Parallel Lives — Shinji Shingu + Renzo Piano Exhibition

"Art and Architecture in Dialogue: Shaping the Wind"

📍 Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art (Nakanoshima, Osaka)

A miraculous exhibition where two world-renowned creators, architect Renzo Piano and sculptor Shinji Shingu, both born in 1937, intersect with the theme of "wind." From their collaboration at the Pompidou Center to Kansai International Airport, the exhibition features models, drawings, videos, and sculptures that create a space where you can almost feel the wind blowing through.

🗓 Exhibition Period
July 13, 2023 – September 14, 2023 (Closed Mondays)

⏰ Opening Hours
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)

🎫 Admission Fees
General: ¥2,400 / University & High School Students: ¥2,000 / Free for Middle School Students and Younger

📫 Access
4-3-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City
🚃 About a 5-minute walk from Keihan "Watanabebashi Station" or "Higobashi Station"

💡 Highlights
• The "wind" collaboration between Piano and Shingu envelops the entire museum in a unique exhibition layout.
• Discover behind-the-scenes details of masterpieces like the Kansai Airport lobby and Voltaire's windmill through drawings and models.
• Immersive experience where video installations and sculptures transform the space itself into an artwork.
• A cross-genre exhibition appealing to both architecture enthusiasts and contemporary art lovers.

Post by NAOMI アート建築めぐり | Aug 28, 2025