Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

Established in 1994, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo houses artworks that trace the evolutionary trends of contemporary art. The museum defines contemporary art as 'the latest creative activities reflecting international trends and art from 1945 onwards,' and actively collects domestic works based on this definition. The collection includes Japanese avant-garde art as well as overseas works that capture contemporary art from an international perspective. From these collections, over a hundred pieces by artists such as Andy Warhol and Tadanori Yokoo have been selected for permanent exhibition, vividly illustrating the development of contemporary art. In addition, the museum hosts large-scale international exhibitions and various other distinctive thematic displays. As a public art museum in Tokyo funded by taxpayers, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo opened in 1994 and is the only museum in Tokyo that comprehensively introduces both foreign and domestic contemporary art. It is also the largest art museum in Japan. The building features three above-ground and three underground floors, covering a total area of 33,500 square meters, with a total construction cost of 41.5 billion yen.