Stairway in the void｜Minoru Togashi

Japanese

SCULPTURES by Minoru Togashi

Tsuruoka City lies along the shore of the Japan Sea,
in the northeast of the main island, Honshu.

The city exhibits numerous pieces of public art throughout town.

Local residents and tourists know the city for its
many sculptures by artist Minoru Togashi.

All of Mr. Togashi's sculptures present the theme of Stairway in the Void.

This site is operated by Tsuruoka City in the Japanese language.

Please click “English” or use the “back” button on your computer
to return to this page and navigate the site in English.

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・・・・・・・STREET FURNITURE・・・・・・・

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・・・・・・・COLLECTION・・・・・・・

The entire collection, consisting of more than 150 pieces, was donated by the artist.

Instead of keeping the collection at one place and asking people to visit,
the artist suggested that his work be viewed where people already gather in everyday life.

The pieces from the collection are loaned, free of charge, to the citizens of Tsuruoka.

Schools, ward offices, hospitals, hotels, corporations, and private institutions
display the pieces, which intermingle with their surroundings.

These smaller pieces also serve as maquettes for larger monuments.

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・・・・・・・PHOTO GALLERY・・・・・・・

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・・・・・・・THE ARTIST'S PROFILE・・・・・・・

This used to be the main English page of the site.

Using the map as a guide, explore the site by clicking on the locations of the outdoor sculptures.

If you plan to visit the city, please use the map on this page.

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・・・・・・・CONTACT・・・・・・・

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