Chapter 1
Master of light and concrete
Chapter 2
Seoul's architectural trifecta at Leeum
Chapter 3
Naoshima and the island of art
Chapter 4
The philosophy of space in Korea and Japan
Ch 3 · Naoshima and the island of art
Glossary
dark weathered wood (noun)
Timber that has aged naturally or been preserved using traditional Japanese charring techniques to create a deep, textured, and durable dark finish. In Naoshima's historic Honmura village, this organic material acts as a beautiful bridge between the past and the present, wrapping ancient residential homes that have been reborn as contemporary art venues.
Timber that has aged naturally or been preserved using traditional Japanese charring techniques to create a deep, textured, and durable dark finish. In Naoshima's historic Honmura village, this organic material acts as a beautiful bridge between the past and the present, wrapping ancient residential homes that have been reborn as contemporary art venues.
choko A restored wooden house in Honmura showcases a vibrant contemporary art installation.
choko Naoshima Island of Art
We're under the earth, yeah, but chasing the sun! (chasing the sun!)
Fun Fact
Pumpkin rescue: When Yayoi Kusama's yellow pumpkin was swept into the sea by a 2021 typhoon, local fishermen rescued it from the waves.
Glossary
subterranean (adjective)
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface. Tadao Ando built the Chichu Art Museum as a subterranean structure to preserve the local landscape.
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface. Tadao Ando built the Chichu Art Museum as a subterranean structure to preserve the local landscape.
Quiz
What is the name of the project that converts old, empty wooden homes in Honmura into art spaces?
BETA
choko Build pocket pavilions to discover how Japanese and Korean architects blend art with nature.
Quiz
What traditional material dominates the historic homes used in the Honmura Art House Project?
Quiz
Which Japanese artist created the famous yellow pumpkin sculpture sitting on a pier in Naoshima?