THE NAOSHIMA MEETING 2026-2028 Vol. 1 "From the Island to the World: Soichiro Fukutake x Tadao Ando"

About this event

Held as the first session of "THE NAOSHIMA MEETING 2026-2028" hosted by Benesse Art Site Naoshima, this event is titled "From the Island to the World: Soichiro Fukutake x Tadao Ando - Looking Back on the Path of Collaboration, Shared Struggle, and Challenge." Soichiro Fukutake, Honorary Advisor of Benesse Holdings, who has built Naoshima's art activities over many years, and architect Tadao Ando will discuss the path from the conception to the realization of the art projects in Naoshima, as well as the behind-the-scenes decision-making. The numerous architectural structures built to blend into the island landscape, such as the Chichu Art Museum and Benesse House, are the results of their collaboration, and this event will delve deeply into that historic journey. This offers a rare opportunity to look back on the path of their challenges.

Venue

Benesse Art Site Naoshima East Gate

352-1 Tsumuura, Naoshima-cho, Kagawa-gun, Kagawa 761-3110