Miro, Dali, Medieval Art... Spectacular Spanish Collection: Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum (Nagasaki)
The article introduces the architecture of Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum by Kengo Kuma and its collection reflecting Nagasaki's history of international exchange, including Mikawachi ware and works by Noguchi Yataro and Tobinaga Raisetsu.Summary
The article explores the Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum, located in Nagasaki Waterfront Forest Park near Dejima. Designed by Kengo Kuma and opened in 2005, the museum features a unique structure with two buildings connected by a bridge over a canal, emphasizing transparency and integration with the surrounding park and city. The collection focuses on "Art related to Nagasaki," reflecting the city's history as an open port. Highlights include Mikawachi ware (influenced by China and Korea), notably works by Nakazato Yozan; paintings by Noguchi Yataro depicting Nagasaki's post-war cityscape; and "Requiem 1" by atomic bomb survivor Tobinaga Raisetsu, expressing the flash of the atomic bomb through a yellow monochrome palette. The museum serves as a cultural node connecting the city's history, art, and public space.
(Source：朝日新聞)