Nagoya City Art Museum

Overview

The Nagoya City Art Museum, opened on April 22, 1988, is located in Shirakawa Park in Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. It's a renowned masterpiece by architect Kisho Kurokawa, a native of Aichi. Kurokawa skillfully incorporated design elements from traditional Nagoya architecture, such as Nagoya Castle, Ōsu Kannon Temple, and Atsuta Jingu Shrine. The museum boasts a collection of approximately 7,000 works, primarily focusing on 20th-century art from Japan and abroad. Its significant collection of École de Paris works stems from the museum's connection to Takade Ogiwara, a native of Inazawa City. The substantial collection of Mexican Renaissance art is linked to the career of Minzu Kitagawa, who hails from Seto City and achieved great success in Mexico. The museum also features a rich collection of contemporary art, showcasing works by internationally acclaimed artists from Aichi Prefecture, including Shuzo Arakawa, On Kawara, and Tadaaki Kuwayama. The museum's surrounding area includes various other facilities such as the Nagoya City Science Museum, the Denki no Kagakukan (Electricity Science Museum), and the Nagoya City Environmental Learning Center Ecopal Nagoya, making it a perfect spot for a full day of exploration. After visiting the art museum, consider exploring these nearby attractions.