Greeting from the Museum Director

The diverse activities of the Setagaya Art Museum derive from a commitment to considering “culture” from a variety of perspectives to add emotional enrichment to people’s daily lives.

To this end, we are dedicated not only to the fundamental mission of an art museum to collect, preserve, and exhibit works of art, but also to the presentation of lectures, workshops, concerts and other performances, as well the operation of a restaurant and a café. In this way we strive to utilize the entire museum’s potential in the service of bringing beauty in many forms to our community.

Since the museum’s founding, it has been a pioneer among museums in Japan in launching initiatives with schools and other institutions. We are particularly concerned with expanding our efforts to address the growing need for multicultural perspectives in the world today.

As a curator, I have worked on numerous projects at the museum since it opened in 1986. I believe that we have continually sought to fulfill our mission as an art museum while serving society in the process, particular in the context of a rapidly changing world.

The museum benefits from the understanding and support of our visitors, the Friends of the Setagaya Art Museum, and our many volunteers. With your help, we hope to expand our activities further while strengthening our community ties and anticipating the changes demanded of us in the future.

We are grateful for your ongoing support as the Setagaya Art Museum forges its own path in the world of art.