kengo kuma exhibits ‘five purr-fect points for a new public space’ at MOMAT

the designs are categorized according to five principles that kuma has conceived – 'hole', 'particles', 'oblique', 'softness' and 'time'.

christina petridou July 15, 2021 3 min

this summer, the national museum of modern art, tokyo, presents ‘five purr-fect points for a new public space’ by kengo kuma, one of japan’s leading contemporary architects. this exhibition highlights 68 projects picked among his worldwide work — including models, photographs, and mockups — with a more human-friendly architectural approach. kengo kuma unveils 'five purr-fect points for a new public space' at MOMAT ©five purr-fect points for a new public space, national museum of modern art, tokyo, ©kioku keizo

the designs are categorized according to five principles that kengo kuma has conceived – ‘hole’, ‘particles’, ‘oblique’, ‘softness’ and ‘time’. 74 exhibits more, including immersive experiences of kuma’s architecture, are offered through new video pieces and a mobile home displayed in front of the museum. each project is introduced through a description written by himself. furthermore, video works commissioned from cutting-edge contemporary artists such as takimoto mikiya, fujii hikaru, and the mcgloughlin brothers, generate an atmosphere that immerses observers in the beauty of his works. kengo kuma unveils 'five purr-fect points for a new public space' at MOMAT ©five purr-fect points for a new public space, national museum of modern art, tokyo, ©kioku keizo

a 360-degree virtual reality simulation will also take place, allowing people to experience interior spaces, and a presentation of results of ‘a plan for tokyo, 2020: five purr-fect points for feline architecture,’ a research project that reinterprets the urban environment from the perspective of cats. during a time of numerous challenges due to the covid-19 pandemic, this exhibition will provide visitors with various chances to communicate in new ways in terms of public spaces and the future of the city. kengo kuma unveils 'five purr-fect points for a new public space' at MOMAT ©five purr-fect points for a new public space, national museum of modern art, tokyo, ©kioku keizo

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