Hokkaido has a large area and is a very popular tourist destination for tourists from all over the world.
Additionally, the seasonal scenery of Hokkaido is beautiful, and the museum is designed in harmony with the scenery and nature. Today, I would like to introduce you to art museums in Hokkaido.
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Nishi 18th Street / Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art
Minami Otaru / Kitaichi Venice Museum
Art Forest / Sapporo Art Museum
Nishi 15th Street / Hokkaido Migishi Kotaro Museum of Art
Kushiro / Hokkaido Kushiro Art Museum
Goryokaku Park Entrance / Hokkaido Hakodate Museum of Art
In front of Shikaoiyakujo / Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art
Sculpture Museum Entrance / Hongo Shin Memorial Sapporo Sculpture Museum
Shirakaba Danchi / Osamu Ogawahara Memorial Museum of Art
Shin-Asahikawa / Teijiro Nakahara Memorial Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum
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Nishi 18th Street / Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art
It opened in 1977 under the concept of a comprehensive modern art museum with the theme of "local x international."
The collection mainly includes works by painters who were active mainly in Hokkaido, Japanese modern and contemporary art, Ecole de Paris and glass crafts. There are many works by Hokkaido-born artists and works set in Hokkaido on display, so you can enjoy art with a connection to Hokkaido.
In addition to the exhibition rooms, the museum also has shops, cafes, and other facilities where you can relax and enjoy your time.
It's easy to access and you can enjoy high-quality works in a great location, so please give it a try.
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April 22, 2023 - June 11, 2023: Time with beautiful things, the essence of the Tomoda collection, fascinating prints and poems
April 22, 2023 - June 11, 2023: [Special Exhibition] Trick x Illusion!
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Kita 1-jo Nishi 17-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
Minami Otaru / Kitaichi Venice Museum
It was opened in 1988 to preserve and pass on outstanding works of Venetian glass to future generations.
You can admire Venetian glass works, which have a tradition of passing down the world's best techniques to the present day, in Otaru, which is known as the city of glass. The museum houses a diverse collection of Venetian glass works, with around 3,000 items on display at all times, from Venetian glass crafts with a history of 1,000 years to traditional Thalia furniture and furnishings. Many wonderful works by Venetian glass artists who are active around the world are also on display.
The building was modeled after the existing Palazzo Grassi in Venice, and the interior is decorated in a Venetian style, making you feel as if you have traveled back in time to Venice around the 18th century.
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April 11th to June 12th, 2023: Gorgeous Venetian Glass Exhibition - The supreme art loved by the aristocracy -
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5-27 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido |
Art Forest / Sapporo Art Museum
Opened in 1990 in the lush Sapporo Art Forest.
It has a collection of Japanese art works such as Japanese paintings, Western paintings, sculptures, and prints. Also on display are works by artists from Hokkaido and Sapporo.
In addition to the permanent facilities, there is a curatorial room, art classroom, library, and cafe, so visitors can enjoy a variety of ways to enjoy themselves.
Surrounding the museum is a vast site called the "Forest of Art," which provides an environment where you can enjoy not only the museum but also nature, so you can enjoy it while relaxing.
The building itself has a beautiful design that resembles a work of art and is in harmony with the surrounding natural environment. In addition, sculptures are exhibited in the garden, allowing you to enjoy a space that combines nature and art.
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April 15th - June 11th, 2023: Sapporo Art Exhibition Shoko Aizawa gathering - Time to gather
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2-75 Art Forest, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
Nishi 15th Street / Hokkaido Migishi Kotaro Museum of Art
It was opened in 1985 to honor Kotaro Migishi's painting career and to exhibit and collect his works.
We have a large collection of works by painters who were active mainly in Hokkaido, with a focus on the works of Kotaro Migishi. The museum also houses works of art, as well as books and materials related to works of art.
What makes it so appealing is that you can not only enjoy Kotaro Migishi's diverse works, but also learn about Hokkaido's art history and culture. Many of the artworks and materials held by the museum are valuable for learning about Hokkaido, and they also lead to an understanding of local culture.
The museum building is designed to incorporate Hokkaido's nature, and the exterior of the museum itself looks like a work of art.The museum's interior features the ``Migishi Kotaro Room,'' which introduces Kotaro Migishi's life and works. It's a target.
At the attached cafe, you can enjoy coffee and sweets, and spend a relaxing time while looking at the beautiful scenery.
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1st floor, Hokkaido Migishi Kotaro Museum, Kita 2-jo Nishi 15-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
Kushiro / Hokkaido Kushiro Art Museum
Opened in 1998 as a new artistic and cultural base for the Kushiro/Nemuro area.
Our collection focuses on visual art, nature and art, and region and art, including Japanese paintings, oil and watercolors, sculptures, prints, and designs.
As an art museum loved by Kushiro citizens, we focus on exhibiting works by local artists.
It is one of the best art museums in Hokkaido, and in addition to enjoying the artwork, you can also learn about local culture and history.
There are a lot of special exhibitions, and in the future there will be exhibitions by world-renowned painters and Disney-themed exhibitions, so be sure to check out the exhibition information before visiting the museum.
