21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa

The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, is a striking circular glass building designed by SANAA architects. Its open, transparent design encourages visitors to explore freely. The museum features rotating exhibitions of international contemporary art, with a focus on interactive and participatory works. Notable permanent installations include Leandro Erlich's 'Swimming Pool,' which creates an optical illusion of water, and James Turrell's 'Blue Planet Sky.' The museum also has a public lounge area and a shop. Its location in central Kanazawa makes it easy to combine with a visit to Kenroku-en.

Don't miss

• Leandro Erlich's 'Swimming Pool,' where visitors can walk into a pool that appears filled with water.
• James Turrell's 'Blue Planet Sky,' a light installation that changes with the time of day.
• The circular glass-walled gallery that blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces.

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