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Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

Tokyo · Koto · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 東京都現代美術館

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Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
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Japan's largest contemporary collection, with ceilings high enough for installations nothing else can take.

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Joto · Koto

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Japan's largest contemporary collection, with ceilings high enough for installations nothing else can take.

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The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (東京都現代美術館, Tōkyō-to Gendai Bijutsukan) is a contemporary art museum in Koto, Tokyo, Japan. The museum is located in Kiba Park. Designed by Takahiko Yanagisawa (TAK Associates), the museum was opened in March 1995. With a total floor area of approximately 33,000 square meters, it is one of the largest contemporary art museums in Japan. The permanent collection comprises approximately 5,700 works of art from both Japanese and international artists, ranging from the postwar era to the present day.

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Founded / opened:1995 Architect / artist:Takahiko Yanagisawa Highlights / collection:One of Japan's largest contemporary art collections, 5,700 works, Giant atrium Genre:Contemporary art, Media art

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