- ARAB NEWS
- 28 Apr 2024
Since 1975
Shams El-Mutwalli Dubai
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’ s infamous “Yellow Pumpkin” sculpture was impacted by Typhoon Lupit that hit the Kyushu southwestern Japan region on August 8.
The 2.5-meter-wide pumpkin was constructed in 1994 and located on the small island of Naoshima in Kagawa prefecture.
Benesse Art Site Naoshima staff rushed to reclaim the sculpture after it was dislodged.
The island is popular for its art scene that began almost 30 years ago, according to Benesse Art Site Naoshima’s official website.
“The people who live on the island are getting more and more enthusiastic as they interact with the visitors. They use art as an opportunity to talk about the history and culture of the island, and to talk about themselves,” the website states.
The island is home to many notable museums, and artwork such as Chichu Art Museum, Ando Museum, and Benesse House Museum, among others.
