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With the grand vision of creating a “Glass Art City, Toyama” Toyama Glass Art Museum opened in August 2015. It was built in Toyama Kikari, a composite facility, which is also occupied by Toyama City.
Kengo Kuma, a world-renowned architect, designed the museum building. The exterior of the building resembles the ever-changing Mt.Tateyama and was built with a combination of different materials, such as granite, glass, and aluminum. The interior, on the other hand, makes full use of louvers that use materials from Toyama Prefecture to create an atmosphere of warmth and openness.
The Art Museum holds permanent exhibitions, such as the collection exhibition showcasing the contemporary glass artwork collected by Toyama City. In the murals of the display rooms and the library, there is the “Glass Art Passage” that displays artwork from artists associated with Toyama. Additionally, on the 6th floor, there is the “Glass Art Garden” that displays installations by the studio of the great master of contemporary glass artwork, Dale Chihuly. In special exhibitions, a variety of art styles are introduced with a focus on contemporary glass artwork after the 1950s.　


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