Artizon Museum
アーティゾン美術館 · 교바시
art museum in Tokyo, Japan
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:00
Welcome to the Artizon Museum, a premier destination for art lovers in the heart of Tokyo's Kyobashi district. Formerly known as the Bridgestone Museum of Art, which opened its doors in nineteen fifty-two, this institution…
Listen in the app2The Atrium and Architectural Integration1:39
Our tour begins in the museum's stunning atrium, a space that exemplifies the museum's desire to be 'as open and connected to the city as possible.' Large glass windows offer views of the busy Kyobashi streets, yet inside, the…
Listen in the app3Impressionism — The Foundation of the Collection1:44
We ascend to the galleries to witness the heart of the Artizon's prestige: the Impressionist collection. Shojiro Ishibashi, the founder of Bridgestone Corporation, was a pioneer in collecting Western art in Japan. …
Listen in the app4Aoki Shigeru and Modern Japanese Art1:38
A significant portion of the Artizon Museum is dedicated to the pioneers of modern Western-style Japanese art, or 'Yoga.' Central to this is the work of Aoki Shigeru, an artist who passed away at the young age of twenty-eight but…
Listen in the app5The Fifteen-Meter Seamless Glass Case1:36
As we move through the galleries, we encounter a marvel of museum technology: a fifteen-meter-wide display case made from a single sheet of ultra-high transparency glass. There is not a single joint or seam in this glass,…
Listen in the app6The Black Room and Traditional Craftsmanship1:27
In a striking departure from the bright, open spaces of the other galleries, we enter the 'Black Room.' This is the only room in the entire museum that is permanently painted black, creating an atmosphere of intense focus and…
Listen in the app7The Digital Collection Wall and Info Room1:39
The Artizon Museum is a leader in making its collection accessible through digital technology. One of the highlights is the 'Digital Collection Wall,' a massive interactive screen display. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections1:36
As you finish your journey through the Artizon Museum, take a moment to reflect on the diversity of the works you have seen. From the luminous landscapes of the French Impressionists to the raw emotional power of Aoki Shigeru,…
Listen in the app9Closing1:15
Our tour of the Artizon Museum concludes here at the threshold of Kyobashi. We have traversed the 'endless horizon' of human creative activity, moving from the foundational Impressionist works that first defined this collection…
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What is Artizon Museum?
Artizon Museum is a place in 교바시 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 교바시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 14 min 34 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.6789, 139.7719 |
| Last updated |
