EXHIBITIONS
Exhibition Period
March 20, 2025 (Thu) – July 21, 2025 (Mon)
Closed Days Mondays
※Open on public holidays that fall on a Monday
Venue
VS. (GRAND GREEN OSAKA)
Opening Hours
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
(Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before public holidays: Open until 8:00 PM)
※ Last admission: 30 minutes before closing
Admission Fees
General: ¥1,800
University Students: ¥1,500
High School Students: ¥1,000
Visitors with a Disability Certificate: ¥900
※Group Reservations Here
Organizer & Co-Organizer
VS. Joint Partnership
Tadao Ando Architecture Exhibition Executive Committee
With the support of
Osaka Prefectural Government, Osaka City Government, Kansai Economic Federation, Kansai Association of Corporate Executives, Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, KANSAI OSAKA 21st Century Association, Urban Renaissance Agency, Osaka Association of Architects & Building Engineers, FM COCOLO
With the sponsorship of
Sekisui House, Ltd., Suntory Holdings Limited, MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO, Jo's Auction Co., Ltd., E.SUN BANK, ART MOVING COMPANY Co., Ltd., Abeno Center Building Co., Ltd., Alteka Corporation, Anson Corporation, EPO Capital Investment Co., Ltd., IwaiCosmo Securities Co., Ltd., Iwatani Corporation, XLab CO., LTD., KANEKA CORPORATION, Yuji Kurokawa, Konoike Transport Co., Ltd., CIMA Co., Ltd., GB Capital Partners Co., Ltd., Shinmyo Clinic Medical Corporation, Seikoin Kiyomizudera Religious Corporation, JUT GROUP, Pasona Group Inc., Hirota Securities Co., Ltd., RIVER INDUSTRY CO., Ltd., Lung Yen Life Service Co., Ltd., Rezil Inc., Rengo Co., Ltd., Ai-R Co., Ltd., Konan Shokuryo Co., Ltd., FUJIO FOOD GROUP INC., EXPRESS Co., Ltd., CAD CENTER CORPORATION, KOBE SHINBUN JIGYOSHA INC., YAMANE Co., Ltd. Kajima Corporation, TAKENAKA CORPORATION, HASEKO Corporation, TAISEI CORPORATION, Makoto Construction Co., Ltd., DAIKO ELECTRIC CO., LTD., SATOHIDE CORPORATION, Ebisu Kōsho Co., Ltd., NOMURA Co., Ltd., Union Corporation, KANAME KENSETSU Co., Ltd., MATSUSHITA INDUSTRY Co., Ltd., ASAHI BUILDING-WALL CO., LTD., inter office ltd., CASSINA IXC. Ltd., KINDEN CORPORATION, TAKASHIMAYA SPACE CREATE CO., LTD., OKAMURA CORPORATION, FUDEC CORPORATION, YKK AP Inc.
With the cooperation of
MBS MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC., The Yomiuri Shimbun, West Japan Railway Company, Knowledge Capital Association
About the Exhibition
Born in Osaka and self-taught in architecture, Tadao Ando began his architectural career in 1969. Since then, he has continuously challenged conventional norms with groundbreaking architectural works. From the 1990s onwards, his work has gained international recognition while also focusing on social initiatives such as environmental restoration and disaster recovery. His dynamic and multifaceted contributions have been highly regarded both in Japan and internationally.
This exhibition, held in Osaka—his long-time base—presents a comprehensive view of his ambitious journey, capturing his past challenges, present work, and vision for the future.
Experience his passion and energy firsthand by visiting the venue, VS. (Grand Green Osaka)—a key part of Osaka’s urban regeneration project, in which Ando has been deeply involved for many years.
Highlights of the Exhibition
An Immersive 15-meter High Projection Space
A powerful, immersive 3D visual experience showcasing Ando’s most iconic works, pushing the boundaries of virtual space.
Full-scale Recreation of a Legendary Space
The exhibition will feature a life-sized reconstruction of Ando’s early masterpiece, Church on the Water, offering a unique sensory experience.
37 Years of Naoshima’s Story
A journey through the 37-year history of Naoshima Island with globally renowned Ando presented through models, video, and music installations.
University students and younger must present a student ID upon entry
TV Appearance
The artist will be featured on the TV program "Tadao Ando: Youthful Talk 2025".
Every Sunday, 6:00 AM – 6:15 AM
MBS Mainichi Broadcasting System (Channel 4)
Available in the Kansai region only
Streaming on TVer
Total Episodes
11 episodes (First broadcast: January 12, 2025)
Tadao Ando
Architect
He has served as a visiting professor at Yale, Columbia, and Harvard, and was a professor at the University of Tokyo from 1997. He is now an emeritus professor.
www.tadao-ando.com
ON SALE
3月20日-7月21日［2025］
World famous Tadao Ando, the architect born in Osaka. This Exhibition is a life message from a struggling architect who has been at the forefront for half a century and is still living in his youth at the age of over 80.
