```mapview {"name": "Chichu Art Museum", "mapZoom": 12, "centerLat": 34.44975833, "centerLng": 133.98580278, "query": "Chichu Art Museum, Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan", "chosenMapSource": 0} ``` # Chichu Art Museum > [!AI]+ > The [[Chichu Art Museum]] is a contemporary art museum located on the island of [[Naoshima Island]] in [[Kagawa Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. Designed by the renowned architect [[Tadao Ando]] and opened to the public in 2004, the museum is known for its unique architecture that harmoniously blends with the natural landscape. The museum is largely subterranean, with its structure built into the earth to minimize its impact on the scenic beauty of the [[Seto Inland Sea]]. > > The [[Chichu Art Museum]] houses a select number of works by prominent artists, with a focus on the relationship between nature, architecture, and art. Notable installations include: > > 1. **[[Claude Monet]]**: A space dedicated to several of Monet's Water Lilies paintings, displayed in a room designed specifically for them, with natural light illuminating the artwork. > > 2. **[[James Turrell]]**: This American artist's works play with perception and the effects of light. The museum features several of his installations that invite viewers to experience the merging of light and space. > > 3. **[[Walter De Maria]]**: His piece "Time/Timeless/No Time" is a large-scale installation that combines a granite sphere with a gold-leafed wooden pillar and a concrete room, creating a contemplative space. > > The [[Chichu Art Museum]] is part of the [[Benesse Art Site Naoshima]], a project that includes several other art sites and installations on the island, all of which contribute to [[Naoshima Island]]'s reputation as a destination for art enthusiasts. Visitors often combine their trip to the museum with visits to other nearby art venues, such as the [[Benesse House Museum]], the [[Lee Ufan Museum]], and the Art House Project in the [[Honmura]] district. > > Due to the museum's intimate nature and the delicate interplay of light and architecture, visitor numbers are controlled, and it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance. The museum is accessible by ferry from the mainland and is a highlight of the [[Setouchi Triennale]] art festival, which takes place every three years in the region.