Besides a bustling gallery scene, eye-catching murals and a vibrant community of creatives, the ‘art town’ of Kitakagaya boasts gems such as this small museum dedicated to the work of Osaka-born contemporary artist Yasumasa Morimura.
Open only for exhibitions, the facility administers a wide-ranging collection of work by Morimura, who became a key figure in the revival of the Kansai art scene from the ’80s onward and has won international recognition for pieces such as self-portraits that show himself in the guise of historical figures.
The museum consists of two exhibition galleries and a small theatre, plus a salon and museum shop. Bathed in natural light, the salon includes a library with books by Morimura himself, exhibition catalogues, and a number of reference publications.