First opened in 1979, Hara Museum ARC was one of the first exhibition spaces in Tokyo to be dedicated to modern art. Located in a quiet residential area of Shinagawa, the museum building was once the private residence of wealthy industrialist Kunizo Hara.

Today, the museum houses around 1000 artworks – including paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs and videos – and includes pieces by renowned international artists including Andy Warhol, Mark Rothko, and Jackson Pollock along with many Japanese artists.

In addition to the permanent collection, Hara Museum hosts three to four special exhibitions each year, along with lectures, performances and other events that continue to underscore its importance as one of Tokyo’s leading art institutions.