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1998 · Screenpring on Nishinouchi (Japanese paper)
60 × 120 (23 5/8 × 47 1/4 in.)
Art Institute of Chicago
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Tadao Ando
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Tadao Ando is a Japanese architect working in reinforced concrete to create spaces organized around material tactility, geometric precision, and the sculptural movement of natural light. His buildings, from private residences to cultural institutions, prioritize clean lines, spatial restraint, and carefully controlled views over ornament or applied decoration. The concrete surfaces themselves, their texture, weathering, and play against shadow, function as the primary expressive medium. Light and shadow become structural elements rather than incidental effects.
Source: Moma Bulk 2026 05 04 · Trust score: 92% · Updated 25d ago
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Museum of Modern Art
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