Anthony Gormley & the Kunisaki Art Project
It is surprising to find a work of art by Anthony Gormley, the famed British sculptor, in the very…
Akira Kuryu
Kuryu began his career with Fumihiko Maki’s before establishing his own architectural practice. His works include the Uemura Naomi Memorial Museum in Toyooka, Japan; Byodoin Hosho-kan Museum in Kyoto; and the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims. His sole work in Oita is Core Yamakuni in Nakatsu.
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