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Itoki delivers high-performance display cases "Artivista" to Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts.
The museum, celebrating its 90th anniversary, contributes to the preservation of cultural properties and the improvement of the viewing experience.
ITOKI CORPORATION (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Koji Minato) has delivered its high-performance display cases, "Artivista," to the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts. Amidst the museum's 90th anniversary special exhibition, "Full Power! A Story of Masterpieces – Tracing the Episodes of Beauty with the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts," the display cases will provide an exhibition environment that balances the beauty and preservation of cultural properties.
"Artivista" is a high-performance display case developed with the aim of achieving both the beauty of exhibited items and the preservation of cultural properties. It uses high-transparency glass with a low-reflection film applied to avoid obstructing viewing, and provides high design quality and protection in the exhibition space.
The delivered lantern-shaped display case "Artivista" (Photo courtesy of Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts)
The Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, a historic public art museum, boasts a rich collection and is characterized by its exhibition environment that enhances the appeal of cultural artifacts. Having undergone extensive renovations, it continues to be a beloved institution for many visitors, even now celebrating its 90th anniversary.
The high-performance display case "Artivista" delivered this time is designed to allow for a more natural appreciation of the original colors, details, and textures of the exhibited items. In addition, it takes into consideration the air environment and humidity control inside the case, contributing to environmental monitoring by data loggers, high airtightness, and improved protection of cultural properties. Furthermore, the glass door can be slid open by approximately 90%, contributing to reduced burden during exhibit changes and the risk of damage to artworks during demonstrations. Moreover, the minimalist structure that maximizes the glass surface creates an appreciation space where viewers can truly connect with the exhibited items themselves.
Itoki will continue to contribute to creating an environment that protects and transmits works of art of high historical and cultural value through exhibition solutions that combine high design quality with protective performance.
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About the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Following its renovation, the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts is embarking on a new chapter as a hub of art that connects the past and the future. Featuring masterpieces from Japan and China, and exhibition spaces where diverse forms of expression resonate, it is an "open museum" that conveys the charm and possibilities of art to a wide range of visitors.
| Location | 1-82 Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (within Tennoji Park) |
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| Opening hours | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM) |
| Closed Days | Closed on Mondays (open if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following weekday), and during the New Year holidays (December 28th to January 4th). *This may change from year to year. |
| Official website | https://www.osaka-art-museum.jp/ |
The museum is currently holding a special exhibition commemorating its 90th anniversary: "Full Power! A Story of Masterpieces - Tracing the Episodes of Beauty with the Osaka Municipal Museum of Art."
The Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts is currently holding a special exhibition, "Full Power! A Story of Masterpieces - Tracing the Episodes of Beauty with the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts," from April 25 to June 21, 2026, to commemorate its 90th anniversary. Through masterpieces from the museum's collection and on loan, the exhibition introduces the history surrounding the museum, the stories entrusted to art, and prospects for the future.
| Period | April 25th (Saturday) to June 21st (Sunday), 2026 (Reiwa 8) (First term: April 25th (Saturday) - May 24th (Sunday), second term: May 26th (Tuesday) - June 21st (Sunday)) *Reservations are not required for this exhibition. *Some exhibits and scrolls will be changed during the exhibition period. *Please note that this may change due to disasters or other unforeseen circumstances. |
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| Time | 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM) |
| Closed Days | Monday *The museum may be temporarily closed due to disasters or other unforeseen circumstances. |
| Admission fee (tax included) | General admission: 1,800 yen (1,600 yen) High school and university students: 1,200 yen (1,000 yen) *There will be no special exhibitions during the exhibition period. * (Prices in parentheses are for advance tickets and groups of 20 or more.) *Advance tickets will be on sale from Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 to Friday, April 24th, 2026. *Admission is free for junior high school students and younger, persons with disabilities (including one caregiver), and persons aged 90 and over, in commemoration of the museum's 90th anniversary (proof required). Disability certificates must be issued in accordance with Japanese law. (Benefit recipient certificates are not accepted.) *Residents of Osaka City aged 65 to under 90 are also required to pay the regular price. |
| Sponsored by | Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, Nikkei Inc. |
| Sponsorship | Noto Printing |
| Sponsorship | Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) |
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ITOKI CORPORATION was founded in 1890. With the mission statement We Design Tomorrow. We Design WORK-Style." the company manufactures and sells office furniture, designs office spaces, provides work style consulting and office data analysis services, and also supports the creation of various “Space," “Environment," and “Place" by leveraging its strength in "AI x Design based on people."
In our public sector projects, we contribute to regional revitalization by creating attractive environments and spaces, including display cases for art museums and museums, as well as medical and welfare facilities, educational institutions, and theaters. We provide diverse solutions to a wide range of challenges, such as enhancing hospitality for users and residents, and ensuring safety and security, supporting the creation of attractive environments and spaces that maximize the functionality of various facilities.
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