Tadao Ando's Naoshima New Museum of Art Opens, Showcasing Asian Art

Edited by: Ек Soshnikova

The Naoshima New Museum of Art, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, opened its doors on May 31, 2025. This marks Ando's tenth collaboration with the Benesse Art Site Naoshima, a project spearheaded by Soichiro Fukutake.

The museum is situated on a hill near Honmura district in Naoshima. It features a three-story structure with two underground levels and one above ground. The design incorporates traditional materials like black plaster and pebble walls, blending seamlessly with the local landscape.

The museum offers a captivating experience, inviting visitors to explore the intersection of art, architecture, and nature in Naoshima.

Sources

  • EL PAÍS

  • Benesse Art Site Naoshima

  • Wallpaper*

  • The Japan Times

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