Soichiro Fukutake: Japan's François Pinault
Judith Benhamou-Huet's column in art press n°360 (October 2009) draws a parallel between French billionaire François Pinault and Japanese businessman Soichiro Fukutake. Both are passionate collectors of contemporary art and have commissioned architect Tadao Ando for their cultural projects. Fukutake, like Pinault, uses art as a major tool for personal fulfillment. The article highlights Fukutake's role in establishing the Benesse Art Site Naoshima, a series of museums and installations on islands in the Seto Inland Sea, designed by Ando. The comparison underscores a trend of wealthy individuals using contemporary art and architecture to create transformative cultural destinations.
Key facts
- Article published in art press n°360 (October 2009)
- Written by Judith Benhamou-Huet
- Compares Soichiro Fukutake to François Pinault
- Both are avid contemporary art collectors
- Both have worked with architect Tadao Ando
- Fukutake founded Benesse Art Site Naoshima
- Naoshima features museums and installations by Tadao Ando
- Fukutake uses art as a tool for personal fulfillment
Entities
Artists
- Tadao Ando
Institutions
- Benesse Art Site Naoshima
- art press
Locations
- Naoshima
- Seto Inland Sea
- Japan
Sources
- artpress —