Taito City Public Lecture for the 10th Anniversary of World Heritage Inscription: "10 Years as a World Heritage Site: The National Museum of Western Art, Designed by Le Corbusier" (Online)
Aug 24, 2026 · Ueno
An online public lecture by an instructor from the NPO World Heritage Academy on the architecture of the National Museum of Western Art and Le Corbusier's influence on modern Japanese architecture. 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Overview
An instructor from the NPO World Heritage Academy will talk about the architecture of the National Museum of Western Art, which was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2016. The lecture will also look at Le Corbusier's influence on modern Japanese architecture, with the aim of helping participants see the museum's value in a new light.
Event Details
- Date & time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (including Q&A)
- Format: Online
- Organizer: Taito City (10th Anniversary of World Heritage Inscription project)
Contact
- World Heritage Section, City Exchange Division, Taito City
- Tel: 03-5246-1193
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