The MOT, as it is known for short, may not be located in the most easily accessable part of Tokyo but if you are a fan of modern art, then it is worth the visit – it also has the added bonus of being close to the Edo museum, so can also drop by on the way.
The MOT itself houses a variety of collections, though its biggest space is given over to temporary shows which change frequently. Of the permanent installations, you can get a fantastic overview of Japanese post-war art that continues through the pop-art of the ’60s, the bubble period of the ’80s and onwards to today’s latest. Work featured includes that by Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and David Hockney.
Visit there now, however, for one of the temporary exhibits, Transformation, before it ends (at the end of this month). Here is our video preview:
So, what is Transformation about?
Here is an excerpt from the blurb. Find out more, including directions to the museum after the jump.
Under the theme “transformation,” this exhibition explores the boundary between humans and non-humans. In all ages and countries, countless images and artworks have been created on the theme of transformation. Japan, in particular, is brimming with rich images on this theme, from the legends of old to the manga and anime characters of today.
