Sumida Hokusai Museum
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The Sumida Hokusai Museum (Japanese: すみだ北斎美術館, Sumida Hokusai Bijutsukan) is an art museum in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to the renowned ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849). Opened on November 22, 2016, the museum celebrates Hokusai's contributions to Japanese art and his global influence, particularly through works like Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji. The museum's collection includes more than 1,800 items related to Hokusai, including paintings, sketches, woodblock prints, and personal artifacts.
The building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Kazuyo Sejima of the firm SANAA. It is noted for its minimalist aluminum façade and angular design, intended to reflect the movement and dynamism found in Hokusai's artwork.
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