Vivinavi : Nagano : (Japan) Nagano

African art has the power to appeal directly to the viewer's heart, not through logic, but through unexpected deformations, forms, expressiveness, and textures, and has an appeal that immediately captivates. This is because it is the fundamental form and expression of a people that has been selected over hundreds of years, and above all, it is a form of the soul that is filled with the wish to live. This is the origin of spiritual creation, and I believe that not only the artists of the 20th century, but also those of us today, will be struck by it when we see it.

The African Art Museum, established at the southern foot of the scenic Yatsugatake Mountains, with views of Mt. The museum also introduces the art of ethnic minorities from Asia, Oceania, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and the Himalayas.