Mon, 04/09/2012 - 04:55 — Anonymous by C.B.LiddellWhen visiting Japan,
it's worth remembering -- and stop us if you've heard this one before --
that there's more to the country than kimonos, sushi, tradition and
temples. A lot more. According to those in the know, Japan is one of Asia's
hot spots for contemporary modern art -- manga and anime, anyone? -- and
exhibitions worth at least a half day out of your trip are thick on the
ground. The Hoki Museum, about an hour's drive from Tokyo, is one of a slew
of outstanding new centers that take Japan's reputation for cutting-edge
art to another level. Currently, it's taking a fresh look at Realist art
through one of the year's must-see exhibitions, "Beauty of Existence --
Look, Smile, Sorrow." The astounding-looking building, which opened a few
months before the 2011 earthquake, is the creation of Tomohiko Yamanashi, the
architect behind the stunning art venue.read more
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