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Special Event Hosted by the Sezon Museum of Modern Art Lecture in Japan by American Architectural Critic Aaron Betsky Commemorating the Publication of “DON’T BUILD, REBUILD”

2025.06.06・EVENT

The Sezon Museum of Modern Art is honored to welcome Aaron Betsky, one of the world’s leading architectural critics, for a special event: the “DON’T BUILD, REBUILD” Publication Commemorative Lecture in Japan.

Aaron Betsky is an American architectural critic, curator, educator, and writer, internationally recognized for his influential thought in the fields of architecture and design. He continues to explore the meaning of architecture within broader cultural and social contexts—beyond its physical construction. His perspective, which emphasizes narrative and imagination while reexamining society and culture through architecture, has had a far-reaching impact not only on the contemporary architectural field but also on a wide audience interested in culture and society at large.

As a cultural event hosted by the Sezon Museum of Modern Art—located in Karuizawa and housed in a museum building designed by architect Kikutake Kiyonori—we invite you to take part in this rare opportunity to attend Betsky’s special lecture during his visit to Japan.

For details on the “DON’T BUILD, REBUILD” Publication Commemorative Lecture in Japan, click here.

https://smma.or.jp/en/exhibition/一般財団法人セゾン現代美術館主催特別企画-米国

Notice of Extended Closure of the Sezon Museum of Contemporary Art

2023.10.31・TOPICS

Having been open for more than 40 years, our museum is looking ahead to its future activities.
To this end, we are undertaking extensive renovations to our facility and landscaping of our gardens.
As such, we will be closed from November 1st, 2023 – Summer 2026 (tentative.)
Future progress updates will be announced on the museum’s website and via our social media channels.
We apologize for any inconvenience and disruption this may cause and kindly request your understanding.

Sezon Museum of Contemporary Art
President / Director of the Sezon Museum of Modern Art
Takao Tsutsumi

＜Contact Information during closure＞
TOKYO OFFICE
6F Aoyama Ai-Ai Building
2-7-21 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku
Tokyo, Japan
mail: gyomubu@smma.or.jp

 

The exhibition “The Mechanism of Meaning: Arakawa and Madeline Gins　Shall we go just a little farther away?” showcasing all 127 works is now extended until October 31st.

2023.09.08・TOPICS

The Mechanism of Meaning: Arakawa and Madeline Gins　
Shall we go just a little farther away?
Period：April 22 – October 31, 2023
Opening hours：10:00am-6:00pm（Admission until 30 minutes before closing）
Holiday：Thursdays
Admission：Adult 1500 (1400)yen, Univesity, high school student 1000(900)yen, Junior high school/Primary school student 500(400)yen　( ):Group fee
Organized by Sezon Museum of Modern Art
Cooperated by Arakawa+Gins Tokyo Office　Reversible Destiny Foundation

The Mechanism of Meaning: Arakawa and Madeline Gins　

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