Explore the Living Art Island Exhibition from Japan on our Los Angeles-based website.
The Inujima Art House Project in Japan's Seto Inland Sea is a unique cultural initiative that has transformed a remote island once known for copper refining and stone quarrying into a vibrant contemporary art hub[2][3]. The project, which is part of the Benesse Art Site Naoshima project since 2008, has revitalized abandoned traditional homes and repurposed historical industrial sites into immersive art installations[5].
A key site in the project is the Inujima Seirensho Art Museum, creatively reusing the ruins of a Meiji-era copper refinery[4][5]. The museum maintains much of the original industrial architecture, blending Japan’s industrial heritage with modern art, making it an official part of Japan’s Modern Industrial Heritage.
The project's artistic director, Yuko Hasegawa, director of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, has curated a series of site-specific installations integrated into the village homes and natural surroundings[6]. These installations, by artists such as Beatriz Milhazes, Haruka Kojin, Yusuke Komuta, and Takashi Homma, foster a deep connection between visitor, art, and place[1].
The Symbiosis: Living Island exhibition, currently on view at Los Angeles's website, celebrates the Inujima Art House Project[7]. Visitors can travel the road around Inujima and explore the creative projects on the island[8]. The exhibition features an experiential diorama of Inujima, including architectural models of the art pavilions, documentary videos, and testimonies from residents[9].
The "Symbiosis: Living Island" exhibition is located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028, and is open from April 15 to July 5, 2023[7]. Admission is free, and the exhibition is open daily from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.) and 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Sat. - Sun.)[10].
For more information about the Inujima Art House Project and the "Symbiosis: Living Island" exhibition, visit the project's website and social channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn[3]. The project is conceived by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and offers a place of new discovery that transcends physical and conceptual boundaries, creating experiences that reflect the best of Japan[3].
- The Inujima Art House Project in Japan, through its transformative impact on a former copper refinery island, combines art, architecture, and lifestyle, creating a vibrant contemporary art hub.
- The Inujima Seirensho Art Museum, a creative reuse of a Meiji-era copper refinery, showcases modern art within the context of Japan’s industrial heritage.
- Yuko Hasegawa, the project's artistic director, has curated site-specific installations that foster a connection between visitors, art, and place, using designs from artists such as Beatriz Milhazes, Haruka Kojin, Yusuke Komuta, and Takashi Homma.
- The "Symbiosis: Living Island" exhibition in Los Angeles offers a travel experience, allowing visitors to virtually explore Inujima's art installations, architectural models, documentary videos, and resident testimonies.
- The Inujima Art House Project, conceived by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, transcends physical and conceptual boundaries, offering a unique lifestyle experience that reflects the best of Japan, with events such as the "Symbiosis: Living Island" exhibition available to the global community.
