21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Ishikawa Prefecture · Japan
Featuring thought-provoking works by Japanese and international artists in a striking circular building.(optional)
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, an architectural and cultural landmark that has redefined the relationship between the public and art in Japan. Completed in 2004, this museum was designed by the…
Listen in the app2The Glass Perimeter: Transparency and Light
The first experience of the museum is its extraordinary glass facade, which stretches 112.5 meters in diameter. This transparency is central to SANAA's design philosophy of 'lightness' and 'openness.' Unlike traditional museums…
Listen in the app3The Swimming Pool: Leandro Erlich’s Illusion
Perhaps the most iconic installation at the museum is 'The Swimming Pool' by Argentine artist Leandro Erlich. From the courtyard, you see what appears to be a standard swimming pool, complete with a ladder and shimmering blue…
Listen in the app4Blue Planet Sky: James Turrell’s Light Space
Moving toward the interior, we encounter 'Blue Planet Sky' by James Turrell, a master of light and space. This permanent installation is a 'Skyspace'—a square room with a perfectly cut square opening in the ceiling that reveals…
Listen in the app5The Green Bridge: Patrick Blanc’s Vertical Garden
Contrast the white walls and glass corridors with 'The Green Bridge' by Patrick Blanc. This installation is a lush, vertical garden that lines a glass-enclosed corridor. …
Listen in the app6Klangfeld Nr. 3: Florian Maier-Aichen’s Sound Spheres
Outside the glass walls, on the grassy lawns that surround the museum, you will find 'Klangfeld Nr. 3' (Sound Field No. …
Listen in the app7Wrapping the Space: The 'Wrapping' Mural and Interior Flow
Returning to the interior corridors, take a moment to observe the 'Wrapping' mural by Michael Lin. This large-scale wall work uses patterns inspired by traditional Kaga-yuzen silk dyeing, a craft for which Kanazawa is…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, we are left with a lingering impression of light, transparency, and community. We have stood beneath a square of open sky, walked under a…
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What is 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art?
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is a place in Ishikawa Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ishikawa Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.5609, 136.6587 |
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