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Japan · Minami-Aoyama
Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum
岡本太郎記念館
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The Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum in Minami-Aoyama, Japan, is situated in the former residence and studio of
Source: Official site
Notable Works
- 太陽の塔Wikipedia (ja)岡本太郎
構想が練られた場所
- 明日の神話Official site岡本太郎
Exhibitions
Past and present exhibitions aggregated by artible.
Past exhibitions (10)
- Past
佐内正史 雷写
2026Mar14(Sat)–Jul12(Sun)Masafumi Sanai's photographs, which evoke a similar essence to Taro Okamoto's work.
OFFICIAL佐内正史#Masafumi Sanai#Photography#Taro Okamoto#Contemporary Art - Past
TAROの空間
2025Nov7(Fri)–2026Mar8(Sun)An exhibition focusing on Taro Okamoto's concept of space as his primary medium and artistic expression.
OFFICIAL#Taro Okamoto#Space#Contemporary Art#Sculpture - Past
生命の樹―もうひとつの太陽の塔―
2025Jul2(Wed)–Nov3(Mon)Explore Taro Okamoto's "Tree of Life," the vital "bloodstream" within his iconic Tower of the Sun, conceived as a living entity.
OFFICIAL#Taro Okamoto#Tower of the Sun#Tree of Life#Sculpture - Past
《予感》とその時代
2025Feb27(Thu)–Jun29(Sun)Explore Taro Okamoto's philosophy that 'Art is magic,' a statement he made in the mid-1960s.
OFFICIAL#Taro Okamoto#Philosophy of Art#Magic and Sorcery#1960s - Past
青山と70年
2024Nov15(Fri)–2025Feb24(Mon)Explore Taro Okamoto's post-war restart in Aoyama, where he re-established his atelier 70 years ago after losing everything.
OFFICIAL#Taro Okamoto#Atelier#Aoyama#Post War Art - Past
ヤノベケンジ：太郎と猫と太陽と
2024Jul12(Fri)–Nov10(Sun)Contemporary artist Kenji Yanobe returns to the Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum with 'Taro, Cat, and Sun,' exploring Okamoto's themes.
OFFICIALヤノベケンジ#Kenji Yanobe#Taro Okamoto#Contemporary Art#Tower of the Sun - Past
タローのダンス
2024Mar15(Fri)–Jul7(Sun)Explore Taro Okamoto's mosaic tile work 'Dance' and his philosophy of integrating art into society.
OFFICIAL#Taro Okamoto#Dance#Mosaic Tile#Art Philosophy - Past
《明日の神話》と《太陽の塔》
2023Nov29(Wed)–2024Mar10(Sun)An exhibition focusing on the large-scale renovation of Taro Okamoto's 'Myth of Tomorrow' mural.
OFFICIAL#Taro Okamoto#Myth of Tomorrow#Tower of the Sun#Mural - Past
開館25周年記念「令和の蔵出し」
2023Jul13(Thu)–Nov26(Sun)Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum, showcasing Taro Okamoto's spirit and history.
OFFICIAL#Taro Okamoto#Toshiko Okamoto#Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum#Contemporary Art - Past
衝動の爪あと
2023Mar24(Fri)–Jul9(Sun)Explore Taro Okamoto's unique creative process, where works were 'already done' the moment impulse struck.
OFFICIAL#Taro Okamoto#Creative Process#Artist's Thought#Impulse
Museum basics
- Founded
- 1998
- Architect
- 坂倉準三
- Building completed
- 1953
- Renovated
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- Director
- 平野暁臣
- Operated by
- 公益財団法人岡本太郎記念現代芸術振興財団
- Annual visitors
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- National treasures
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- Important cultural properties
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- Site area
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- Floor area
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- Exhibition area
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- Architectural features
- 壁には岡本の描く顔と「TARO」の赤いサインが入っている
- ブロックを積んだ壁の上に凸レンズ形の屋根をのせたユニークな建物
Visit info
- Hours
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- Tickets
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- Avg. visit time
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- Reservation
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- Nearest station
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- Address
- Minami-Aoyama 南青山
Rules & amenities
- Photography
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- Audio guide langs
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- Wheelchair
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- Kid-friendly
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- Café
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- Shop
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Collection
- Collection size
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- Top departments
- デッサン、エスキース、彫刻、戦後文化の資料
- Featured artists
- 岡本太郎
More info
- Official site
- taro-okamoto.or.jp ↗
Sources
— Official website — taro-okamoto.or.jp ↗ · Wikipedia (Japanese) ↗ (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikidata — Q11473108 ↗ (CC0)artible is an independent guide and is not affiliated with this museum. Facts are surfaced with attribution to the sources below.
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