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Takamijima (Setouchi Triennale 2025)

Takamijima (Setouchi Triennale 2025)

Of all the islands in the Setouchi Triennale, I find Takamijima to be one of the most interesting. It's also one of the least visited, which is probably for the best. To be honest, I always feel torn about people who think the Triennale is only about Naoshima.

Furniture φ in Takamijima

Furniture φ in Takamijima

One interesting project on Takamijima this year is "Furniture φ in Takamijima." It's a collaboration between PhStudio and BankART 1929, which seems to have curated much of the new temporary art on Takamijima this year under the moniker "Takamijima Art Trail." They collected old

Earth-Eater and Star Dust Kids - Takamijima 2025

Earth-Eater and Star Dust Kids - Takamijima 2025

Yusuke Asai is no stranger to the Setouchi Triennale. In 2013, he gave us Listen to the Voices of Yesterday Like the Voices of Ancient Times that you can still enjoy on Inujima: https://www.setouchiexplorer.com/listen-to-the-voices-of-yesterday-like-the-voices-of-ancient-times/ I like his style because it feels like a weird "Australian

Setouchi Triennale 2025: Autumn session and the Western Islands

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Setouchi Triennale 2025: Autumn session and the Western Islands

Autumn is here, and the third and final session of the 2025 Setouchi Triennale is just a dozen days away. While a few new artworks will be on the "regular" islands, the western islands of Kagawa Prefecture are the traditional highlight of the autumn session. Since they only