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April 22nd - June 18th: 25th Anniversary
Narahara Ichiko Photo Exhibition Light beyond time and space
April 22nd - June 18th: Treasures from the Hakobi Collection A selection of masterpieces from the Hokkaido Hakodate Museum of Art collection, from the master painter of the Matsumae clan, Nakyou, to the American pop artist Warhol.
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4-1-5 Saiwaimachi, Kushiro City, Hokkaido |
Goryokaku Park Entrance / Hokkaido Hakodate Museum of Art
It opened in 1986 to promote Hokkaido's art and culture under the three themes of ``art related to southern Hokkaido,'' ``calligraphy and oriental art,'' and ``contemporary art related to letters and symbols.''
It has a collection of approximately 2,300 pieces, mainly works of art related to Hokkaido, Oriental art, and contemporary art.
Each of the regular exhibitions is of high quality and worth seeing.
There is Goryokaku Tower, a famous tourist destination, in the surrounding area, and you can stroll through the park while enjoying nature.
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April 29, 2023 - September 24, 2023: Kaneko Yotei Period I Encounter with Calligraphy
April 29, 2023 - September 24, 2023: 100th Anniversary of Kamata Hai Insushi Exhibition
April 29, 2023 - September 24, 2023: Animation Art Creator Arata Yamamoto Nizo Exhibition
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Hokkaido Hakodate Museum of Art, 37-6 Goryokakucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido |
In front of Shikaoiyakujo / Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum of Art
It opened in 1993 to exhibit the works of painter Nissho Kanda.
Nissho Kanda's works that express his own way of life, saying, ``I want to leave traces of life on that pure white canvas,'' have created many fans, and he has created a unique realism painting method while changing his painting style. I did.
With the appearance of Tenyo Yamada, a young painter who uses Nissho Kanda as a motif, in the 2019 TV drama series ``Natsuzora'', his presence became known nationwide.
Inside the museum, you can deepen your understanding of the work with an audio guide, and enjoy the narration by Ryo Yoshizawa, the actor who played Yamada in ``Natsuzora.''
It is a recommended museum because there are only about 20 works, and there are powerful works that will move your heart.
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April 12th - June 14th, 2023: Nissho Kanda Unfinished Canvas Part 2
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3-2 Higashimachi, Shikaoi-cho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido |
Sculpture Museum Entrance / Hongo Shin Memorial Sapporo Sculpture Museum
It opened in 1981 in a quiet residential area to display the works of sculptor Arata Hongo.
The collection contains approximately 1,800 pieces including sculptures and paintings by Arata Hongo. You can experience the power and dynamism of Arata Hongo's sculptures and appreciate them carefully.
The main building and the memorial hall are adjacent to each other, with the main building mainly featuring sculptures and the memorial hall holding special exhibitions.
There are sculptures scattered around the museum, so you can enjoy it like a treasure hunt.
Since it is small, it is a little-known art museum where you can take your time to admire the works. You really ought to go and see!
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1-41 Miyanomori 4-jo 12-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
Shirakaba Danchi / Osamu Ogawahara Memorial Museum of Art
It was opened in 1999 to honor Osamu Ogawahara, a Hokkaido native who led the postwar Hokkaido art world.
It has a collection of approximately 80 works by Ogawa from his early years to his later years. Also on display are works by artists from Hokkaido.
In addition, exhibitions are held regularly, making it a hidden gem only known to those in the know.
The view from the large windows is beautiful, and you can enjoy the peace and quiet while appreciating the works.
Be sure to visit when you visit Kutchan Town.
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March 4th – July 2nd, 2023: Osamu Ogawahara Exhibition “Land of Asia”
April 22, 2023 - July 2, 2023: Osamu Ogawawara and Hidemaro Hoida two-person exhibition -Living-
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https://www.town.kutchan.hokkaido.jp/culture-sports/ogawara-museum/ |
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Kita 6-jo Higashi 7-chome 1, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido |
Shin-Asahikawa / Teijiro Nakahara Memorial Asahikawa City Sculpture Museum
In 1994, it opened as a museum specializing in sculpture in commemoration of Teijiro Nakahara, a sculptor who left a mark on the history of modern sculpture.
The collection consists of 12 works mainly by Nakahara, but also includes works by Rodin and Morie Ogiwara, who influenced Nakahara, as well as works by his close friends Tsuruzou Ishii and Shinji Hori.
There are impressive works that will change your concept of sculpture.
The building is the former Asahikawa Kaikosha, which was built in 1902, and is steeped in history, including during the war.
Please be sure to visit when you visit Asahikawa.
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February 11, 2023 - May 28, 2023: Collection Exhibition “Drawing Tactile Space - Sculptor’s Drawings”
March 18th to May 7th, 2023: Special exhibition “The world of prints by sculptors”
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Shunko 5-jo 7-chome, Asahikawa, Hokkaido |
summary
This time we introduced the museums in Hokkaido.
There were many museums that you could enjoy from one end of Hokkaido to the other.
If there is a museum that interests you, please go and see it.
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