Tokyo Midtown is adorned with an outstanding selection of sculptures, paintings and other public artwork transcending nationality and genre. The main focus is placed on works by renowned stone and bronze sculptor Kan Yasuda.

"Reaching up to Heaven, Connecting to the Earth"

Marble, a stone variety formed over periods of several billion years, is one part of our planet. With this white stone creation, "Ishinki," the marble has been returned to its original underground home. Climbing into the cavity sculpted in the stone brings one into harmony with the planet, with the hushed voices of the ancients audible to the mind's eye. When sunlight penetrates from above, the white particles of the stone breathe with radiance and beauty, as if basking in the light of day for the very first time.

"Kan Yasuda, Shape of Mind" 2006

Kan Yasuda

Kan Yasuda was born in the city of Bibai on Japan's northenmost island Hokkaido in 1945. He received a master's degree of sculpture from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 1969.He came to Italy in1970 on fellowship from Italian Government and studied under Professor Pericle Fazzini at Accademy of Arts in Rome. Afterwards he set up his studio at Pietrasanta in northern Italy, a place known for the great marble quarries. Here he continues to live and work for marble and bronze sculptures.