I’m always a bit reluctant to go to Naoshima during the Setouchi Triennale. The thing is that too many people reduce the Triennale to Naoshima only. How many times have I read blogs or heard people waiting for the Triennale to be happening to visit Naoshima and Naoshima only? […]
Naoshima Bath
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On Naoshima, just like anywhere else in Japan, there are public baths or Sento. However, in the village of Miyanoura, one is quite unique: Of course, you have recognized Shinro Ohtake’s Naoshima Bath also known as I♥湯 (I love Yu).
To be able to talk about the next artwork, I first need to explain its title and the fact that it contains a pun. Yes, I know, puns and wordplays are not funny anymore when somebody explains, but unless you speak Japanese, you’ll need my help on this one. […]
I’ve waited for that day (yesterday) with a mix of excitement and apprehension, as it was the day I was finally going to set foot on Naoshima. The island where one day, about twenty years ago, the Benesse Corporation decided to set up a Contemporary Art Museum, which made […]