Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art
丸亀市猪熊弦一郎現代美術館
This museum, designed by Taniguchi Yoshio, exhibits 20,000 artworks by multidisciplinary artist Inokuma Genichiro.
What it is
- Museum dedicated to artist Inokuma Genichiro.
- Houses 20,000 artworks donated by the artist.
- Founded by a native of Kagawa, Inokuma Genichiro.
What to see
- Exhibits of Inokuma's paintings, sculptures, illustrations, design.
- Special exhibitions by contemporary artists.
- Museum building designed by Taniguchi Yoshio.
- Three Inokuma sculptures at the entrance.
- Giant mural at the entrance.
- Minimalist entrance and high-ceilinged interior.
When to go
- Several special exhibitions held every year.
Getting there
- Located in front of Marugame Station.
In detail
A native of Kagawa, Inokuma Genichiro (1902–1993) was an artist who grew up in Marugame, studied in Tokyo and Paris, and afterwards spent long periods working in New York and Hawaii. Having been mentored by Henri Matisse (1869–1954) and having interacted with, among others, Mark Rothko (1903–1970), Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988), and Charles (1907–1978) and Ray (1912–1988) Eames, Inokuma is known for his multidisciplinary and innovative style, which he expressed mainly through painting but also through sculpture, illustration, and design.
Located in front of Marugame Station, the Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art or MIMOCA mainly exhibits pieces from its collection of some 20,000 Inokuma artworks, all donated by the artist himself. Its special exhibitions focus on the work of contemporary artists from both Japan and elsewhere. Several such exhibitions are held every year.
The museum building was designed by the architect Taniguchi Yoshio (b. 1937), who also redesigned the Museum of Modern Art in New York City for its reopening in 2004. The MIMOCA is distinguished by its box-like shape and minimalist entrance, in front of which three of Inokuma’s sculptures and a giant mural welcome visitors. These elements help the building blend in with its urban surroundings, whereas the high ceiling, plain lighting, and abundant use of right angles combine for an understated interior that does not distract from the artworks.
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〒763-0022 香川県丸亀市浜町80番地1 Open in Google Maps
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