About the artwork
The artists felt that Echigo-Tsumari was as if a satellite orbiting away from the center of Japan. In order to communicate the strong existence of the Echigo-Tsuamri, their installation which are inspired by the wisdoms of the life of snow country and consist of what they call “treasures” that they found in an abandoned houses occupies a void space at the entrance of the museum and welcome visitors. Furniture are also placed in the art space, allowing you to lie down and enjoy viewing the piece from below.
Materials: Farming tools, abandoned daily tools etc
Sponsored by Hoshi to Mori no Uta Museum
Supported by The Agency for Cultural Affairs / The Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
Information and Map
| Artwork no. | T221 |
|---|---|
| Production year | 2012 |
| Opening hours | 10:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30) *Opening hours may be shortened during the winter season. *Closed for year-end and New Year's holidays 26 Dec, 2023-3 Jan, 2024 |
| Admission | [Permanent exhibition] Adult: ¥1000, U15: ¥500 [Special exhibition (including permanent exhibition) ] Adult: ¥1200, U15: ¥600 (*Depending on the period, Passport for viewing artworks and common tickets may be sold.) |
| Closed | Tue & Wed *If Tuesday and Wednesday are consecutive holidays, the next business day is closed) *Closed for year-end and New Year's holidays 26 Dec, 2023-3 Jan, 2024 |
| Area | Tokamachi |
| Village | MonET |
| Open dates | Open all year / Closed on Tue ＆ Wed except holidays |
| Venue | Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET ( 6 Hon-cho, Tokamachi-shi, Niigata) |
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