International Art Festival since 2010, guiding six successful editions by 2025, creating new cultural exchanges in aging, depopulating regions through contemporary art. He also established the Naoshima Fukutake Art Museum Foundation in 2004 and has supported internationally active artists through the Benesse Award since 1995.
(Source:美術手帖)