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Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial
A modern art festival held in Echigo-Tsumari, since 2000.
In the green, lush countryside of Echigo-Tsumari, Niigata prefecture is a modern art exhibit held throughout the year. The “Art Triennial” held every 3 years features permanent exhibits as well as new pieces, alongside various performances and workshops. Most recently, the triennial was held from April 2022 to November.
More than 200 artworks are featured outside the triennial season, featuring works by both domestic and international diverse artists. Since Echigo-Tsumari is a snow-heavy area, snow around the artworks are moved outwards, meaning there are less artworks on display, but available throughout the year. The main headquarters of the art festival, “Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET”, and Snow Country Farming Culture and Art “Matsudai Nohbutai Center / MVRDV” is also open during winter.
Artworks are placed across a large field, with limited buses or train transports. If visitors wish to see as much as they can, make sure to use a car. Official Guided Tours are available based on season.
Highlights
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Art Festival held in Echigo-Tsumari, Niigata prefecture.
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Held every 3 years, permanent and new artworks are displayed.
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Permanent Exhibits feature 200 artworks outside the triennial.
Photos
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![“Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art / Tashima Seizo”, using a defunct school campus. (Artwork by Tashima Seizo)
Photo Ishizuka Gentaro]()
“Hachi & Seizo Tashima Museum of Picture Book Art / Tashima Seizo”, using a defunct school campus. (Artwork by Tashima Seizo) Photo Ishizuka Gentaro
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![“Tunnel of Light”, an artwork version of Tsugarukyo Ravine Tunnel (Artwork by Ma Yansong / MAD Architects)
Photo Nakamura Osamu]()
“Tunnel of Light”, an artwork version of Tsugarukyo Ravine Tunnel (Artwork by Ma Yansong / MAD Architects) Photo Nakamura Osamu
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![“Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET” featuring various artworks on display. (Designed by Hiroshi Hara + Atelier φ)
Photo Kioku Keizo]()
“Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET” featuring various artworks on display. (Designed by Hiroshi Hara + Atelier φ) Photo Kioku Keizo
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 大地の芸術祭
- Telephone
- 025-761-7767
- Directions
- JR Joetsu Shinkansen to Echigo-Tsumari, Take HokuetsuExpress Hokuhoku Line from Echigo-Yuzawa Station, disembark at Tokamachi station.
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)