同じ日にヒルマ・アフ・クリント点にも行った。北欧という点では、共通点があるが、ラップランドの自然に対する畏敬を感じた。日本人にとっては神への畏敬よりもこちらの方がしっくりくると思った。

Really impressed with the exhibition! The precision and scope of Tapio’s craft is impressive! Also the gallery staff were very friendly, helpful, and informative.

タピオ・ヴィルカラ　世界の果て

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The Tokyo Station Gallery is a museum that embodies the history of Tokyo Station Marunouchi, an important cultural asset. The museum was temporarily closed in 2006 due to the preservation and restoration of Tokyo Station, but reopened in the fall of 2012. The exhibition room features red brick walls that expose the structural bricks and steel frame of Tokyo Station at the time of its construction. The museum is guided by three pillars: "Rediscovering Modern Art," which attempts to discover unknown artists and reexamine overlooked art; "Railways, Architecture, and Design," which considers the fact that the museum is located in Tokyo Station, designed by Kingo Tatsuno; and "Invitation to Contemporary Art," which conveys the appeal of ever-changing expressions. We hold about four to five exhibitions a year.

Tapio Wirkkala: The Sculptor of Ultima Thule