Naoshima 直島 (1)

I have just been to Japan recently, and the highlight of the trip must be the visit to the islands where the Setouchi Triennale (瀨戶內國際藝術祭) take place. I went on the 17&18/12/2016, which was outside of the Triennale period. Less artworks were displayed but I had the benefit of appreciating the exhibits without the crowd (and the warm weather as well).

My trip was not very well planned where I had to leave Osaka at 6am to catch the right Shinkansen, local train and ferry. Luckily, I managed to board on the 'scheduled' train and arrive at Naoshima at ~10am.

The first artwork is the famous pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama just at the Miyanoura Port.

<Through the holes>

A 2 minute walk will lead you to another artwork by the port - The Pavilion by Sou Fujimoto.

< Shadows>

<Playing withe irregularity>

<Pavilion at night>

[tbc]

References: Transport for Naoshima TRAIN: http://unoslopehouse.com/Okayama-Uno-Tarin-Timetable.php BUS: http://unoslopehouse.com/Okayama-Uno-Express-Bus-timetable.php

Setouchi Triennale

http://setouchi-artfest.jp/en/

Yayoi Kusama 草間彌生

http://www.yayoi-kusama.jp/e/information/

Sou Fujimoto 藤本壯介

http://www.sou-fujimoto.net/

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