Mori Art Museum, Tokyo

The Mori Art Museum, situated in the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower within the Roppongi Hills complex in Tokyo, was established by Minoru Mori (1934–2012), a real estate developer who built both the tower and the complex. Found on the 53rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, this museum specializes in contemporary art with a global perspective, showcasing cutting-edge visual arts, architecture, design, and various forms of creative expression from across the world, each interpreted uniquely by the institution.

The architectural design of the museum's galleries was executed by Richard Gluckman of Gluckman Mayner Architects. Unlike traditional museums with permanent collections, the Mori Art Museum primarily hosts temporary exhibitions featuring works by contemporary artists. Over the years, it has exhibited artworks by renowned figures in the contemporary art scene, such as Ai Weiwei and Bill Viola.

The museum is particularly recognized for its commitment to promoting art from the Asia-Pacific region, with its collection predominantly composed of artworks from Japan and neighboring areas. Its focus remains on contemporary art, encompassing extensive solo exhibitions and carefully curated thematic showcases. Additionally, the museum runs the MAM project, which offers smaller-scale solo exhibitions within its premises. In 2015, the museum hosted a solo exhibition by Dinh Q. Lê.

Tip:
Consider visiting Mori in the late afternoon and spending an hour at sunset taking in a view of the entire city from one of the highest places available in the city!
The museum itself does not feature any permanent collections so you should check the website before going, as your experience would depend on the exhibition you pick.