Fukuoka Art Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1979 |
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| Location | Chūō-ku, Fukuoka, Japan |
| Type | Art museum |
| Public transit access | Ōhorikōen Station |
Fukuoka Art Museum (福岡市美術館, Fukuoka-shi Bijutsukan) is a cool art museum located in Fukuoka, Japan. It's also known as Fukuoka-shi Bijutsukan in Japanese. This museum has an amazing collection of art from both Western countries and different parts of Asia. They also often show new and exciting temporary exhibitions. For example, in November 2010, the museum hosted a big show featuring the famous artist Marc Chagall. You can also see a very famous painting here: The Madonna of Port Lligat by Salvador Dalí.
What is the Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale?
Every three years, the Fukuoka Art Museum helps host a special art event called the Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale. The word "Triennale" means it happens every three years! This exciting event first started in 1999. It's a fantastic way to see the newest art from 21 different countries and regions across Asia. Each time, the Triennale has a different theme, making it unique and interesting for visitors.
Past Triennale Events
Here are the years when the Fukuoka Asian Art Triennale has taken place:
- The 1st Triennale was in 1999.
- The 2nd Triennale was in 2002.
- The 3rd Triennale was in 2005.
- The 4th Triennale was in 2009.
- The 5th Triennale was in 2014.
See also
- Fukuoka Oriental Ceramics Museum
External links
- Fukuoka Art Museum at Google Cultural Institute
