Ando's new museum completes Naoshima's billionaire's art quest

A new museum designed by Tadao Ando opens Saturday on Naoshima Island, Japan, completing a long-term art project and expanding the island's cultural offerings. The Naoshima New Museum of Art, featuring contemporary Asian art, is the tenth museum on the island and part of the Benesse Art Site Naoshima. The museum's design includes a black plaster exterior and underground exhibition spaces. This new museum is expected to attract more art enthusiasts to the islands, which have drawn millions since 2004. The project is the culmination of a cultural vision.