Phlogiston

Inactive
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July 18 to November 8, 2026
Photo Kioku Keizo
Photo Kioku Keizo
Photo Kioku Keizo

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About the artwork

A New Direction in Charcoal Sculpture Using Giant Trees from Akiyamago
The artist behind the “Phlogiston” series—charcoal sculptures created by carbonizing wood—has been presenting installations featuring trees and photographs from Akiyamago since 2022. For this exhibition, the artist will install an artwork made from horse chestnut wood within a large hollow in a massive horse chestnut log.

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Artwork no. M074
Production year 2022 2024
Opening hours 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (until 4:00 p.m. starting in October)
Admission [Akeya Museum Admission] Adults: 800 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students: 400 yen
*During certain periods, we may sell ETAT Passports or Common Tickets.
Closed Weekdays, Winter
Area Tsunan
Village Oakasawa
Open dates Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July 18 to November 8, 2026
Venue 154 Oakasawa-cho, Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture (Former Tsunan Elementary School Oakasawa Branch)
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