Inujima is the only Art Setouchi island that is not located in Kagawa Prefecture, but in Okayama Prefecture. It’s also one of the three islands that are managed by Benesse Art Site Naoshima (the other two being Naoshima and Teshima). During the Edo period, just like a certain number of […]
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For this third part of my adventures in the Setouchi Triennale 2019, we’re heading to my favorite place in the area if not in Japan: Ogijima. Before we go any further, if you haven’t done so, please read the previous episodes: Part One: Shodoshima Part Two: Shamijima (and Seijima) The […]
This year I had decided to blog about my Setouchi Triennale 2019 visits in chronological order, and as early as my second post about it, I’m throwing a wrench into it. See, I’ve been quite busy and I also caught a nasty cold (my son has started preschool; random nasty […]
Shodoshima is a bit unique among the islands taking part in the Setouchi Triennale. Sure, every island is unique, but if only because of its size Shodoshima feels a little different. It definitely is a little world in itself, with actual towns and more. While it’s mainly famous for being […]
These are some extremely busy times. At the university, the academic year has just started. At home, my son has just started preschool. On the Setouchi islands, the Setouchi Triennale 2019 preparations have been everywhere. I’ve also been busy writing about the Triennale in other places. Oh, and I’m starting […]
Naoshima is the where this idea of putting “art on islands” has started in the late 1980s. Nowadays, the island is world-famous for its art sites and museums that are collectively known as Benesse Art Site Naoshima. Nicknamed the art island online and elsewhere, it is really only half […]
In recent years, Teshima has become Benesse Art Site‘s new “playground”. It is true that Naoshima and Inujima have started to run out of space for new art. It’s nice to see Teshima becoming an attractive place again after so many years of hardships. However, I’m a little worried that […]
Another day on Ogijima? Sure, why not? Last Saturday, Team Ogi was supposed to bring its new artwork for the Setouchi Triennale 2019 to Ogijima. However, they were behind schedule, and we ended up being 24 hours early. Rest assured, Team Ogi did bring its art on the following day. […]
This year one of the major cultural and artistic events of Japan is taking place, I’m talking about the Setouchi Triennale, an exceptional cultural event that takes place every three years in the eastern part of the Seto Inland Sea of Japan. This page aims to give you some very […]
Ogijima is without a doubt my favorite island in the Setouchi area. While I was already enamored with the island before the Setouchi Triennale started, the artworks that can be found there made me love the island even more. Add to that some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet […]