California Design at the National Art Center

One of three museums of the Art Triangle Roppongi

Jessica A Paje May 16, 2013 - 1 min read

The National Art Center, Tokyo at sunset. Closed Tuesday's. Wed-Mon 10:00-18:00. Fri 10:00-20:00.

Entering the atrium, standing inside the inverted glass cone

Appreciating the lobby atrium which features 21.6 meters of high-ceiling and the undulated glass façade

Take time to not only enjoy the works of art, but the serenity the space provides

Entrance to the "California Design, 1930-1965" exhibit located at the Special Exhibit Gallery 1E, 1F. Photography is prohibited once inside the exhibit.

Just one of the "California Design" brochures featuring the iconic Barbie doll. Photography is prohibited once inside the exhibit.

Museum pamphlets available in multiple languages

Brochure: 200 Campbell's Soup Cans by Andy Warhol. American Pop Art from the John and Kimiko Powers Collection will show from August 7, 2013 - October 21, 2013.

Art Library hours 11:00-18:00. Provides general public with access to a diverse non-circulating collection of visual arts. 3F.

Surrounded by greenery, The National Art Center, Tokyo, is just about an 8-minute walk away from Roppongi Hills. Discover one of the museum's that form the Art Triangle Roppongi

Direct access by train is available from Nogizaka Station (C05), Exit 6 (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)

Art Triangle Roppongi is also known as Tokyo's new artistic hub and The National Art Center, Tokyo, is just one of the museum's that make up the "triangle."

As a Native-Californian, my visit to this center was sparked by the announcement that it would be presenting the first exhibition of modern California design focused in the areas of Shaping, Making, Living & Selling California Modern designs that emerged mid-century.

"California Design, 1930-1965: Living in a Modern Way" exhibit presents over 250 objects to include furniture, metalwork and my favorite, fashion and textiles. Until June 3, 2013.

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Jessica A Paje @jessica.paje

Originally from San Diego, California, I lived in Yokosuka, Japan, for 5 years. In 2010, I arrived with a new outlook on my future. Mainly, to refocus on family and let my curiosities take us to places we’ve only dreamt of. Along the way, we’d hopefully develop new friendships and simply collect ...