Yayoi Kusama: Pumpkin (Naoshima)
The yellow sculpture Pumpkin, standing all alone on the border of the land and sea
Pumpkin was first shown at the 1994 Naoshima exhibition, Open Air '94 'Out of Bounds' --Contemporary Art in the Seascape--. What separates the Pumpkin at Naoshima from the other Pumpkins Kusama had created in the past is the way it was designed with the location in mind. Even now, 25 years after it was first shown to the public, this yellow Pumpkin with black polka dots still rivals the beauty of the natural Setouchi landscape with its unique, imposing presence.
Organizer
Benesse Art Site NaoshimaVenue
Benesse House Museum (outdoors)
Category
Installation ArtTag
Site SpecificStart date
October 4th, 2022
End date
September 21st, 2027
Audience Role
Visitor
Ages: All ages
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About Benesse Art Site Naoshima
A journey to islands alive with art. One day, a giant pumpkin appeared on the island pier. The pier, once an unassuming sight that could be found anywhere, was reborn as a sight so unique that it could be found nowhere else. People began to visit from distant cities and even distant countries. The island transformed itself into something new... Here, a story featuring art and island was born—a story to be found nowhere else in the world. How does the story unfold? Visit, and see for yourself.