Naoshima, a small island in Japan's Seto Inland Sea, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades. From a once industrial and polluted place, it has become an internationally recognized center of contemporary art. This transformation is the result of the vision and efforts of Benesse Holdings and architect Tadao Ando, who combined art, architecture and nature into a unique whole.
From industrial island to artistic paradise
In the 20th century, Naoshima was known mainly for its copper processing, which led to significant pollution and population decline. However, in the 1980s, Soichiro Fukutake, chairman of Benesse Holdings, initiated a project to revitalize the island through art. Together with architect Tadao Ando, they began building museums and art installations that harmoniously fit into the island's natural environment.
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