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NAOSHIMA
Sublimating into a harmonic whole,
the magnificent natural setting of
the Seto Inland Sea and contemporary
art celebrates living life to the full.
Enjoy Movies!
An enjoyable video, introducing the splendid attractions of Kagawa Prefecture, highlighting the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, featuring Naoshima and other islands.
http://setono-bi.jp/
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| Bennese Art Site Naoshima |
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Naoshima is a scenic island
bathing in the Seto Inland Sea;
it lies north of Takamatsu City
in Kagawa Prefecture. "Benesse
Art Site Naoshima" refers to the
contemporary art activities under
the aegis of Benesse Corporation. Its
philosophic goal is nothing less than employing
a gorgeous physical environment to showcase
contemporary art along with outstanding architecture within the embrace
of Naoshima's allure and distinctive culture. From its original concept as
the Naoshima International Camping Ground, presently Benesse House,
the Art House Project and like facilities along with assembled artwork
resonate to the pulsations of nature and culture surrounded by a peaceful
sea and sending forth to the world a message of vibrant, artful creativity.
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| Chichu Art Museum |
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Located on the south side of Naoshima, in 2004, Chichu Art
Museum was created to posit a fresh look at the relationship
between people and nature. Artwork by world renowned
masters as Claude Monet, Walter De Maria, and James
Turrell are on permanent exhibition in the superb Tadao
Ando designed building. Based on the art and archives of
Monet, Chichu Garden replicates the fauna collection
cherished by the great
artist who focused his art
on the personally
designed garden for his Giverny home; it consists
of roughly 150 plants and flowers with about 40
different trees that perfectly mirror seasonal
impressions. In this garden Eden, the visitor can
enjoy a two-fold experience, to stroll amongst
beauty as well as to admire and understand the
intimate relationship with nature as Monet
observed, sensed and recreated on canvas with his
brush. In the pleasant cafe, visitors can relax while
enjoying a splendid view of the Seto Inland Sea.
Private tours can be arranged upon request.
  
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| Art House Project |
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Art House Project is a permanent artistic
endeavour borrowing the town of
Naoshima as a staging platform. Artists
remodeled seven old houses, transforming
the interior of each domicile as an
artistic creation open to public viewing.
Each individual area is designed so the
historic antecedents of those who once resided there converge seamlessly with tradition and
Japanese aesthetics. In the ten years since the completion of the first residence in the "Kadoya"
project, the houses are no longer simply works of art to be viewed by a public, but have gradually
become part and parcel of the townscape. Ideally, this on-going project will continue to create
opportunities to rediscover and shape anew expressions and characteristics of the town. This
project is created by meshing art, architecture and the all-important contribution of the local
community.
 
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| Benesse House |
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Opening in 1992, Benesse House is the core facility of
'Benesse Art Site Naoshima' with the stated mission of
advancing the concept of art and architecture coexisting
in harmony with nature. The main building,
designed by Tadao Ando is located on a plateau on the
island's south side facing the Inland Sea; the museum is spacious with open spaces
designed so visitors always sense a warm, enveloping nature. Here, art works conceived
and produced specifically for this site are on permanent exhibition blending with the
bucolic surroundings of Naoshima and the prize
winning architecture of storied Tadao Ando. In
keeping with his concept of incorporating
surrounding natural spaces with his structures, the
splendid collection of art is displayed in formal exhibition spaces, but also along the coastline and
within the forest encircling the museum. "Oval", "Park" and "Beach" are accommodation facilities
in the art complex, as well as a restaurant, cafe and bar. Enthralled visitors will delight in viewing
an art collection splendidly set amid unforgettable Naoshima Island.
 
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| Access to Naoshima |
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| Setouchi International Art Festival |
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