In conjunction with the “Modern Art Museum” articles on this site, I describe articles about recommended contemporary art artists and its artworks.
It all depends on your preference, but all of these artworks had an impact on me. If you feel something from this article, I guess this is somehow helpful to you.
Mako Idemitsu / Japan during the period of rapid economic growth portrayed in Video
Mako Idemitsu. A body of work that had caught my attention as I watched images of Japanese families on CRT screens at museums overseas. Looking at the works again in Japan, I came to understand the essence of what this artist wanted to express.
Walter de Maria / The Broken Kilometer
New York, Manhattan, SOHO. When I step into the gallery, I am immediately wrapped in silence. In the vast space, the light of brass intersects and shimmers. I sit on a bench and face the work. From the ceiling, the fluorescent lights emit a faint electronic hum.
The O’Keeffe Home & Studio Tours (Abiquiú, NM, USA)
Georgia O’Keeffe is an artist who symbolizes American modernism. Wander around home and atelier in Abiquiu, learns that she has visited Japan.
Tatsuo Miyajima_Digital Counter
MOCA Tokyo. Facing a large digital counter board, meditating while taking in the clarity of the numbers and the vague shadows reflected on the floor.
Women of the Revolution / Anselm Kiefer
Peeking into the exhibition room, I feel an extraordinary atmosphere and the power filling the space overwhelms me, leaving me unable to move.
Prada Marfa (Texas USA)
”Prada” store in Texas, USA. At sunset, a sense of accomplishment arises while witnessing art that shines in the silence and melts into the wilderness.
On Kawara / Date Painting
In front of the “Date Painting” by On Kawara, a pioneer of conceptual art born in Japan, I ponder my own memories of the past.
Originally published on Feb 2 2025
Last updated on Aug 10 2026
