Naoshima Bunkamura has renewed spaces and installed new art by Yoshihiro Suda and Hiroshi Sugimoto at Benesse House through spring 2026, offering new encounters with art, architecture, and nature.
Benesse House updated its spaces through spring 2026. At Benesse House Museum, Yoshihiro Suda installed 'Rose (Former Public Telephone Site)' in a space where a phone booth was removed. New additions to his 'Weeds' series were placed in unexpected architectural crevices, and illustrations of Setouchi lemon and olive were added to the cafe. At Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors, a lounge renovation was led by Sugimoto and Tomoyuki Sakakida's New Material Research Laboratory. It features a colorful carpet referencing Mondrian's geometry and Buddhist shapes, a 10-meter Yakusugi wood table, and four new digital calligraphy works from Sugimoto's 'Brush Impression' series. Suda (b. 1969) is known for hyper-realistic wooden sculptures of plants placed in surprising spaces. Sugimoto (b. 1948) works in photography, architecture, and other fields, exploring time and human perception. He co-founded the New Material Research Laboratory in 2008 to combine ancient techniques with modern spaces. Benesse House Museum is located in Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture.
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FAQ
When were the new artworks installed and spatial renovations completed at Benesse House?
They were completed through Spring 2026.
What new works by Yoshihiro Suda are exhibited at the Benesse House Museum?
The newly added works are 'Rose (Former Site of Public Telephone)' (2006-2026), 'Weeds' (2002-2026), 'Lemon' (2026), and 'Olive' (2026).
Who designed the lounge renovation for Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Gallery of Time?
It was designed by New Material Research Laboratory, led by Hiroshi Sugimoto and Tomoyuki Sakakida, with Dai Tomioka as the project architect.
What are the admission fees for both facilities?
Benesse House Museum costs 1,300 yen online / 1,500 yen at the door. Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery costs 1,600 yen online / 1,700 yen at the door (includes tea and sweets). Both are free for guests staying at Benesse House and children 15 and under.
When is the maintenance closure period scheduled for 2026?
Both facilities will be closed for maintenance from Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19, 2026.