光嶋裕介のエッセイ～「Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art Ando Gallery」
Expanding the field of architecture
Architecture speaks to itself. In other words, spaces have their own silent voice. Therefore, it is very difficult for architects to express their philosophy in words, since their buildings already have lots to say. No matter what the architects write in a book, it is more convincing to simply visit their buildings and hear the voice from the space yourself.
However, Tadao Ando easily overcomes this problem, as always. Not just by holding an exhibition, but he designed and,---a new wing just to show his own works. “Ando Gallery” was built as an extension onto his previously designed building, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, completed in 2002.
I recently visited this brand new gallery and was surprised by how smoothly it blended into the existing space, even 17years after completion. It felt as if this new gallery space was already there from the very beginning.
Ando was successful in expressing his philosophy through the silent voice of architecture, meaning that the beautiful hand-drawings and extraordinary models were given a great place to speak up, since the entire gallery is a work of Ando.
What is outstanding about Ando’s work is the rich emptiness, a Zen based philosophy. In Japanese terms, we say “無（mu）”. Ando’s space contains this emptiness, which allows endless possibilities to live in. And the beauty of his space is created by the light. Ando’s work always provides perfection, and the natural light through the large windows embraces the shining concrete.
Tadao Ando is not just a great architect, but also an amazing Artist. His contribution towards the field of art can be seen throughout his career. He has been continuously creating special drawings of buildings that he designed, turnning them into art pieces, and has making countless silkscreens and sketches. The only similar architect that comes to my mind is Arata Isozaki, who was awarded the Pritzker Prize this year. Isozaki has also renovated his designed museum into his gallery in O-ita.
One thing that can be said for sure is that architects have many ways to express themselves. To make their own gallery inside their own building seems like a great idea. Ando and Isozaki have been leading the Japanese architectural culture for more than half a century. What is outstanding about their work is that their philosophy is always new and fresh, inspiring the next generations, and they work in order to expand the field of architecture. I have a long long road in front of me.
Yusuke Koshima(architect)
●5月23日にHyogo Prefectural Museum of Art(兵庫県立美術館)にAndo Gallery（第2展示棟）がオープンしました。
美術館の設計者である安藤忠雄先生の作品や震災復興の取り組みなどを模型・ドローイングなどで紹介しています。
建築家の光嶋裕介さんにレポート（英文）していただきました。
画像は兵庫県立美術館のホームページより
兵庫県立美術館 第2展示棟（Ando Gallery）
住所： 神戸市中央区脇浜海岸通1-1-1
電話番号：078-262-0901
開館時間：10:00～18:00 （特別展開催中の金土 ～20:00） ※入場は閉館の30分前まで
休館日：兵庫県立美術館に準ずる
料金：無料
●本日のお勧め作品は安藤忠雄です。
安藤忠雄 Tadao ANDO
《INTEGRATION OF LIGHT》
c.1980年
シルクスクリーン
イメージサイズ：42.5×35.5cm
シートサイズ：79.0×55.0cm
Ed. 2、乃至数部
Signed
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※お問合せには、必ず「件名」「お名前」「連絡先（住所）」を明記してください。
◆ときの忘れものは8月11日（日）～8月19日（月）まで夏季休廊いたします。
●ときの忘れものは青山から〒113-0021 東京都文京区本駒込５丁目４の１ LAS CASAS に移転しました。
阿部勤設計の新しい空間はWEBマガジン＜コラージ2017年12月号18～24頁＞に特集されています。JR及び南北線の駒込駅南口から約8分です。
TEL: 03-6902-9530、FAX: 03-6902-9531
E-mail:info@tokinowasuremono.com
営業時間＝火曜～土曜の平日11時～19時。＊日・月・祝日は休廊。
Expanding the field of architecture
Architecture speaks to itself. In other words, spaces have their own silent voice. Therefore, it is very difficult for architects to express their philosophy in words, since their buildings already have lots to say. No matter what the architects write in a book, it is more convincing to simply visit their buildings and hear the voice from the space yourself.
However, Tadao Ando easily overcomes this problem, as always. Not just by holding an exhibition, but he designed and,---a new wing just to show his own works. “Ando Gallery” was built as an extension onto his previously designed building, Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, completed in 2002.
I recently visited this brand new gallery and was surprised by how smoothly it blended into the existing space, even 17years after completion. It felt as if this new gallery space was already there from the very beginning.
Ando was successful in expressing his philosophy through the silent voice of architecture, meaning that the beautiful hand-drawings and extraordinary models were given a great place to speak up, since the entire gallery is a work of Ando.
What is outstanding about Ando’s work is the rich emptiness, a Zen based philosophy. In Japanese terms, we say “無（mu）”. Ando’s space contains this emptiness, which allows endless possibilities to live in. And the beauty of his space is created by the light. Ando’s work always provides perfection, and the natural light through the large windows embraces the shining concrete.
Tadao Ando is not just a great architect, but also an amazing Artist. His contribution towards the field of art can be seen throughout his career. He has been continuously creating special drawings of buildings that he designed, turnning them into art pieces, and has making countless silkscreens and sketches. The only similar architect that comes to my mind is Arata Isozaki, who was awarded the Pritzker Prize this year. Isozaki has also renovated his designed museum into his gallery in O-ita.
One thing that can be said for sure is that architects have many ways to express themselves. To make their own gallery inside their own building seems like a great idea. Ando and Isozaki have been leading the Japanese architectural culture for more than half a century. What is outstanding about their work is that their philosophy is always new and fresh, inspiring the next generations, and they work in order to expand the field of architecture. I have a long long road in front of me.
Yusuke Koshima(architect)
●5月23日にHyogo Prefectural Museum of Art(兵庫県立美術館)にAndo Gallery（第2展示棟）がオープンしました。
美術館の設計者である安藤忠雄先生の作品や震災復興の取り組みなどを模型・ドローイングなどで紹介しています。
建築家の光嶋裕介さんにレポート（英文）していただきました。
画像は兵庫県立美術館のホームページより
兵庫県立美術館 第2展示棟（Ando Gallery）
住所： 神戸市中央区脇浜海岸通1-1-1
電話番号：078-262-0901
開館時間：10:00～18:00 （特別展開催中の金土 ～20:00） ※入場は閉館の30分前まで
休館日：兵庫県立美術館に準ずる
料金：無料
●本日のお勧め作品は安藤忠雄です。
安藤忠雄 Tadao ANDO《INTEGRATION OF LIGHT》
c.1980年
シルクスクリーン
イメージサイズ：42.5×35.5cm
シートサイズ：79.0×55.0cm
Ed. 2、乃至数部
Signed
こちらの作品の見積り請求、在庫確認はこちらから
※お問合せには、必ず「件名」「お名前」「連絡先（住所）」を明記してください。
◆ときの忘れものは8月11日（日）～8月19日（月）まで夏季休廊いたします。
●ときの忘れものは青山から〒113-0021 東京都文京区本駒込５丁目４の１ LAS CASAS に移転しました。
阿部勤設計の新しい空間はWEBマガジン＜コラージ2017年12月号18～24頁＞に特集されています。JR及び南北線の駒込駅南口から約8分です。
TEL: 03-6902-9530、FAX: 03-6902-9531
E-mail:info@tokinowasuremono.com
営業時間＝火曜～土曜の平日11時～19時。＊日・月・祝日は休廊。
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