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“Our goal here was not to create a singular piece of architecture, but to craft an environment. The art museum of the future will likely embody this—a seamless space where art and people exist in harmony.

We felt that there is no greater joy than experiencing art while a gentle breeze dances through the greenery. The Gulbenkian will surely become a model for such a museum of the future.

In Japan, there is a space between the garden and the building called “ENGAWA.” It’s one of the most cherished aspects of Japanese architecture, offering a rich, layered experience. It’s more than just a threshold—it’s a place where humans and nature meet, a space that revitalizes the spirit.” (…)

Kengo Kuma

ABOUT FUNDAÇÃO CALOUSTE GULBENKIAN

Based in Portugal, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation promotes the development of people and organisations through art, science, education and charity, for a more equitable and sustainable society.
Founded in 1983, the Gulbenkian Modern Art Centre by British architect Leslie Martin, brings together the most complete collection of modern and contemporary Portuguese art.

In 2024 it reopens to the public reimagined by architect Kengo Kuma, with new facilities and establishing new relationships with the garden to the south of the building.